Practice Digital-to-analog Converter (dac) (3.3) - Introduction to Key Components – ADC, DAC, and Mixed Signal Systems
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Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

Practice - Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a DAC?

💡 Hint: Think about what you hear from digital devices.

Question 2 Easy

Name one common application of DACs.

💡 Hint: Where do you experience sound from digital sources?

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Question 1

What is the main role of a DAC?

Convert digital to analog
Convert analog to digital
Enhance audio fidelity

💡 Hint: Consider the direction of the conversion.

Question 2

True or False: Higher resolution in a DAC results in less precise outputs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Review what resolution means in the context of digital signals.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a DAC with a 12-bit resolution. How many discrete levels can it produce? Discuss the implications of this resolution in high-fidelity audio applications.

💡 Hint: Think about binary powers when calculating levels.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a simple R-2R ladder DAC for a segmented application where you output control signals to different devices. Explain its advantages in this setting.

💡 Hint: Review how the ladder layout can affect output variability and ease of design.

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