adc

An ADC (Analog‑to‑Digital Converter) is an electronic device that converts continuous analog signals—such as voltage or current—into discrete digital numbers that can be processed by microcontrollers, computers, or digital signal processors. It samples the analog input at a specific rate (sampling frequency) and quantizes each sample into a binary value based on its resolution (e.g., 8‑bit, 12‑bit, 16‑bit), determining the smallest voltage step it can represent. ADCs are essential in applications like audio recording, sensor data acquisition, instrumentation, and any system that needs to interface real‑world analog signals with digital electronics. Views Nigeria