Practice Current-steering Dac (7.3.3) - Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC)
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Current-Steering DAC

Practice - Current-Steering DAC

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main function of a Current-Steering DAC?

💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from voltage-output DACs.

Question 2 Easy

Name one application of Current-Steering DACs.

💡 Hint: What kind of applications need high-speed precision?

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Question 1

What advantage do Current-Steering DACs offer over other DAC types?

Lower cost
Higher speed
Easier design

💡 Hint: Think about the primary application of Current-Steering DACs.

Question 2

True or False: Current-Steering DACs are primarily used for generating voltage outputs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what sets Current-Steering DACs apart from voltage DACs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a Current-Steering DAC for a RF communication application. What key aspects would you focus on to ensure speed and precision?

💡 Hint: Consider the elements that influence both the speed of response and output quality.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the following scenario: A Current-Steering DAC is experiencing performance issues related to glitching in the output signal. What potential design flaws could be leading to this problem, and how would you resolve them?

💡 Hint: Remember what aspects of design contribute to output clarity in DAC systems.

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