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The MCP3008 is an 8-channel, 10-bit analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) with an SPI interface. It adds analogue input capability to microcontrollers and micr...

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The MCP3008 is an 8-channel, 10-bit analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) with an SPI interface. It adds analogue input capability to microcontrollers and microcomputers that lack a built-in ADC — such as the Raspberry Pi — using just four SPI pins.

Key Features

  • 8 Analogue Channels – Read up to 8 analogue inputs independently
  • 10-Bit Resolution – 1024 discrete levels per channel
  • SPI Interface – Only 4 pins required for communication
  • Wide Voltage Range – 2.7 V to 5.5 V operation
  • DIP Package – Breadboard-friendly through-hole IC

Ideal For

  • Adding analogue inputs to Raspberry Pi
  • Sensor reading with Arduino and other microcontrollers
  • Data acquisition and monitoring projects

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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

ADC
An analogue-to-digital converter reads a changing voltage and turns it into a number the microcontroller can use. It matters when connecting analogue sensors such as light, sound, or variable-resistor sensors.
SPI
A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.
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