Practice - DAC Architectures
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Practice Questions
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Describe the main advantage of the R-2R Ladder DAC.
💡 Hint: Think about how its design differs from the Binary-Weighted Resistor DAC.
What is the primary function of a DAC?
💡 Hint: Consider what the 'conversion' aspect entails.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the main advantage of the Binary-Weighted Resistor DAC?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes a DAC suitable for applications requiring quick responses.
True or False: The R-2R Ladder DAC offers better speed than the Binary-Weighted DAC.
💡 Hint: Think about the core design differences.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple circuit diagram for a Binary-Weighted Resistor DAC and explain how it would convert a 4-bit binary signal to an analog output.
💡 Hint: Consider the bit significance for each resistor in the diagram.
Research and justify why the Current-Steering DAC is preferable in modern high-speed communication systems over others.
💡 Hint: Look into the performance metrics that are critical for communication systems.
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