AD5235
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The AD5235 is a dual-channel, nonvolatile memory, digitally
controlled potentiometer with 1024-step resolution, offering
guaranteed maximum low resistor...
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AD5235 on Analog.com
Hello,
I want to generate a variable bias current for an IC from 5uA to 20uA. I am doing this with a TI current source and AD SPI programmable variable resistor, the datasheet set up and my schematic are attached in the pictures. Looks simple enough, I change the programmable resistance values through SPI and this changes the Bias Current.
I supply 5V power to the PCB which is used to power most of the ICs on the board.
Problem:
When I connect the Vsupply (which is 3.3V generated by a TI LDO: http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tps7a8300.pdf) to the current source by means of a jumper then there seems to be a short circuit.
I assume that somewhere in my schematic I connected the ICs incorrectly because when I measure the resistance between the 5V line and GND I get 500Ohms. When I removed these components from the PCB the shorting problem went away.
Thank you!
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So may be the pot is set so that W and B are shorted? Mey be try configuring it while its disconnected and then put on the jumper.