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

Practice: Applications

Lesson 3.2.4Introduction to Key Components – ADC, DAC, and Mixed Signal Systems

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Question 1.
What does an ADC do?
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Think about how sound is turned into digital data.
Question 2.
Name a common application of DACs.
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Consider how music is played from devices.
3Question 3.
What is the function of an ADC?
- Converts digital to analog
- Converts analog to digital
- Processes digital data
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Focus on the flow from real-world to digital format.
4Question 4.
True or False: DACs are used to convert digital signals to analog signals.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens before we hear sound from speakers.
Question 5.
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.
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Consider the flow of information in both directions from the sensors to the outputs.
Question 6.
Explain why higher sampling rates might be beneficial in an ADC and the trade-offs involved.
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Think about the balance between detail and resource usage.

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