Digital-to-analog

 

The process in which a series of discrete binary integers is converted to a continuous analog signal.

A digital to analogue converter is a device for transforming digital data into an analogue signal. Each input digital number, or word, is converted into a corresponding analogue level.

DACs are available as integrated circuits and are a vital part of any digital system needing to provide an analogue output.

The reverse process of A/D or ADC.