MAX1169 ADC Analog-to-Digital converter

This application note describes how to interface a MAX1169 analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to a PIC microcontroller. It includes an example circuit and software for a PIC18F442. The software contains function calls to interface the ADC to the PIC microcontroller using the internal MSSP I²C port at 400kHz.
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nInterfacing the MAX1169 ADC to a PIC Microcontroller – Maxim
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nThis application note consists of an example application circuit and software using the PIC18F442. The software contains function calls to interface the MAX1169 to the PIC using the internal MSSP I²C port at 400kHz.
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ndelabs Notes
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nWhat is the use of a Robot, which cannot perceive its environment in detail. Where can a Control system be effective, if it does not get a “feedback” about its actions. How could one do Analysis and Research or Verify, when he cannot Measure a parameter with good accuracy and resolution.
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nADC are the Eyes and Ears for a uC, this brings the Real world as Numbers within the CPU. Without ADC a uC is like a Frog in the Well and has to create an Imaginary World for himself. That is beyond the scope of Engineering.
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nBring your favorite PIC Microcontroller to his senses. Give him an ability to Perceive the Reality around him. Get him an Analog to Digital Converter and don’t forget to code.
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nAn ADC must be better than 4 1/2 Digit Value. For me the Intersil chip 7135 is a Benchmark. Beyond 5 1/2 Resolution may be needed only for Scientific Research.
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nI would say, 2 1/2 is like Analog Meters/Bar Graphs, 3 1/2 for Control systems, 4 1/2 for T&M and beyond 5 1/2 is for R&D.
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