Practice Part B: Weighted Resistor Dac (optional) (6.2) - DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG AND ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTERS
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Part B: Weighted Resistor DAC (Optional)

Practice - Part B: Weighted Resistor DAC (Optional)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a Weighted Resistor DAC?

💡 Hint: Think about how each resistor's value affects the output.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of using an R-2R ladder DAC over a Weighted Resistor DAC.

💡 Hint: Consider the diversity of resistors needed.

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Question 1

What does a Weighted Resistor DAC use for conversion?

Op-Amps
Binary-weighted resistors
Constant voltage source

💡 Hint: Think about how the outputs are formed from bits.

Question 2

True or False: The R-2R ladder DAC requires a wide range of resistor values.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the resistor configuration.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a 4-bit Weighted Resistor DAC with specified resistor values that maintain a ratio. Calculate and demonstrate how the output changes for various input combinations.

💡 Hint: Apply the binary contributions and consider the Op-Amp's configuration.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the performance disparity between a 4-bit Weighted Resistor DAC and a 4-bit R-2R Ladder DAC in terms of implementation and linearity.

💡 Hint: Focus on the implications of component tolerances.

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