MCP3204 in Microchip MCP3xxx ADC Family
The MCP3204 series by Microchip Technology is a family of 12-bit successive approximation register (SAR) Analog-to-Digital Converters. These devices offer high-precision conversion with low power consumption, operating over a wide voltage range from 2.7V to 5.5V. Featuring a serial SPI interface, the MCP3204 provides four input channels that can be configured as four single-ended inputs or two differential pairs, making them a versatile choice for multi-channel data acquisition in resource-constrained embedded systems.
Variants in This Sub-Family
Variants within the MCP3204 family primarily differ by their industrial or extended temperature ratings and package types. Common options include the 14-lead PDIP, SOIC, and TSSOP footprints. Performance specifications such as Integral Nonlinearity (INL) are generally consistent across the sub-family, though specific order codes denote the grade of precision and the qualified operating environment, such as the 'I' suffix for industrial temperature ranges.
