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FAQ: We need some best practices for ADC usage

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Description

One permanently reoccuring source for confusion is the difference between Arduino ADCs and Particle's.
Not only the difference in resolution (12bit vs. 10bit) but also the lack of a Vref pin (Gen1 & Gen2) but even more the electronic differences regarding input impedance, lack of buffered/driven inputs, ...

Things to address might be when and why to use input/filter/decoupling caps, pull-resistors, impedance converters/buffers, ...

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Research direction

Locate the FAQ and ADC-related documentation in the repository, then review the existing Arduino and Particle ADC guidance before deciding where this topic belongs. Done means a clear FAQ entry covering the stated resolution, reference-voltage, input-impedance, buffering, capacitor, pull-resistor, and impedance-converter questions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
arduino
Domain
documentation, embedded-iot
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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