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Data Converters: DAC and ADC Explained

Data converters are electronic circuits that convert analog signals to digital and vice versa, with two main types being Digital to Analog Converters (DAC) and Analog to Digital Converters (ADC). DACs include Weighted Resistor and R-2R Ladder types, each with specific advantages and disadvantages, while ADCs utilize methods like Successive Approximation for signal conversion. Both types have various applications in audio, video, telecommunications, and medical instrumentation, with specific selection criteria for performance evaluation.

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Data Converters: DAC and ADC Explained

Data converters are electronic circuits that convert analog signals to digital and vice versa, with two main types being Digital to Analog Converters (DAC) and Analog to Digital Converters (ADC). DACs include Weighted Resistor and R-2R Ladder types, each with specific advantages and disadvantages, while ADCs utilize methods like Successive Approximation for signal conversion. Both types have various applications in audio, video, telecommunications, and medical instrumentation, with specific selection criteria for performance evaluation.

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Chapter 9

A-D and D-A Converter


Que. Define Data Converter and Their Need
The Signals can be analog or digital in nature
sometimes we need to convert analog signal into
digital and vice versa at that time data converter
are used

The Electronic circuit used for such a conversion


Called as Data Converter

Types of Data Converter


 Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)
 Analog to Digital Converter(ADC)
Classification of Data Converter
Weighted Resistor DAC
 This Circuit uses resistive network of binary
weighted resistor i.e. 21R, 22R, 23R …..2nR
followed by a summing amplifier
 There are n number of electronic switch used
one per digital bit
 The switches are SPDT(Single Pole Double
Throw) type
 The Position of arm decide digital input data i.e.
1010
 if arm connect to –VR (Negative Reference
Voltage) then it represent 1
 if arm connected to Ground(GND) then it
represent 0
 The digital data is then applied to Summing
Amplifier which converts it into Analog Signal
Advantages:
1. Simple design
2. High conversion speed
3. Economical
4. Easy to analyze
Disadvantages:
1. Requires precise resistor values
2. Poor accuracy for large bit systems
3. High power consumption
4. Temperature sensitivity
R-2R Ladder DAC
 This Circuit uses resistive network of values R
ohm and 2R ohm followed by a summing
amplifier
 There are n number of electronic switch used
one per digital bit
 The switches are SPDT(Single Pole Double
Throw) type
 The Position of arm decide digital input data i.e.
1010
 if arm connect to –VR (Negative Reference
Voltage) then it represent 1
 if arm connected to Ground(GND) then it
represent 0
 The digital data is then applied to Summing
Amplifier which converts it into Analog Signal
Advantages
 Only Two Resistor value required
 Low Cost
 Easy to Operate
Disadvantages
 Slower Conversion Speed
 Sensitive to noise and temperature variations
Successive Approximation ADC

 The Successive approximation A/D converter


used to convert Analog Signal into Digital
Signal
 An Analog Voltage Va is compared with Vi
using comparator
 If Va=Vi then programmer display the value of
Vi in the form of digital output
 If Va<Vi then value of Vi Decrease by 50%
 If Va>Vi then value of Vi Increase by 50%
 Again new value applied to D/A converter to
compare with Va again
Applications of DAC (Digital-to-Analog
Converter):
1. Audio signal generation (music players, sound
cards)
2. Video signal generation (TVs, monitors)
3. Telecommunication systems
Applications of ADC (Analog-to-Digital
Converter):
1. Digital voltmeters and millimeters
2. Medical instrumentation (ECG, EEG)
3. Digital cameras and image processing
4. Telecommunication systems

ADC Specifications / Selection Criteria


1. Resolution
2. Sampling rate
3. Accuracy
4. Linearity
5. Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
6. Input voltage range
7. Conversion time
8. Power consumption
DAC Specifications / Selection Criteria
1. Resolution
2. Settling time
3. Linearity
4. Output voltage range
5. Accuracy
6. Monotonicity
7. Slew rate
8. Power consumption

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