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Simple and Inexpensive 8-Bit Analog to Digital Converter for the PCs Parallel Port
Orfeo Zerbinati
University of Torino, Dipartimento di Chimica Analitica, via Pietro Giuria 5, Torino I-10125, ITALY

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October 1997
Vol. 74 No. 10
p. 1241

Abstract
A simple and inexpensive 8-bit analog to digital (ADC) converter based on the ADC0804 integrated circuit, for replacing stripchart recorders by measuring analog voltages through the Centronics port (printer or parallel output) of an IBM-compatible personal computer, is proposed. A QuickBasicTM program for driving the circuit and a single-supply input amplifier are also described. All the circuits require low-cost, easily available commercial components and can be supplied by a 9 volt battery, making them portable and well suited for educational purpose.
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*  Citation
Zerbinati, Orfeo. J. Chem. Educ. 1997 74 1241.
*  Keywords
Instrumental Methods, Laboratory, Laboratory Computing, Laboratory Instruction, and Laboratory Equipment/Apparatus
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