PIC16F1779 – ADC shows 12-bit resolution, but datasheet says 10-bit
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2025 3:13 pm
Hi all,
I'm working on an ongoing project using the PIC16F1779 MCU.
I intend to use its ADC peripheral, and I have a question regarding its configuration.
In the ADC Component Macro properties window, I see a resolution of 12 bits, and the ADC result I receive also appears to reflect a 12-bit resolution. However, according to the datasheet, this MCU only has a 10-bit ADC.
The value returned by the converter seems realistic when interpreted as a 12-bit result.
Is this expected behavior, or is something misconfigured?
Regards,
Sasi
I'm working on an ongoing project using the PIC16F1779 MCU.
I intend to use its ADC peripheral, and I have a question regarding its configuration.
In the ADC Component Macro properties window, I see a resolution of 12 bits, and the ADC result I receive also appears to reflect a 12-bit resolution. However, according to the datasheet, this MCU only has a 10-bit ADC.
The value returned by the converter seems realistic when interpreted as a 12-bit result.
Is this expected behavior, or is something misconfigured?
Regards,
Sasi
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