What is the main disadvantage of the stairstep-ramp A/D converter? – McqOptions

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1.	What is the main disadvantage of the stairstep-ramp A/D converter?
A.	The counter must count up from zero at the beginning of each conversion sequence, and the conversion time will vary depending on the input voltage.
B.	It requires a counter.
C.	It requires a precision clock in order for the conversion to be reliable.
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. It requires a counter.

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