n-bit DAC Resolution Calculator and Formula
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This page describes an n-bit DAC resolution calculator. This digital-to-analog converter calculates the resolution as its output. The DAC resolution formula/equation used by this DAC calculator is also provided.
EXAMPLE:
- INPUTS:
- Number of bits in DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) = 8
- Maximum output voltage = 5V
- OUTPUT:
- DAC Resolution (i.e., Step size) = 0.01953125
DAC Resolution Formula | DAC Step Size Formula
Definition: The number of possible different output levels that a DAC can generate is known as the resolution of the DAC converter. It’s also known as the step size of the DAC converter.
The following DAC conversion formula/equation is used for this 8-bit DAC calculator.
The formula is:
Resolution = Vmax / 2n
Where:
- Vmax is the maximum output voltage
- n is the number of bits of the DAC
For example, consider an 8-bit DAC that has a 0 to 3V output voltage range.
Now, the step size (or resolution) is equal to 3 / 28.
This gives us 11.72 mV as the resolution of the DAC.
This is the minimum voltage that can be measured using this DAC converter.