3.2 AFE on SAM E70/S70/V70/V71 and ADC on PIC32CZ CA80/9x

FeatureSAM Ex Family (AFE)PIC32CZ CA80/9x Family (ADC)
PurposeAnalog signal conditioning, conversion, and processingConverting analog signals to digital values
Components IncludedADC, DAC, Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA), filters, analog multiplexersADC with 12-bit resolution
Analog-to-Digital ConversionYes, integrated 12-bit or 16-bit ADCYes, integrated 12-bit ADC
Signal ConditioningBuilt-in PGA, filters, and input multiplexers for signal enhancement and amplificationNone, only ADC, does not have signal conditioning features
Resolution12-bit and 16-bit ADC (depending on model)12-bit ADC

For more information about these peripherals, refer to the Analog Front-End Controller (AFEC) section on the SAM E70/S70/V70/V71 Data Sheet (DS60001527) and the Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) section on the PIC32CZ CA8x/CA9x Family Data Sheet (DS60001749).