Tracking Type ADC – Up/Down Counter Analog to Digital Converter
In the last tutorial, we learned about counter-type ADCs, which are single slope ADCs with an incrementing slope. Further, the counter value only increments until …
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Counter Type ADC – Staircase Approximation Analog to Digital Converter
The counter type analog-to-digital converter is a simple ADC, also known as a staircase or ramp analog-to-digital converter. As its name suggests, it uses a …
Single Slope and Dual Slope ADC – Integrating Analog to Digital Converter
In this tutorial, we will discuss slope-type or integration-type ADCs. In the last tutorial, we discussed successive approximation and flash-type ADC. There are two types …
3-bit Flash Analog to Digital Converter with Example Circuit
In this tutorial, we will discuss the workings of a flash ADC. A flash ADC, or flash analog-to-digital converter, is the fastest type of ADC …
Successive Approximation ADC – Analog to Digital Converter
In this tutorial, we will talk about successive approximation ADC. This type of ADC converts an analog signal into a digital signal using a binary …
R-2R Ladder DAC – Explained with Example Circuit Diagram
The binary-weighted DAC is appropriate for DACs with low resolving power. This is because it requires a wide range of precise resistors to perform error-free …
Binary Weighted Resistor DAC
In this tutorial, we will discuss the workings of a binary-weighted resistor DAC. It consists of an inverting amplifier op-amp and a string of weighted …
How to Use Transistor as a Switch
A transistor is an electronic component that is also used as a digital switch. It works similarly to a mechanical switch, but it is controlled …
Zero Crossing Detection Circuits Examples
Zero crossing detection circuit comprises two main electronics components. One is an operational amplifier and the second one is passive electronic components such as resistors, …
LED PCB Board Design Guide
LED PCBs play an important and almost indispensable role in modern life. Whether it is the toys you play with, or the street lights outside …