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The gain can be set from less than 1 V/V to over 100 V/V. Examples for the external digital signals can be SPI, IĀ²C while the latest PGAs can also be programmed for offset voltage trimming, as well as active output filters. Popular applications for these products are motor control, signal and sensor conditioning.