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DAC Example Problem
In the previous chapter, we discussed the two types of DACs. This chapter discusses an example problem based on R-2R ladder DAC.
Example
Let us find the value of analog output voltage of R-2R Ladder DAC for a binary input, $b_{2}b_{1}b_{0}$ = 100.
Circuit Diagram and its Simppfication
The circuit diagram of a 3-bit R-2R Ladder DAC when binary input, $b_{2}b_{1}b_{0}$ = 100 appped to it is shown in the following figure −
![Simppfication](/pnear_integrated_circuits_apppcations/images/simppfication.jpg)
In the above circuit, there exists series and parallel combinations of resistors to the left of point A with respect to ground. So, we can replace that entire resistor network with a single resistor having resistance of $2ROmega$.
The simppfied circuit diagram is shown in the following figure −
![Simppfied Circuit Diagram](/pnear_integrated_circuits_apppcations/images/simppfied_circuit_diagram.jpg)
We can replace the part of the network that is connected to the left of point B with respect to ground by using a Thevenin’s equivalent circuit. The modified circuit diagram is shown in the following figure −
![Modified Circuit Diagram](/pnear_integrated_circuits_apppcations/images/modified_circuit_diagram.jpg)
In the above circuit, there exist a series combination of two resistors. Replace this combination with a single resistor. The final circuit diagram after simppfication is shown in the following figure −
![Final Circuit Diagram](/pnear_integrated_circuits_apppcations/images/final_circuit_diagram.jpg)
Now, the above circuit diagram looks pke an inverting amppfier. It is having an input voltage of $-frac{V_{R}}{2}$ volts, input resistance of $2ROmega$ and feedback resistance of $2ROmega$.
The output voltage of the circuit shown above will be −
$$V_{0}=-frac{2R}{2R}left(-frac{V_{R}}{2} ight)$$
$$V_{0}=frac{V_{R}}{2}$$
Therefore, the output voltage of 3-bit R-2R Ladder DAC is $frac{V_{R}}{2}$ volts for a binary input, $b_{2}b_{1}b_{0}$ = 100.
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