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27. ADC - Analog to Digital Converter
27.1 Features
• 10-bit Resolution
• 0.5LSB Integral Non-Linearity
• ±2LSB Absolute Accuracy
• 13 - 260μs Conversion Time
• Up to 15kSPS at Maximum Resolution
• Six Multiplexed Single Ended Input Channels
• Two Additional Multiplexed Single Ended Input Channels (TQFP and QFN/MLF Package only)
• Optional Left Adjustment for ADC Result Readout
• 0 - V
CC
ADC Input Voltage Range
• Selectable 2.56V ADC Reference Voltage
• Free Running or Single Conversion Mode
• Interrupt on ADC Conversion Complete
• Sleep Mode Noise Canceler
27.2 Overview
The ATmega8A features a 10-bit successive approximation ADC. The ADC is connected to an 8-channel
Analog Multiplexer which allows eight single-ended voltage inputs constructed from the pins of Port C.
The single-ended voltage inputs refer to 0V (GND).
The ADC contains a Sample and Hold circuit which ensures that the input voltage to the ADC is held at a
constant level during conversion. A block diagram of the ADC is shown below.
The ADC has a separate analog supply voltage pin, AV
CC
. AV
CC
must not differ more than ±0.3V from
V
CC
. See section ADC Noise Canceler on how to connect this pin.
Internal reference voltages of nominally 2.56V or AV
CC
are provided On-chip. The voltage reference may
be externally decoupled at the AREF pin by a capacitor for better noise performance.
AVR 8-Bit Microcontroller
ADC - Analog to Digital Converter
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