DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER,

Abstract

A simpler-than-conventional digital-to-analog converter is suggested, which includes two counters 1 and 2 having a scaling factor K. The input number is placed in counter 1 while counter 2 is set in its initial position. Both counters are fed from a pulse generator. Overflow pulses are time-shifted. The ratio of this shift to the period between overflow pulses - a 'phase shift' between two pulse sequences - is independent of the clock frequency and is determined only by the number placed into counter 1. This 'phase shift' is held until the next number is fed to counter 1; hence, the converter also has a memory characteristic. The 'phase shift' can easily be converted into voltage or current.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 13, 1968
Accession Number
AD0681733

Entities

People

  • B. F. Markov
  • V. G. Berlin
  • Yu. V. Rozen

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Converters
  • Energy Systems
  • Frequency
  • Generators
  • Phase Shift
  • Pulse Generators
  • Sequences
  • Signal Generators

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.