Maker Electronics Math · Chapter 5

Volts, Counts & Resolution

A converter answers in whole numbers. This is what each of those numbers is worth.

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Enter a reference voltage and a bit depth, then press Calculate.
From the book — Chapter 5. step = Vref ÷ 2bits. counts = V ÷ step. Resolution is how finely it counts; accuracy is whether the reference is what you think.

Chapter 5's point: a fine number on a wrong reference is precisely wrong. Everything stays in your browser — no sign-up, nothing stored.