Description
The MCP3208-CI/SL is a high-performance, 12-bit successive approximation Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) from Microchip. Designed for versatility and precision, this 8-channel device features on-board sample-and-hold circuitry and is programmable to provide either four pseudo-differential input pairs or eight single-ended inputs. It communicates with host controllers via a simple, industry-standard SPI serial interface, supporting both modes 0,0 and 1,1.
Built for industrial environments, the MCP3208 operates across a wide voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V and sustains an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. With a typical throughput rate of 100 kSPS and excellent linearity (±0.5LSB differential nonlinearity), this ADC is an ideal choice for data acquisition systems, sensor interfaces, process control, and battery-powered portable hardware.
Key Features
- High Resolution: 12-bit accuracy for precise analog measurements.
- Flexible Input Configuration: 8 channels configurable as single-ended inputs or 4 pseudo-differential pairs.
- Integrated Sample & Hold: On-chip circuitry ensures reliable data capture.
- SPI Interface: Seamless communication with standard microcontrollers using SPI protocol.
- Wide Voltage Support: Operates efficiently between 2.7V and 5.5V.
- Industrial Grade: Robust performance across the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
- High Throughput: Typical conversion rates up to 100 kSPS.
Applications
- Sensor Interfacing: Accurate conversion for temperature, pressure, and light sensors.
- Process Control: Reliable signal monitoring in industrial automation systems.
- Data Acquisition: Precision analog signal sampling for instrumentation and test equipment.
- Battery-Operated Systems: Low-power design suitable for portable electronics and field sensors.
Package Includes
- 1 x MCP3208-CI/SL 12-bit A/D Converter IC (SOIC-16)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Device | MCP3208-CI/SL |
| Resolution | 12-bit |
| Input Channels | 8 (Single-ended or 4 Pseudo-differential) |
| Interface | Serial SPI |
| Max Throughput | 100 kSPS (typical) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7V – 5.5V |
| Package Type | SOIC-16 |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +85°C |
Note: Product images are shown for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product. For complete technical parameters and timing diagrams, please refer to the official Microchip datasheet.
