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analog signal

a continuous signal whose properties, like amplitude and frequency, vary smoothly
analog signal Simple Definition

computer

an electronic device that stores, retrieves, and calculates data
computer Simple Definition

computer hardware

the physical components of a computer, like the CPU and memory storage devices
computer hardware Simple Definition

digital signal

a series of electrical pulses that represents the digits of binary numbers
digital signal Simple Definition

diode

an electronic component that conducts current in only one direction
diode Simple Definition

doping

the adding of impurities to a semiconductor to increase its conductivity
doping Simple Definition

integrated circuit

a circuit with thousands of diodes, transistors, and resistors on one silicon chip
integrated circuit Simple Definition

semiconductor

a material that conducts electricity under certain conditions, it has properties of both metals and nonmetals
semiconductor Simple Definition

signal

a varying electric current that represents information
signal Simple Definition

software

a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do
software Simple Definition

transistor

an electronic component that can amplify a signal or switch a current on
transistor Simple Definition

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