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MCP3221A5T-E/OT

MCHPMCP3221A5T-E/OT

Microchip Technology
Analog to Digital Converters - ADC 12-bit I2C Sgl Chl
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Overview

The MCP3221A5T-E/OT is a 12-bit successive approximation register (SAR) Analog-to-Digital Converter that features a single-ended input in a tiny 5-pin SOT-23 package. It communicates via an I2C-compatible serial interface and is designed for applications requiring high-resolution data acquisition with minimal board space and power consumption.

Why Choose This Part

This ADC offers a high resolution-to-size ratio, providing 12-bit precision in a compact SOT-23-5 footprint. Its wide operating voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V ensures compatibility with both 3.3V and 5V logic systems without additional level shifting.

Applications

Battery-Powered Instrumentation
The low 250 microamp operating current and 1 microamp standby mode make it ideal for handheld meters and portable gas sensors.
Isolated Data Acquisition
The simple two-wire I2C interface simplifies the use of digital isolators for high-voltage or noisy industrial monitoring.
Remote Temperature Sensing
Used to digitize analog outputs from thermistors or linear temperature sensors in distributed multi-zone monitoring systems.

Getting Started

Engineers can evaluate this part using a standard I2C bus from any microcontroller like a PIC or Arduino. Ensure a stable reference voltage at VDD as the device uses the supply rail as its voltage reference.

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