Practice - Part D: Successive Approximation ADC (Conceptual/Simulation)
Practice Questions
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What does SAR stand for in SAR ADC?
💡 Hint: Look for the term used to describe how the ADC progresses through its conversions.
What role does the comparator play in a SAR ADC?
💡 Hint: Think about what needs to be compared to determine if the digital output is correct.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary advantage of a SAR ADC compared to a single-slope ADC?
💡 Hint: Think about which ADC would be preferred in situations needing rapid measurements.
The comparator in a SAR ADC compares the DAC output with what?
💡 Hint: What does the comparator measure against?
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Challenge Problems
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If a SAR ADC has an input voltage of 3V and a reference voltage of 5V, what digital output would it yield assuming it’s a 3-bit ADC?
💡 Hint: Find how many steps fit into the input voltage compared to the reference.
Explain the limitations that may arise when using a low resolution in a SAR ADC. What are the implications in practical scenarios?
💡 Hint: Consider how the ADC translates voltage levels into digital light - what happens if they can only see a few levels?
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