ADS1015

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  "brief": "TI 12-bit 4-channel I2C ADC, VSSOP-10. PGA, comparator, 3.3 ksps. The fast sibling of ADS1115. Datasheet-verified.",
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      "Sample rate": "up to 3300 sps",
      "Interface": "I2C + ALERT/RDY",
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