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.

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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.

n-bit DAC resolution formula, equation

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.

SNR to Resolution Converter

SNR to Resolution Converter

Convert between Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and resolution in N bits using our online converter. Includes SNR to resolution and resolution to SNR conversion.

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