3.2.4. Applications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does an ADC do?

   Hint

   Think about how sound is turned into digital data.

2. 2.

   Name a common application of DACs.

   Hint

   Consider how music is played from devices.

3. 3.

   What is the function of an ADC?

   • Converts digital to analog
   • Converts analog to digital
   • Processes digital data

   Hint

   Focus on the flow from real-world to digital format.

4. 4.

   True or False: DACs are used to convert digital signals to analog signals.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens before we hear sound from speakers.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with designing a mixed signal system for a home automation project. Describe how you would utilize ADCs and DACs in your design.

   Hint

   Consider the flow of information in both directions from the sensors to the outputs.

6. 6.

   Explain why higher sampling rates might be beneficial in an ADC and the trade-offs involved.

   Hint

   Think about the balance between detail and resource usage.