Practice - R-2R Ladder DAC
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Practice Questions
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What does R-2R refer to in an R-2R Ladder DAC?
💡 Hint: Think about the resistor values needed in this configuration.
What is the primary function of a DAC?
💡 Hint: Consider what DAC stands for.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the R-2R Ladder DAC use to create an analog output?
💡 Hint: Focus on the name and what it suggests about structure.
True or False: The R-2R DAC is less scalable than binary-weighted DACs.
💡 Hint: Think about the fabrication difficulty related to resistor quantity.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an R-2R Ladder DAC for 8 bits of input to produce an output of 10V. Determine the values needed for resistors and the layout considerations required.
💡 Hint: Calculate the ratio of Vout to Vref and deduce resistor values accordingly.
Critique the efficacy of an R-2R Ladder DAC compared to a Current-Steering DAC in an audio playback application. Discuss performance metrics.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific requirements of the application and how each DAC architecture meets them.
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