Analog System vs Digital System
1. Introduction
Analog and Digital systems are two fundamental concepts in Digital Logic and Applications. They differ in
signal representation, behavior, and applications. Below is a detailed comparison.
2. Analog System
An Analog System processes continuous signals with infinite possible values over a range. It is often used in
natural and physical systems like temperature sensors and audio signals.
Analog Signal Diagram:
Voltage
|
| /---\ /---\ /---\
| / \ / \ / \
|--------/ \_/ \___/ \____ Time -->
3. Digital System
A Digital System processes discrete signals represented in binary (0 and 1). It is used in computers,
calculators, and digital electronics due to its precision and noise immunity.
Digital Signal Diagram:
Voltage
|
| +------+ +------+
| | | | |
|---------+ +--------+ +---- Time -->
LOW (0) HIGH (1)
4. Key Differences Between Analog and Digital
Analog System:
- Continuous signal
- Infinite values
- Prone to noise
- Example: Radios, Thermometers
Digital System:
- Discrete binary signal (0 and 1)
Analog System vs Digital System
- Finite values
- Noise immune
- Example: Computers, Microcontrollers
5. Applications in Digital Logic
In Digital Logic, digital systems are used to create circuits using logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, etc.). These
systems power modern computing devices, embedded systems, and communication systems.
6. Combined Signal Diagram
Analog System Digital System
Voltage /---\ /---\ /---\ +----+ +----+
/ \ / \ / \ | | | |
----------- \/ \ \-----------+ +------+ +---- Time -->
Continuous (infinite values) Discrete (0 and 1 only)