Description
The MCP3204 is a high-performance, 12-bit Successive Approximation Register (SAR) Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) featuring integrated sample-and-hold circuitry. Designed for precision and efficiency, this device provides four versatile input channels that can be configured as single-ended inputs or pseudo-differential pairs. Its industry-standard SPI™ serial interface ensures seamless and reliable communication with a wide variety of microcontrollers and digital signal processors.
Housed in a standard DIP-14 through-hole package, the MCP3204 is an excellent choice for breadboarding, educational projects, and industrial prototypes. Whether you are monitoring sensors or collecting analog data for a control system, this ADC delivers high accuracy and robust performance for your embedded electronic designs.
Key Features
- 12-Bit Resolution: High-precision conversion for detailed and accurate data acquisition.
- 4-Channel Input: Flexible configuration for single-ended or pseudo-differential inputs.
- On-Chip Sample and Hold: Ensures signal integrity and stability during the conversion process.
- SPI Serial Interface: Standard communication protocol for easy system integration.
- DIP-14 Package: Classic through-hole design, perfect for manual assembly, socketing, and prototyping.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of embedded control and measurement tasks.
Applications
- Embedded Control Systems: Ideal for adding high-resolution analog inputs to microcontrollers.
- Sensor Interfacing: Reliable conversion for temperature, pressure, and voltage sensors.
- Data Acquisition: Precise monitoring and logging in industrial and laboratory environments.
- Prototyping & Education: A staple component for engineering labs, hobbyist projects, and digital electronics training.
Package Includes
- 1 x MCP3204 12-Bit 4-Channel A/D Converter (DIP-14)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Device Model | MCP3204 |
| Resolution | 12-bit |
| Channels | 4 Channels |
| Interface | SPI |
| Package/Case | DIP-14 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.001 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 1 cm |
Note: Product images are shown for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product. For detailed electrical characteristics, timing diagrams, and register configurations, please refer to the official Microchip MCP3204 datasheet.
