Practice Part D: Successive Approximation Adc (conceptual/simulation) (6.4) - DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG AND ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTERS
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Part D: Successive Approximation ADC (Conceptual/Simulation)

Practice - Part D: Successive Approximation ADC (Conceptual/Simulation)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does SAR stand for in SAR ADC?

💡 Hint: Look for the term used to describe how the ADC progresses through its conversions.

Question 2 Easy

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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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of a SAR ADC compared to a single-slope ADC?

Faster conversions
Lower cost
More complex design

💡 Hint: Think about which ADC would be preferred in situations needing rapid measurements.

Question 2

The comparator in a SAR ADC compares the DAC output with what?

True
False

💡 Hint: What does the comparator measure against?

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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