9.3.2 - Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC)
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What does a DAC do?
💡 Hint: What is the purpose of a DAC in electronics?
Name one type of DAC.
💡 Hint: Think of the DACs we discussed.
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What is the primary function of a DAC?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you need an analog output.
True or False: R-2R Ladder DACs are generally less complex than Binary-Weighted DACs.
💡 Hint: How do the designs differ in terms of components?
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Design a simple R-2R ladder DAC circuit and explain how it converts a 4-bit binary number to an analog voltage.
💡 Hint: Think about how binary input affects which resistors are activated.
Evaluate the trade-offs between using Binary-Weighted DACs versus Delta-Sigma DACs in audio applications.
💡 Hint: Explore how accuracy in audio translates into listener experience.
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