MCP3008 Eight Channel 10-Bit A/D Converter with SPI

The Microchip Technology Inc. MCP3008 is a successive approximation 10-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Converter with on-board sample and hold circuitry. A great accompaniment to the Raspberry Pi, adding analog inputs to the Pi that does not have an ADC.

Quick Spec

• 10-bit resolution
• 8 Input channels
• On-chip sample and hold
• SPI serial interface
• Single supply operation: 2.7V - 5.5V
• 200 ksps max. sampling rate at VDD = 5V
• 5 nA typical standby current, 2 µA max
• Industrial temp range: -40°C to +85°C

MCP3008 Pinout

Resources

• MCP3008 Datasheet
• Analog Inputs for Raspberry Pi Using the MCP3008
• Arduino Library