Question

In SAR based conversions, each bit typically requires one clock cycle (sometimes two) to make a comparison and set up the new voltage.

(a) true

(b) false

(c) cant be said

(d) depends on the conditions

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) true

Explanation: In SAR based conversions, each bit typically requires one clock cycle (sometimes two) to make a comparison and set up the new voltage.