Practice Applications (3.2.4) - Introduction to Key Components – ADC, DAC, and Mixed Signal Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does an ADC do?

💡 Hint: Think about how sound is turned into digital data.

Question 2 Easy

Name a common application of DACs.

💡 Hint: Consider how music is played from devices.

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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.

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