Microchip Technology MCP3008T-E/SL
| Quantity | Unit Price | Total Price |
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| 1 | $2.76 | $2.76 |
| 15+ | $2.67 | $40.05 |
| 25+ | $2.61 | $65.25 |
| 50+ | $2.47 | $123.50 |
| 100+ | $2.18 | $218.00 |
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| Product attributes | Property Value |
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Product Series | |
| Packaging | Cut Tape (CT) | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Number of Bits | 10 |
| Sampling Rate (Per Second) | 200k |
| Number of Inputs | 4, 8 |
| Input Type | Pseudo-Differential, Single Ended |
| Data Interface | 4-Wire Serial, SPI |
| Configuration | MUX-S/H-ADC |
| Ratio - S/H:ADC | 1:1 |
| Number of A/D Converters | 1 |
| Architecture | SAR |
| Reference Type | External |
| Voltage - Supply, Analog | 2.7V ~ 5.5V |
| Voltage - Supply, Digital | 2.7V ~ 5.5V |
| Features | - |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Grade | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Package / Case | 16-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
| Supplier Device Package | 16-SOIC |
| ROHS |  |
The MCP3008T-E/SL is a 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) from Microchip Technology, offering a maximum sampling rate of 200k SPS. It features 8 input channels that can be configured as either single-ended or differential inputs, providing flexibility for various sensor interfaces. The device uses a standard 4-wire SPI interface, making it easy to connect to most microcontrollers. Its external reference input allows for precise voltage scaling. Housed in a compact 16-SOIC package, this ADC is well-suited for data acquisition, industrial control, and portable instrumentation applications.
- High Channel Density: 8 input channels in a single 16-SOIC package reduce board space and system cost compared to using multiple ADCs.
- Flexible Input Configuration: Supports both 8 single-ended and 4 differential inputs, allowing designers to optimize for signal integrity or channel count.
- Standard SPI Interface: The 4-wire serial interface is universally supported by microcontrollers, simplifying firmware development and PCB layout.
- Wide Temperature Range: Rated for -40°C to +85°C, ensuring reliable performance in industrial and automotive environments.
Multi-Channel Sensor Data Acquisition
The MCP3008T-E/SL's 8 single-ended or 4 differential input channels allow a single microcontroller to digitize multiple analog sensors, such as temperature, pressure, and light sensors, simplifying system design and reducing component count.
Portable Instrumentation
With a 10-bit resolution and 200k SPS sampling rate, this ADC is ideal for portable multimeters and data loggers where moderate speed and accuracy are required while maintaining low power consumption.
Industrial Process Control
In industrial automation, the MCP3008 can monitor 4-20mA current loops or 0-10V signals from transducers. Its SPI interface ensures reliable communication with industrial microcontrollers over short distances.
Environmental Monitoring Systems
For weather stations or air quality monitors, the multiple channels can simultaneously sample various environmental parameters, and the -40°C to +85°C temperature range ensures operation in harsh outdoor conditions.
Battery-Powered IoT Devices
The low-power consumption of the MCP3008 makes it suitable for battery-operated IoT edge nodes that periodically wake up to read sensor values and transmit data wirelessly.
Motor Control Feedback
In robotics, the ADC can digitize current and position feedback signals from multiple sensors, enabling precise closed-loop motor control with a single ADC chip.
- Q: What type of ADC is the MCP3008T-E/SL?
- A: It is a successive approximation register (SAR) ADC with a multiplexer, sample-and-hold, and ADC architecture (MUX-S/H-ADC).
- Q: What is the resolution of the MCP3008T-E/SL?
- A: It has a 10-bit resolution, providing 1024 discrete output levels.
- Q: What is the maximum sampling rate?
- A: The maximum sampling rate is 200k SPS (samples per second).
- Q: How many input channels does it support?
- A: It supports up to 8 input channels, configurable as 4 differential or 8 single-ended inputs.
- Q: What digital interface does it use?
- A: It uses a 4-wire serial interface compatible with SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface).
- Q: What is the operating temperature range?
- A: It operates over the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
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- Q: What type of ADC is the MCP3008T-E/SL?
- A: It is a successive approximation register (SAR) ADC with a multiplexer, sample-and-hold, and ADC architecture (MUX-S/H-ADC).
- Q: What is the resolution of the MCP3008T-E/SL?
- A: It has a 10-bit resolution, providing 1024 discrete output levels.
- Q: What is the maximum sampling rate?
- A: The maximum sampling rate is 200k SPS (samples per second).
- Q: How many input channels does it support?
- A: It supports up to 8 input channels, configurable as 4 differential or 8 single-ended inputs.
- Q: What digital interface does it use?
- A: It uses a 4-wire serial interface compatible with SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface).
- Q: What is the operating temperature range?
- A: It operates over the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
