MCP3208-CI/ST
Analog-to-Digital ConverterThe MCP3208-CI/ST is a analog-to-digital converter from Microchip Technology. View the full MCP3208-CI/ST datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
MCP3208-CI/ST shares its datasheet with MCP3208, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official MCP3208-CI/ST datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
MCP3208-CI/ST Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DNL | ±1 LSB max |
| Interface | SPI (modes 0,0 and 1,1) |
| Resolution | 12 bits |
| Data Coding | Straight binary |
| INL (C Grade) | ±2 LSB max |
| Active Current | 400 µA max at 5V (320 µA typ) |
| Input Channels | 8 single-ended or 4 pseudo-differential pairs |
| Clock Frequency | 2.0 MHz max at 5V, 1.0 MHz max at 2.7V |
| Standby Current | 500 nA typ, 2 µA max |
| Max Sampling Rate | 100 ksps at VDD=5V, 50 ksps at VDD=2.7V |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.7V to 5.5V |
| Reference Voltage Range | 0.25V to VDD |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
MCP3208-CI/ST Overview
Part: MCP3204/MCP3208 — Microchip Technology Inc.
Type: 12-Bit SAR A/D Converter with SPI Interface
Description: 2.7–5.5 V, 4-channel (MCP3204) / 8-channel (MCP3208) 12-bit SAR ADC with SPI interface, up to 100 ksps at 5 V and ±1 LSB max DNL.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 2.7–5.5 V
- Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C (electrical characteristics specified at TA = -40 to +85 °C; the temperature characteristics table lists -40 to +125 °C)
- Max sampling rate: 100 ksps at VDD = 5 V, 50 ksps at VDD = 2.7 V
- Clock frequency: up to 2.0 MHz at 5 V, 1.0 MHz at 2.7 V
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage (VDD): 7.0 V
- Voltage on all inputs and outputs w.r.t. VSS: -0.6 V to VDD + 0.6 V
- Storage temperature: -65 to +150 °C
- Ambient temperature with power applied: -65 to +125 °C
- ESD protection on all pins: > 4 kV
Key Specs:
- Resolution: 12 bits
- INL: ±1 LSB max (-B), ±2 LSB max (-C)
- DNL: ±0.5 LSB typ, ±1 LSB max (no missing codes over temperature)
- Offset error: ±1.25 LSB typ, ±3 LSB max; gain error: ±1.25 LSB typ, ±5 LSB max
- SINAD: 72 dB typ; THD: -82 dB typ; SFDR: 86 dB typ (VIN = 0.1–4.9 V at 1 kHz)
- Operating current: 320 μA typ, 400 μA max (VDD = VREF = 5 V); 225 μA typ at 2.7 V
- Standby current: 0.5 μA typ, 2.0 μA max (CS = VDD = 5 V)
- Reference voltage range: 0.25 V to VDD; reference current drain 100 μA typ, 150 μA max
- Conversion time: 12 clock cycles; sample time 1.5 clock cycles
Features:
- Programmable single-ended or pseudo-differential inputs
- On-chip sample and hold
- SPI modes 0,0 and 1,1
- Low-power CMOS technology
- Straight binary data coding
Applications:
- Sensor interface
- Process control
- Data acquisition
- Battery-operated systems
Package:
- MCP3204: 14-pin PDIP, 150 mil SOIC, TSSOP
- MCP3208: 16-pin PDIP, SOIC
MCP3208-CI/ST Features
- 12-bit resolution
- ± 1 LSB max DNL
- ± 1 LSB max INL (MCP3204/3208-B)
- ± 2 LSB max INL (MCP3204/3208-C)
- 4 (MCP3204) or 8 (MCP3208) input channels
- Analog inputs programmable as single-ended or pseudo-differential pairs
- On-chip sample and hold
- SPI serial interface (modes 0,0 and 1,1)
- Single supply operation: 2.7V - 5.5V
- 100 ksps max. sampling rate at V DD = 5V
- 50 ksps max. sampling rate at V DD = 2.7V
- Low power CMOS technology:
- -500 nA typical standby current, 2 μA max.
- -400 μA max. active current at 5V
- Industrial temp range: -40°C to +85°C
- Available in PDIP, SOIC and TSSOP packages
MCP3208-CI/ST Applications
- Sensor Interface
- Process Control
- Data Acquisition
- Battery Operated Systems
MCP3208-CI/ST Pin Configuration
The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.
TABLE 3-1: PIN FUNCTION TABLE
| MCP3204 - PDIP, SOIC, TSSOP | MCP3208 - PDIP, SOIC | Symbol | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | CH0 | Analog Input |
| 2 | 2 | CH1 | Analog Input |
| 3 | 3 | CH2 | Analog Input |
| 4 | 4 | CH3 | Analog Input |
| - | 5 | CH4 | Analog Input |
| - | 6 | CH5 | Analog Input |
| - | 7 | CH6 | Analog Input |
| - | 8 | CH7 | Analog Input |
| 7 | 9 | DGND | Digital Ground |
| 8 | 10 | CS/SHDN | Chip Select/Shutdown Input |
| 9 | 11 | D IN | Serial Data In |
| 10 | 12 | D OUT | Serial Data Out |
| 11 | 13 | CLK | Serial Clock |
| 12 | 14 | AGND | Analog Ground |
| 13 | 15 | V REF | Reference Voltage Input |
| 14 | 16 | V DD | +2.7V to 5.5V Power Supply |
| 5, 6 | - | NC | No Connection |
MCP3208-CI/ST Electrical Characteristics
| Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise noted, all parameters apply at V DD = 5V, V SS = 0V, V REF = 5V, T A = -40°C to +85°C,f SAMPLE = 100 ksps and f CLK = 20*f SAMPLE - Parameters | Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise noted, all parameters apply at V DD = 5V, V SS = 0V, V REF = 5V, T A = -40°C to +85°C,f SAMPLE = 100 ksps and f CLK = 20*f SAMPLE - Sym | Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise noted, all parameters apply at V DD = 5V, V SS = 0V, V REF = 5V, T A = -40°C to +85°C,f SAMPLE = 100 ksps and f CLK = 20*f SAMPLE - Min | Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise noted, all parameters apply at V DD = 5V, V SS = 0V, V REF = 5V, T A = -40°C to +85°C,f SAMPLE = 100 ksps and f CLK = 20*f SAMPLE - Typ | Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise noted, all parameters apply at V DD = 5V, V SS = 0V, V REF = 5V, T A = -40°C to +85°C,f SAMPLE = 100 ksps and f CLK = 20*f SAMPLE - Max | Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise noted, all parameters apply at V DD = 5V, V SS = 0V, V REF = 5V, T A = -40°C to +85°C,f SAMPLE = 100 ksps and f CLK = 20*f SAMPLE - Units | Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise noted, all parameters apply at V DD = 5V, V SS = 0V, V REF = 5V, T A = -40°C to +85°C,f SAMPLE = 100 ksps and f CLK = 20*f SAMPLE - Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Rate | Conversion Rate | Conversion Rate | Conversion Rate | Conversion Rate | Conversion Rate | Conversion Rate |
| Conversion Time | t CONV | - | - | 12 | clock cycles | |
| Analog Input Sample Time | t SAMPLE | 1.5 | clock cycles | |||
| Throughput Rate | f SAMPLE | - - | - - | 100 50 | ksps ksps | V DD = V REF = 5V V DD = V REF = 2.7V |
| DC Accuracy | DC Accuracy | DC Accuracy | DC Accuracy | DC Accuracy | DC Accuracy | DC Accuracy |
| Resolution | 12 | bits | ||||
| Integral Nonlinearity | INL | - - | ±0.75 ±1.0 | ±1 ±2 | LSB | MCP3204/3208-B MCP3204/3208-C |
| Differential Nonlinearity | DNL | - | ±0.5 | ±1 | LSB | No missing codes over-temperature |
| Offset Error | - | ±1.25 | ±3 | LSB | ||
| Gain Error | - | ±1.25 | ±5 | LSB | ||
| Dynamic Performance | Dynamic Performance | Dynamic Performance | Dynamic Performance | Dynamic Performance | Dynamic Performance | Dynamic Performance |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | - | -82 | - | dB | V IN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1 kHz | |
| Signal to Noise and Distortion (SINAD) | - | 72 | - | dB | V IN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1 kHz | |
| Spurious Free Dynamic Range | - | 86 | - | dB | V IN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1 kHz | |
| Reference Input | Reference Input | Reference Input | Reference Input | Reference Input | Reference Input | Reference Input |
| Voltage Range | 0.25 | - | V DD | V | Note 2 | |
| Current Drain | - - | 100 0.001 | 150 3.0 | μA μA | CS = V DD = 5V | |
| Analog Inputs | Analog Inputs | Analog Inputs | Analog Inputs | Analog Inputs | Analog Inputs | Analog Inputs |
| Input Voltage Range for CH0- CH7 in Single-Ended Mode | V SS | - | V REF | V | ||
| Input Voltage Range for IN+ in pseudo-differential Mode | IN- | - | V REF +IN- |
Note 1: This parameter is established by characterization and not 100% tested.
- 2: See graphs that relate linearity performance to V REF levels.
3: Because the sample cap will eventually lose charge, effective clock rates below 10 kHz can affect linearity performance, particularly at elevated temperatures. See Section 6.2 'Maintaining Minimum Clock Speed' , 'Maintaining Minimum Clock Speed', for more information.
†Notice: Stresses above those listed under "Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those indicated in the operation listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
MCP3208-CI/ST Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| V DD | 7.0V |
| All inputs and outputs w.r.t. V SS | -0.6V to V DD +0.6V |
| Storage temperature | -65°C to +150°C |
| Ambient temp. with power applied | -65°C to +125°C |
| Soldering temperature of leads (10 seconds) | +300°C |
| ESD protection on all pins | > 4 kV |
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| MCP3204 | Microchip Technology | — |
| MCP3208 | Microchip Technology | 16-pin PDIP |
| MCP3208-BI/P | Microchip Technology | 16-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) |
| MCP3208-BI/SL | Microchip Technology | 16-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
| MCP3208-CI/SL | Microchip Technology | SOIC-16 |
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