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PCF8591 8-Bit Analog to Digital A/D and Digital to Analog D/A Converter IC
A versatile single-chip data acquisition device with I2C interface
- Operating Supply Voltage: 2.5 V to 6.0 V
- Standby Current: Low
- Interface: Serial I2C-bus
- Analog Inputs: 4, configurable as single-ended or differential
- Analog Output: 1
- Address Pins: A0, A1, A2 for hardware address selection
- Conversion: 8-bit ADC and DAC
- Package: DIP-16
Top Features:
- Single power supply
- Low standby current
- Serial I2C-bus interface
- Auto-incremented channel selection
The PCF8591 is a versatile 8-bit CMOS data acquisition device with multiple functions including analog input multiplexing, on-chip track and hold function, and 8-bit ADC/DAC conversions. It operates on a single power supply within the range of 2.5 V to 6.0 V, making it suitable for various applications such as supply monitoring and analog control loops.
With the ability to configure analog inputs as single-ended or differential, and an analog output for versatile connectivity, the PCF8591 offers flexibility in data acquisition and conversion processes. The device communicates via a serial I2C-bus interface, with address selection facilitated by three hardware address pins.
Applications:
- Supply monitoring
- Reference setting
- Analog control loops
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