I tried to replace my Alpha A10k dual pot with one of those DACT Type 21 step SMD Stepped Attenuators you see all over eBay. The problem is that at the center position the Stepped attenuator is about 160 ohms. I emailed the seller and says that is correct. I emailed other sellers and they all say the same thing (could all be from the same factory anyway).
What? Maybe I've been out of math class too long, but I am pretty sure that a log curve should have be at 10% of the total value at 50% turn.
Am I missing something here? The Alpha dual A10k pot is ~1k at 50% turn, but the sides don't match.
The only thing I can think of is that those Stepped Attenuators are specifically designed for volume controls and not controlling the gain of an opamp, like this application calls for.
Any insights? Thanks!
What? Maybe I've been out of math class too long, but I am pretty sure that a log curve should have be at 10% of the total value at 50% turn.
Am I missing something here? The Alpha dual A10k pot is ~1k at 50% turn, but the sides don't match.
The only thing I can think of is that those Stepped Attenuators are specifically designed for volume controls and not controlling the gain of an opamp, like this application calls for.
Any insights? Thanks!