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What is quantization in ADC?
Analog-to-Digital (ADC) Quantization Quantization is the process where the Least Significant Bit (LSB) is determined if the input analog voltage lies in the lowest sub-range of the input voltage range. Due to the digital nature of an ADC, continuous output values are not possible.
Why do we need to modulate analog signals?
The signals within 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range can travel only a few distances. To send the message signal, the length of the antenna should be a quarter wavelength of the used frequency. Thus, modulation is required to increase the frequency of the message signal and to enhance its strength to reach the receiver.
What is analog in data communication?
Analog transmission is a transmission method of conveying information using a continuous signal which varies in amplitude, phase, or some other property in proportion to that information. Others define that as digital transmission and as a digital signal.
What is the use of ADC in digital electronics?
An ADC may also provide an isolated measurement such as an electronic device that converts an input analog voltage or currentto a digital number proportional to the magnitude of the voltage or current. It is used because the controllers or the processors doesn’t understand anything except the digital i
How does an ADC work with a temperature sensor?
As we know the work of ADC is to convert analog signal to digital signal so it receives the information from outside world that is from any sensor. If its temperature sensor it will sense the temperature which will be provided by sensor as an input to the controller which with the help of ADC, convert into digital information.
Is it possible to measure voltage with an ADC?
No defiantly not. An ADC can only convert analog voltage values into digital values. So which ever parameter we wish to measure, it should be converted into voltage first, this conversion can be done with the help of sensors.
What is the function of adadc in Arduino?
ADC will be a part of a controller, mostly in Atmega series in Arduino or a custom chip like MCP3008 for Raspberry PI. This is to convert the analog signal to digital signal, as you know controllers reads and gives out only digital signal. Write better C++ code with less effort.