9.3 - Design of Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC)
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Practice Questions
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What does an ADC do?
💡 Hint: Think about the direction of the conversion.
Name one type of DAC.
💡 Hint: Recall the types mentioned in class.
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What does an Analog-to-Digital Converter do?
💡 Hint: Think about the direction of signals.
True or False: Flash ADCs are known for their speed and high power consumption.
💡 Hint: Consider trade-offs between speed and power.
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Consider designing an ADC for a smartphone that records audio. Discuss the requirements for resolution and sampling rate based on human hearing capabilities.
💡 Hint: Recall standard audio specifications.
Design a low-power DAC solution for a portable speaker. What types of DACs would you consider, and how will you prioritize design factors?
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-off between sound quality and battery life.
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