Practice Definition (3.4.1) - Introduction to Key Components – ADC, DAC, and Mixed Signal Systems
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Question 1 Easy

What does ADC stand for?

💡 Hint: Remember, it takes an analog signal and makes it digital.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of a DAC?

💡 Hint: Think about how you hear sound from a computer.

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Question 1

What does an ADC do?

Converts digital to analog
Converts analog to digital
Filters signals

💡 Hint: Think about how sound is recorded digitally.

Question 2

True or False: DACs are used in audio playback systems.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how we hear music from a digital device.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a 10-bit ADC. What is the smallest voltage increment it can detect if its input range is from 0V to 5V?

💡 Hint: Consider dividing the total range by the number of possible levels.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a signal processed by a DAC, the output settles to a new value after 500 microseconds. Suggest ways to improve the settling time.

💡 Hint: Think about how components in the circuit influence overall performance.

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