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MCP3008

8-channel 10-bit SPI ADC — 200ksps, the Raspberry Pi ADC

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Paste this into Claude Code (VS Code panel, Adom editor, or terminal) to install:

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Category ADC
Library Analog_ADC
Symbol MCP3008
Pins 16
Package DIP-16 / SOIC-16
Schematic Symbol

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MCP3008

Symbol: MCP3008 Library: Analog_ADC Category: ADC Pins: 16 Package: DIP-16 / SOIC-16

Description

The MCP3008 from Microchip is an 8-channel 10-bit SAR ADC with SPI interface at up to 200ksps. 4 differential or 8 single-ended inputs. Standard ADC add-on for Raspberry Pi (which lacks built-in ADC). DIP-16 / SOIC-16.

KiCad Library Reference

This symbol is from the official KiCad Analog_ADC library. Full identifier: Analog_ADC:MCP3008

To use in your project:

  1. Open the Symbol Library Manager in KiCad
  2. Search for MCP3008
  3. Place the symbol in your schematic

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