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REVISION HISTORY

Date

Rev. Description

12-Nov-04

C

Eliminated BGA package in all areas

Eliminated Commercial temperature range

Added “Green” package marking

18-Mar-04

D

Added TSSOP package in all areas

07-May-04

E

Updated Functional Diagram

Updated Pin Descriptions

Updated notes in Absolute Max. Ratings

Updated Potentiometer Characteristics table

Updated DC Characteristics table

Added Wiper table

Updated Write Protection text

Changed Figure 3 drawing to Start/Stop Condition from Start/Stop Timing

Changed Figure 4 title from Acknowledge Timing to Acknowledge Condition

Corrected Instruction Format for Gang Transfer Data Register (DR) to Wiper Control Register (WCR)

21-Sep-04

F

Updated DC Operating Characteristics table

23-Jan-08

G

Updated Example of Ordering Information

Updated Package Outline Drawings

Added MD- to document number

08-Apr-08

H

Change 2-wire with I²C

Update Ordering Part Number table

26-Nov-08

I

Change logo and fine print to ON Semiconductor

31-Jul-09

J

Update Ordering Information table