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MCP3208-CI/SL

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-40℃~+85℃ 100kHz 12 1MHz~2MHz 2.7V~5.5V 2LSB 500nA 8 External SAR SPI、Serial port Yes SOIC-16 Analog to Digital Converters (ADC) ROHS

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DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCmicrochip/MCP3208-CI/SL
Category
Analog To Digital Converters (ADC)
Package
SOIC-16
Pins
16

Overview

The MCP3208-CI/SL is an analog To Digital Converter made by Microchip Technology in a SOIC-16 package with 16 pins. -40℃~+85℃ 100kHz 12 1MHz~2MHz 2.7V~5.5V 2LSB 500nA 8 External SAR SPI、Serial port Yes SOIC-16 Analog to Digital Converters (ADC) ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Analog_ADC:MCP3208, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 834 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C626764). 9 open-source boards in 8 repositories on GitHub use it.

Symbol

MUXADCCNTRLCH01CH12CH23CH34CH45CH56CH67CH78DGND9CS/SHDN10Din11Dout12CLK13AGND14Vref15Vdd16
Analog_ADC:MCP3208From KiCad's library

Footprint

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Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mmFrom KiCad's library

From the datasheet

9
Supply, least
2.7 V · VDD, recommended operating min · p. 3
Supply, most
5.5 V · VDD, recommended operating max · p. 3
Supply, absolute maximum
7 V · VDD, absolute maximum · p. 2
Works from
-40 °C · Operating temperature min · p. 4
Works up to
125 °C · Operating temperature max · p. 4
Takes working
420 µA · sum of VDD and VREF typical currents at 5 V · p. 3
Takes at most
550 µA · sum of VDD and VREF max currents at 5 V · p. 3
Takes asleep
500 nA · VDD standby typical, CS = VDD = 5 V · p. 3
Junction to air (16L-SOIC)
86.1 K/W · Junction to ambient typical · p. 4

What it is and has

7
ADC resolution
12-bit · p. 1
ADC input channels
8 · p. 1
Integral nonlinearity
±2 LSB maximum, C version · p. 1
Sample and hold
On-chip · p. 1
Serial interface
SPI, modes 0,0 and 1,1 · p. 1
Maximum sampling rate
100 ksps at VDD = 5V · p. 1
Maximum sampling rate
50 ksps at VDD = 2.7V · p. 1

Specifications

50
ParameterConditionsAs printedPage
VDD VDDmax 7 V2
All inputs and outputs w.r.t. VSSMaximum is VDD +0.6Vmin -0.6 V2
Storage temperaturemin -65 · max 150 °C2
Ambient temp. with power appliedmin -65 · max 125 °C2
Soldering temperature of leads (10 seconds)10 secondsmax 300 °C2
ESD protection on all pins> 4 kVmin 4 kV2
Conversion Time tCONVmax 12 clock cycles2
Analog Input Sample Time tSAMPLEtyp 1.5 clock cycles2
Throughput Rate fSAMPLEVDD = VREF = 5Vmax 100 ksps2
Throughput Rate fSAMPLEVDD = VREF = 2.7Vmax 50 ksps2
Resolutiontyp 12 bits2
Integral Nonlinearity INLMCP3204/3208-C; typical ±1.0 LSB, maximum ±2 LSBtyp 1 · max 2 LSB2
Differential Nonlinearity DNLNo missing codes over-temperature; typical ±0.5 LSB, maximum ±1 LSBtyp 0.5 · max 1 LSB2
Offset ErrorTypical ±1.25 LSB, maximum ±3 LSBtyp 1.25 · max 3 LSB2
Gain ErrorTypical ±1.25 LSB, maximum ±5 LSBtyp 1.25 · max 5 LSB2
Total Harmonic DistortionVIN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1 kHztyp -82 dB2
Signal to Noise and Distortion (SINAD)VIN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1 kHztyp 72 dB2
Spurious Free Dynamic RangeVIN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1 kHztyp 86 dB2
Voltage RangeReference Input; maximum VDD; Note 2min 0.25 V2
Current DrainReference Inputtyp 100 · max 150 uA2
Current DrainReference Input; CS = VDD = 5Vtyp 0.001 · max 3 uA2
Leakage CurrentAnalog inputs; maximum ±1 uAtyp 0.001 · max 1 uA3
Switch ResistanceSee Figure 4-1typ 1000 Ω3
Sample CapacitorSee Figure 4-1typ 20 pF3
High Level Output Voltage VOHIOH = -1 mA, VDD = 4.5Vmin 4.1 V3
Low Level Output Voltage VOLIOL = 1 mA, VDD = 4.5Vmax 0.4 V3
Input Leakage Current ILIVIN = VSS or VDDmin -10 · max 10 uA3
Output Leakage Current ILOVOUT = VSS or VDDmin -10 · max 10 uA3
Pin Capacitance (All Inputs/Outputs) CIN,COUTVDD = 5.0V; TA = 25°C, f = 1 MHz; Note 1max 10 pF3
Clock Frequency fCLKVDD = 5V; Note 3max 2 MHz3
Clock Frequency fCLKVDD = 2.7V; Note 3max 1 MHz3
Clock High Time tHImin 250 ns3
Clock Low Time tLOmin 250 ns3
CS Fall To First Rising CLK Edge tSUCSmin 100 ns3
Data Input Setup Time tSUmin 50 ns3
Data Input Hold Time tHDmin 50 ns3
CLK Fall To Output Data Valid tDOSee Figures 1-2 and 1-3max 200 ns3
CLK Fall To Output Enable tENSee Figures 1-2 and 1-3max 200 ns3
CS Rise To Output Disable tDISSee Figures 1-2 and 1-3max 100 ns3
CS Disable Time tCSHmin 500 ns3
DOUT Rise Time tRSee Figures 1-2 and 1-3; Note 1max 100 ns3
DOUT Fall Time tFSee Figures 1-2 and 1-3; Note 1max 100 ns3
Operating Voltage VDDmin 2.7 · max 5.5 V3
Operating Current IDDVDD=VREF = 5V, DOUT unloadedtyp 320 · max 400 uA3
Operating Current IDDVDD=VREF = 2.7V, DOUT unloadedtyp 225 uA3
Standby Current IDDSCS = VDD = 5.0Vtyp 0.5 · max 2 uA3
Specified Temperature Range TAmin -40 · max 125 °C4
Operating Temperature Range TAmin -40 · max 125 °C4
Storage Temperature Range TAmin -65 · max 150 °C4
Thermal Resistance, 16L-SOIC θJA16L-SOICtyp 86.1 °C/W4

Pins, by the datasheet

16
1 CH0
Analog input channel 0, programmable for single-ended or pseudo-differential operation. · p. 15
2 CH1
Analog input channel 1, programmable for single-ended or pseudo-differential operation. · p. 15
3 CH2
Analog input channel 2, programmable for single-ended or pseudo-differential operation. · p. 15
4 CH3
Analog input channel 3, programmable for single-ended or pseudo-differential operation. · p. 15
5 CH4
Analog input channel 4, programmable for single-ended or pseudo-differential operation. · p. 15
6 CH5
Analog input channel 5, programmable for single-ended or pseudo-differential operation. · p. 15
7 CH6
Analog input channel 6, programmable for single-ended or pseudo-differential operation. · p. 15
8 CH7
Analog input channel 7, programmable for single-ended or pseudo-differential operation. · p. 15
9 DGND
Ground connection to internal digital circuitry. · p. 15
10 CS/SHDN
Low initiates communication; high ends conversion and enters standby; must be pulled high between conversions. · p. 15
11 DIN
SPI serial data input for channel configuration. · p. 15
12 DOUT
SPI conversion data output; data changes on falling clock edges. · p. 15
13 CLK
Serial clock initiates conversion and clocks out conversion bits. · p. 15
14 AGND
Ground connection to internal analog circuitry. · p. 15
15 VREF
Reference voltage input. · p. 15
16 VDD
+2.7V to 5.5V power supply. · p. 15

Parameters

20
ADC architecture
SAR
Clock Frequency
1MHz~2MHz
Clock/Oscillator
External
Current - Supply
420uA
Current - Supply(Max)
550uA
Features
Multiplexers
Integral non - linearity
2LSB
Interface
SPI
Operating Temperature
-40℃~+125℃
Quiescent Current (Iq)
320uA
Resolution (Bits)
12
Sampling Rate
100kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
72dB
Standby Current
500nA
Thermal Resistance(Junction to Ambient)
86.1℃/W
Voltage - Supply
2.7V~5.5V
Voltage - Supply(Absolute Max)
7V
Voltage Reference
External
differential input
Yes
number of channels
8

Order codes

2

Pinout

16
The pins of the MCP3208-CI/SL
PinNameType
1CH0Input
2CH1Input
3CH2Input
4CH3Input
5CH4Input
6CH5Input
7CH6Input
8CH7Input
9DGNDPower in
10CS/SHDNInput
11DinInput
12DoutOutput
13CLKInput
14AGNDPower in
15VrefPower in
16VddPower in

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MCP3208-CI/SL?

Yes. The symbol is Analog_ADC:MCP3208 and the footprint Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the MCP3208-CI/SL?

SOIC-16, with 16 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the MCP3208-CI/SL datasheet?

Microchip Technology publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the MCP3208-CI/SL?

JLCPCB lists it as part C626764, with 834 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the MCP3208-CI/SL?

Parts like it in the library: the HX711 by Avia Semicon, the NAU7802SGI by Nuvoton Tech, the MCP3008-I/SL by Microchip Technology and the HX717 by Avia Semicon. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the MCP3208-CI/SL?

9 boards in 8 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.

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