ADC Ideal Step Size
An ideal ADC divides a reference span into equally spaced quantization intervals.
ADC Ideal Step Size
Digital · 2 inputs
How to use this calculator
- Enter reference span in V.
- Enter resolution in bits.
- Select Calculate and keep the output unit with the answer.
Before you use the answer
Check the component connections and unit prefixes before copying a result into a circuit notebook. These tools describe ideal, introductory circuits. They do not replace datasheets, thermal checks, isolation requirements or qualified design work, and they are not intended for mains installation decisions.
This uses the 2^N bin-width convention. Endpoint code scaling may instead use 2^N minus one.
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Why might a result be approximate?
Measurement uncertainty, ideal-model assumptions and floating-point rounding can all matter. Displaying more digits does not improve the original measurement.
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