{"id":248,"date":"2011-04-26T13:34:30","date_gmt":"2011-04-26T20:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missinglinkelectronics.com\/devzone\/?p=248"},"modified":"2024-06-19T02:12:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T09:12:50","slug":"fpga-integrated-dac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missinglinkelectronics.com\/devzone\/application-notes\/fpga-integrated-dac\/","title":{"rendered":"FPGA + integrated DAC"},"content":{"rendered":"Integrated DAC for Altera Cyclone-IV Devices TB20110426 This Technical Brief explains the use of Delta Sigma Modulation to implement resource-efficient Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) in Altera FPGA devices. Starting with an introduction into the technology of Delta Sigma Modulation, we will cover the relevant technical aspects for implementing and applying this as a flexible and cost-efficient means for DAC. We will provide the results of diligent testing using Altera Cyclone-IV FPGA devices which led to our technical specifications (Signal-to-Noise Ratios, Total Harmonic Distortion, Spurios-Free Dynamic Range values) including results for higher order modulators. Copyright \u00a9 2026 Missing Link Electronics. All rights reserved. Missing Link Electronics, the stylized Missing Link Electronics MLE logo are the service mark and\/or trademark of Missing Link Electronics, Inc. All other product or service names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Field-Programmable Gate-Arrays (FPGA) are well established for implementing programmable Systems-on-Chip. A lesser known feature is their programmable digital I\/O capabilities. Supporting switching at frequencies of many hundred MHz, FPGA pins have become a viable option for quality analog I\/O. This Technical Brief shows how to implement Delta Sigma Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC) inside Altera FPGA devices plus some additional passive components. The result is a flexible integrated solution with smaller PCB footprint, field-upgradability and reduced risk

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Integrated DAC for Altera Cyclone-IV Devices This Technical Brief explains the use of Delta Sigma Modulation to implement resource-efficient Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) in Altera FPGA devices. Starting with an introduction into the technology of Delta Sigma Modulation, we will cover the relevant technical aspects for implementing and applying this as a flexible and cost-efficient means<\/p>\n

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