Physical world is analog

• Digital systems need to

  • Measure analog quantities
    • Switch inputs, speech waveforms, etc
  • Control analog systems
    • Computer monitors, automotive engine control, etc

• Analog-to-digital: A/D converter (ADC)

  • Example: CD recording

• Digital-to-analog: D/A converter (DAC)

  • Example: CD playback

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