Practice Definition (3.4.1) - Introduction to Key Components

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Question 1.
What does ADC stand for?
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Remember, it takes an analog signal and makes it digital.
Question 2.
What is the purpose of a DAC?
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Think about how you hear sound from a computer.
3Question 3.
What does an ADC do?
- Converts digital to analog
- Converts analog to digital
- Filters signals
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Think about how sound is recorded digitally.
4Question 4.
True or False: DACs are used in audio playback systems.
- True
- False
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Consider how we hear music from a digital device.
Question 5.
You have a 10-bit ADC. What is the smallest voltage increment it can detect if its input range is from 0V to 5V?
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Consider dividing the total range by the number of possible levels.
Question 6.
Given a signal processed by a DAC, the output settles to a new value after 500 microseconds. Suggest ways to improve the settling time.
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Think about how components in the circuit influence overall performance.

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