5.2.2. Analog IPs

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does an ADC do?

   Hint

   Think about how sound waves are processed.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of a DAC?

   Hint

   Consider how we hear digital audio.

3. 3.

   What does an ADC convert?

   • Analog signals to digital
   • Digital signals to analog
   • Voltage to frequency

   Hint

   What is the main function of ADC in signal processing?

4. 4.

   True or False: DAC stands for Digital Analog Converter.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the function of DAC.

5. 5.

   Design a basic system using an ADC and DAC for a remote temperature sensor that sends data to a central system. What components would be necessary?

   Hint

   Consider the path from physical temperature to digital data.

6. 6.

   Explain how using a voltage regulator impacts the design of a battery-powered SoC.

   Hint

   Think about how battery performance relates to circuit stability.