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Calculate ADC value for 3.3V as max input

Hi,

I want to measure ADC for 3.3V

Using formula

RESULT = [V(P) – V(N) ] * GAIN/REFERENCE * 2(RESOLUTION - m)

Rearranging eqn:

Vin = (RESULT*REFERENCE)/(2(RESOLUTION - m)*GAIN)

Considering
Result = Resolution (Received max value on ADC)
REFERENCE = 0.6
Gain = 1/6 or 1/5

Vin = 3.6 or 3

What I get is the result for input as either 3.6V or 3V. How do I measure adc for 3.3V?

Regards

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  • I would suggestion using a voltage divider on the signal coming into your ADC pin. 3.3V is really close to max input voltage for the adc pin. 3.6V would actually be 3.3V meaning the input is at or over the max adc input voltage. Dividing the voltage down gives you head room on the max input as well as you will not saturate the input reading. Now you can get 3.3V or even higher depending on the divider.

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  • I would suggestion using a voltage divider on the signal coming into your ADC pin. 3.3V is really close to max input voltage for the adc pin. 3.6V would actually be 3.3V meaning the input is at or over the max adc input voltage. Dividing the voltage down gives you head room on the max input as well as you will not saturate the input reading. Now you can get 3.3V or even higher depending on the divider.

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