A DAC is monotonic if its output:
A) increases and decreases as the binary input increases from one input to the next.
B) decreases as the binary input increases from one value to the next.
C) increases as the binary input increases from one value to the next.
D) increases and decreases as the binary input decreases from one input to the next.

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A DAC is considered monotonic if its output increases (or remains constant) as the binary input increases from one value to the next. This ensures that there is no decrease in the output voltage for an increase in the input code, which is crucial for avoiding distortion in the converted signal.

A DAC Is Monotonic If Its Output