Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) is a method used to generate precise frequency signals from a fixed-frequency reference clock. The core principle of DDS involves digitally creating a waveform, typically a sine wave, by using a phase accumulator, a waveform lookup table, and a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The phase accumulator increments at a rate proportional to the desired output frequency, and the resulting digital phase information is converted into an analog signal via the DAC. This process allows DDS systems to produce highly stable and accurate frequencies, making them invaluable in applications requiring precise signal generation.