Preface
RECOMMENDED READING
This user’s guide describes how to use MCP3421 Weight Scale Demo Board. Other
useful documents are listed below. The following Microchip documents are available
and recommended as supplemental reference resources:
• MCP3421 Data Sheet – 18-Bit Analog-to-Digital Converter with I2C™
Interface and On-Board Reference (DS22003)
• MCP3422/3/4 Data Sheet – 18-Bit, Multi-Channel ΔΣ Analog-to-Digital
Converter with I2C™ Interface and On-Board Reference (DS22088)
• MCP6V07 Data Sheet – 300 µA, Auto-Zeroed Op Amps (DS22093)
• PIC18F4550 Data Sheet – 28/40/44-Pin, High-Performance, Enhanced Flash,
USB Microcontrollers with nanoWatt Technology (DS39632)
• AN1030 – Weigh Scale Applications for the MCP3551 (DS01030)
THE MICROCHIP WEB SITE
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site is used as a means to make files and information easily available to customers.
Accessible by using your favorite Internet browser, the web site contains the following
information:
• Product Support – Data sheets and errata, application notes and sample
programs, design resources, user’s guides and hardware support documents,
latest software releases and archived software
• General Technical Support – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), technical
support requests, online discussion groups, Microchip consultant program
member listing
• Business of Microchip – Product selector and ordering guides, latest Microchip
press releases, listing of seminars and events, listings of Microchip sales offices,
distributors and factory representatives
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Users of Microchip products can receive assistance through several channels:
• Distributor or Representative
• Local Sales Office
• Field Application Engineer (FAE)
• Technical Support
Customers should contact their distributor, representative or field application engineer
(FAE) for support. Local sales offices are also available to help customers. A listing of
sales offices and locations is included in the back of this document.
Technical support is available through the web site at: http://support.microchip.com.
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY
Revision A (November 2010)
• Initial Release of this Document.
2010 Microchip Technology Inc.
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