Practice Applications (3.3.4) - 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 a DAC do?

💡 Hint: Think about sound and audio devices.

Question 2 Easy

Name one application of DACs.

💡 Hint: Think of devices that convert signals.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a DAC?

Convert analog to digital signals
Convert digital signals to analog
Amplify analog signals

💡 Hint: Remember the direction of the signal conversion.

Question 2

True or False: Higher bit resolution in DACs leads to better output quality.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the clarity of sound.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a DAC that converts 16-bit digital signals into analog voltages. What is the maximum output voltage if the reference voltage is 5V?

💡 Hint: Remember that 2^16 represents the total possible levels of output in a 16-bit DAC.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare the benefits of implementing a Sigma-Delta DAC in audio applications versus a Flash DAC.

💡 Hint: Focus on speed and quality—consider what scenarios demand each feature.

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