Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
» Interface ADC (analog-to-digital converter) chips to the 8051
» Interface temperature sensors to the 8051
» Explain the process of data acquisition using ADC chips
» Describe factors to consider in selecting an ADC chip
» Describe the function of the pins of 804/809/848 ADC chips
» Describe the function of the pins of the MAX1112 serial ADC chip
» Interface serial ADC chips to the 8051
» Program serial and parallel ADC chips in 8051 C and Assembly
» Describe the basic operation of a DAC (digital-to-analog converter) chip
» Interface a DAC chip to the 8051
» Program a DAC chip to produce a sine wave on an oscilloscope
» Program DAC chips in 8051 C and Assembly
» Explain the function of precision 1C temperature sensors
» Describe signal conditioning and its role in data acquisition
