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MCP3008T-E/SL

MCHPMCP3008T-E/SL

Microchip Technology
Analog to Digital Converters - ADC Automotive grade 1, 10-bit SAR ADC, SPI, 4-channel
1,881 in stock

Overview

The MCP3008T-E/SL is a 10-bit Successive Approximation Register (SAR) Analog-to-Digital Converter designed for high-performance applications with low power requirements. This automotive-grade (AEC-Q100 Grade 1) version features an SPI serial interface and provides 8 input channels that can be configured as single-ended or pseudo-differential pairs.

Why Choose This Part

This device offers a low standby current of 5nA typical, making it suitable for battery-operated systems. Its compatibility with standard SPI modes allows for easy integration with nearly any microcontroller or microprocessor, and the SOIC package provides a balance between size and ease of assembly.

Applications

Automotive Sensor Interfacing
Used for digitizing analog signals from temperature, pressure, or position sensors in vehicle subsystems requiring AEC-Q100 qualification.
Raspberry Pi Analog Input Expansion
A standard solution for adding multiple analog inputs to SBCs like the Raspberry Pi that lack internal ADC peripherals.
Industrial Data Acquisition
Ideal for low-speed monitoring of remote analog signals in environments requiring high reliability and wide temperature range operation.

Getting Started

To interface this device with a Raspberry Pi, use the spidev library and connect the SPI pins (SCLK, MOSI, MISO, CE0). For automotive or industrial prototyping, ensure the VREF pin is decoupled with a 0.1uF capacitor and connected to a stable voltage source to maintain 10-bit accuracy.

Part of Microchip MCP3xxx ADC family » MCP3008T

MCP3008T Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
MCP3008T-I/SL I/SL 16,015

Also Consider

ADS1115 TITexas Instruments - Offers higher 16-bit resolution and an I2C interface instead of SPI for systems with limited GPIO.
MCP3208 MCHPMicrochip Technology - Provides a pin-compatible 12-bit upgrade for applications requiring finer measurement granularity.
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