Understanding Motor Controls
Understanding Motor Controls
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ISBN: 9781337798686
Author: Stephen L. Herman
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
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Chapter 40, Problem 1RQ

Explain the difference between digital inputs and analog inputs.

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To determine

The differences between the digital and analog inputs.

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The differences between the digital and analog inputs are as follows:

Digital input.Analog input.
Digital inputs are discrete time signals.Analog inputs are continuous signals.
Digital inputs are represented as square waves.Analog inputs are represented as sine waves.
Digital input consumes high bandwidth.Analog input consumes less bandwidth.
Digital inputs are stored as binary bits.Analog inputs are stored as wave forms.
High cost.Low cost.

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