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What will be the output of this Python code snippet reading channel 1 from MCP3008?

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Raspberry Pi - SPI Communication
What will be the output of this Python code snippet reading channel 1 from MCP3008? import spidev spi = spidev.SpiDev() spi.open(0,0) resp = spi.xfer2([1, (8+1)<<4, 0]) data = ((resp[1]&3) << 8) + resp[2] print(data)
AA string describing the sensor type
BAn integer between 0 and 1023 representing the analog value
CAn error because of wrong SPI command format
DAlways zero regardless of input
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand SPI transfer command

    The command [1, (8+1)<<4, 0] requests data from channel 1 of MCP3008 using correct bit shifting.
  2. Step 2: Calculate data from response bytes

    Data is extracted by combining bits from resp[1] and resp[2], resulting in a 10-bit integer (0-1023) representing analog input.
  3. Final Answer:

    An integer between 0 and 1023 representing the analog value -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    SPI read output = 0-1023 integer [OK]
Quick Trick: MCP3008 returns 10-bit integer values via SPI [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Misunderstanding bit shifting in command
  • Expecting string output instead of integer
  • Incorrectly parsing response bytes

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