adc

An ADC (Analog‑to‑Digital Converter) is an electronic device that transforms continuous analog signals—such as voltage or current—into discrete digital numbers that can be processed by microprocessors, digital signal processors, or computers. It samples the input signal at a specific rate (sampling frequency) and assigns each sample a binary value based on its amplitude, determined by the converter’s resolution (e.g., 8‑bit, 12‑bit, 16‑bit). ADCs are essential in applications like audio recording, sensor interfacing, telecommunications, and instrumentation. Views Nigeria