Digital To Analog Converter Circuit

Figure A illustrates an R/2R resistor ladder. Each closed switch increases the current flow. A basic channel A/D converter is depicted in Figure B. The voltage reference (D2) is shared across all channels, although the value of the dropping resistor (R9) changes based on the number of DACs integrated into the system. IC15 is a DAC0808 A/D converter chip. Additionally, IC16A serves as an operational amplifier to convert the output current from the D/A converter into an analog voltage output.

The R/2R resistor ladder configuration is a popular method for digital-to-analog conversion. It consists of a series of resistors arranged in a ladder-like structure, where each switch corresponds to a binary digit (bit). When a switch is closed, it effectively adds or subtracts a specific voltage level to the output, depending on its position in the ladder. The precision of this conversion relies on the matching of resistor values and the stability of the reference voltage.

In the A/D converter illustrated in Figure B, the DAC0808 chip (IC15) is utilized for its ability to convert digital signals into analog voltages. The common voltage reference (D2) ensures that all channels operate with a consistent baseline, which is crucial for maintaining accuracy across multiple DACs. The dropping resistor (R9) plays a vital role in determining the output current, which is affected by the number of DACs in the system. Adjusting R9 allows for proper scaling of the output, ensuring that the system can accommodate varying loads or configurations.

The operational amplifier (IC16A) is employed to interface the output current from the D/A converter. Its primary function is to convert the current output into a usable analog voltage. This is achieved through feedback and gain settings in the op-amp configuration, which can be tailored to meet specific application requirements. The op-amp also provides buffering, which isolates the DAC output from the subsequent stages of the circuit, ensuring signal integrity and preventing loading effects.

Overall, this configuration of R/2R ladder, DAC0808, and operational amplifier creates a versatile and efficient system for converting digital signals into precise analog voltages, suitable for a wide range of electronic applications. Figure A is an R/2R resistor ladder. Each switch that is closed increases the amount of current at . A simple channel A/D converter is shown in Fig. B. The voltage reference (D2) is common to all channels, but-the value of the dropping resistor (R9) varies as the number of DACs installed in the system. IC15 is a DAC0808 A/D converter chip. ICI6A is an op amp to interface the output current from the D/A convert to an analog voltage output.