PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER
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1. A circuit, comprisinga digital-to-analog converter (DAC) configured to receive a digital code input, wherein the DAC comprises:
- a first output terminal configured to provide a current output based on the digital code input; and
a second output terminal configured to provide a voltage output based on the digital code input.
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Abstract
A multi-mode digital-to-analog converter (DAC) configured to operate in a plurality of modes.
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1. A circuit, comprising
a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) configured to receive a digital code input, wherein the DAC comprises: -
a first output terminal configured to provide a current output based on the digital code input; and a second output terminal configured to provide a voltage output based on the digital code input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A circuit, comprising
a multi-mode digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to operate in a plurality of modes including at least a current mode and a voltage mode, wherein the multi-mode DAC is configured to receive a digital code input, to provide an analog current output, corresponding to the digital code input, when in the current mode, and to provide a voltage output, corresponding to the digital code input, when in the voltage mode.
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17. A method, comprising:
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receiving a digital code input at a multi-mode digital-to-analog converter (DAC), the multi-mode DAC to operate in a plurality of modes including at least a current mode and a voltage mode; providing a current output, corresponding to the digital code input, when in the current mode; and providing a voltage output, corresponding to the digital code input, when in the voltage mode. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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