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What happens internally when you read an analog sensor through MCP3008 connected to Raspberry Pi?

hard🧠 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Raspberry Pi - SPI Communication
What happens internally when you read an analog sensor through MCP3008 connected to Raspberry Pi?
AThe Raspberry Pi uses I2C to read analog voltage from MCP3008
BThe Raspberry Pi converts the analog voltage directly without extra hardware
CThe MCP3008 converts the analog voltage to a digital number which Raspberry Pi reads via SPI
DThe MCP3008 sends analog voltage directly to Raspberry Pi GPIO pins
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand MCP3008 function

    MCP3008 is an ADC chip that converts analog voltage to a digital value.
  2. Step 2: Understand Raspberry Pi communication

    Raspberry Pi reads digital data from MCP3008 via SPI protocol, not directly analog or I2C.
  3. Final Answer:

    The MCP3008 converts the analog voltage to a digital number which Raspberry Pi reads via SPI -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    MCP3008 ADC + SPI read = correct process [OK]
Quick Trick: MCP3008 converts analog to digital; Pi reads via SPI [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking Pi reads analog directly
  • Confusing SPI with I2C
  • Assuming MCP3008 outputs analog signals

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