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MCP3208-CI/ST

Analog-to-Digital Converter

The 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.

Category

ADC / DAC

Package

SSOP-20

MCP3208-CI/ST Key Specifications

ParameterValue
DNL±1 LSB max
InterfaceSPI (modes 0,0 and 1,1)
Resolution12 bits
Data CodingStraight binary
INL (C Grade)±2 LSB max
Active Current400 µA max at 5V (320 µA typ)
Input Channels8 single-ended or 4 pseudo-differential pairs
Clock Frequency2.0 MHz max at 5V, 1.0 MHz max at 2.7V
Standby Current500 nA typ, 2 µA max
Max Sampling Rate100 ksps at VDD=5V, 50 ksps at VDD=2.7V
Supply Voltage Range2.7V to 5.5V
Reference Voltage Range0.25V 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, TSSOPMCP3208 - PDIP, SOICSymbolDefinition
11CH0Analog Input
22CH1Analog Input
33CH2Analog Input
44CH3Analog Input
-5CH4Analog Input
-6CH5Analog Input
-7CH6Analog Input
-8CH7Analog Input
79DGNDDigital Ground
810CS/SHDNChip Select/Shutdown Input
911D INSerial Data In
1012D OUTSerial Data Out
1113CLKSerial Clock
1214AGNDAnalog Ground
1315V REFReference Voltage Input
1416V DD+2.7V to 5.5V Power Supply
5, 6-NCNo 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 - ParametersElectrical 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 - SymElectrical 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 - MinElectrical 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 - TypElectrical 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 - MaxElectrical 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 - UnitsElectrical 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 RateConversion RateConversion RateConversion RateConversion RateConversion RateConversion Rate
Conversion Timet CONV--12clock cycles
Analog Input Sample Timet SAMPLE1.5clock cycles
Throughput Ratef SAMPLE- -- -100 50ksps kspsV DD = V REF = 5V V DD = V REF = 2.7V
DC AccuracyDC AccuracyDC AccuracyDC AccuracyDC AccuracyDC AccuracyDC Accuracy
Resolution12bits
Integral NonlinearityINL- -±0.75 ±1.0±1 ±2LSBMCP3204/3208-B MCP3204/3208-C
Differential NonlinearityDNL-±0.5±1LSBNo missing codes over-temperature
Offset Error-±1.25±3LSB
Gain Error-±1.25±5LSB
Dynamic PerformanceDynamic PerformanceDynamic PerformanceDynamic PerformanceDynamic PerformanceDynamic PerformanceDynamic Performance
Total Harmonic Distortion--82-dBV IN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1 kHz
Signal to Noise and Distortion (SINAD)-72-dBV IN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1 kHz
Spurious Free Dynamic Range-86-dBV IN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1 kHz
Reference InputReference InputReference InputReference InputReference InputReference InputReference Input
Voltage Range0.25-V DDVNote 2
Current Drain- -100 0.001150 3.0μA μACS = V DD = 5V
Analog InputsAnalog InputsAnalog InputsAnalog InputsAnalog InputsAnalog InputsAnalog Inputs
Input Voltage Range for CH0- CH7 in Single-Ended ModeV SS-V REFV
Input Voltage Range for IN+ in pseudo-differential ModeIN--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

ParameterLimit
V DD7.0V
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 NumberManufacturerPackage
MCP3204Microchip Technology—
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MCP3208-BI/PMicrochip Technology16-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
MCP3208-BI/SLMicrochip Technology16-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
MCP3208-CI/SLMicrochip TechnologySOIC-16

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