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A counter-ramp ADC stops counting when ________.

the input voltage equals the DAC staircase voltage
the counter reaches a maximum count
the input voltage equals 5 volts
the DAC staircase voltage equals 5 volts

Correct Answer: the input voltage equals the DAC staircase voltage

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