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

A Continuous Signal Whose Properties, Like Amplitude And Frequency, Vary Smoothly.

Analog Signal

Analog Signal Simple Definition

an electronic device that stores, retrieves, and calculates data

An Electronic Device That Stores, Retrieves, And Calculates Data.

Computer

Computer Simple Definition

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

The Physical Components Of A Computer, Like The CPU And Memory Storage Devices.

Computer Hardware

Computer Hardware Simple Definition

a series of electrical pulses that represents the digits of binary numbers

A Series Of Electrical Pulses That Represents The Digits Of Binary Numbers.

Digital Signal

Digital Signal Simple Definition

an electronic component that conducts current in only one direction

An Electronic Component That Conducts Current In Only One Direction.

Diode

Diode Simple Definition

the adding of impurities to a semiconductor to increase its conductivity

The Adding Of Impurities To A Semiconductor To Increase Its Conductivity.

Doping

Doping Simple Definition

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

A Circuit With Thousands Of Diodes, Transistors, And Resistors On One Silicon Chip.

Integrated Circuit

Integrated Circuit Simple Definition

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

A Material That Conducts Electricity Under Certain Conditions, It Has Properties Of Both Metals And Nonmetals.

Semiconductor

Semiconductor Simple Definition

a varying electric current that represents information

A Varying Electric Current That Represents Information.

Signal

Signal Simple Definition

a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do

A Set Of Instructions That Tells A Computer What To Do.

Software

Software Simple Definition

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

An Electronic Component That Can Amplify A Signal Or Switch A Current On.

Transistor

Transistor Simple Definition

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