Practice - ADC Performance Metrics and Specifications
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Practice Questions
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Define resolution in the context of ADCs.
💡 Hint: Think about how many distinct values a digital signal can represent.
What is SNR?
💡 Hint: Consider how noise affects the quality of a signal.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does SNR stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a metric commonly used to assess signal clarity.
True or False: A higher resolution leads to a higher number of discrete levels in ADC output.
💡 Hint: Consider how bits relate to levels.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a 12-bit ADC. What’s the total number of discrete levels it can output? If the reference voltage is 3V, what’s the resolution in volts?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for levels and resolution.
Discuss the trade-offs devices face when selecting an ADC for portable applications requiring low power and high performance. What metrics are most critical to balance?
💡 Hint: Reflect on application needs and how they drive design choices.
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