UNIVERSITY OF GARDEN
CITY
Faculty Of Engineering
Biomedical Department
SEMESTER (6)
DIFFERECE ANALOG & DIGITAL
Group [A]
Presenters :-
1\ Mustafa
2\Waleed
3\Alameen
4\Amr
5\Manasck
6\Feda
7\Amna
8\Rayan
9\Hiba
10\Wamda
Definition of Analog Signal :-
Analog signal is continuous in nature as it is well defined for every specific time. More
specifically, it is the one defined continuously for a range of values with time. These are
represented as a sinusoidal waveform. The figure below represents an analog signal:
As we can see here that the signal is continuous in nature as its every value is specified for each
particular interval of time, thus, is referred as the continuous-time signal. For the purpose of
recording the analog signals, the actual signal must be preserved as only in that case we can
record the accurate analog signal.
However, whenever in any application there arises a need to change an analog signal into a
digital one then through sampling this can be achieved. In the sampling technique, this signal is
sampled at certain fixed time intervals and the sampled voltage is converted into digital values.
Definition of Digital Signal :-
A type of signal which is non-continuous in nature as it is defined only for a set of discrete times
is known as a digital signal. More simply, we can say, it is specified at some particular time
instants only. Thus, here the information is represented as a set of discrete values. The figure
given below shows the signal representation in digital form:
Here it is clear that the data is discretely positioned in time axis thus is shown in the form of bits
i.e., 0 and 1. This means that here the signal performs the sudden transition between 0 and 1
where these two values correspond to the two voltage levels. For the purpose of recording the
signals, in the digital one, only the samples of the actual signal are taken and not the whole
signal.
Differences Between Analog and Digital Signal :-
1. Analog and digital signals are differentiated mainly on the basis of
their way to carry the information. Analog signals represent the
information as a continuous function of time. As against, digital
signals are represented discretely at specific time intervals.
2. Analog signals deteriorate more easily than digital one as their
susceptibility towards noise is higher.
3. The devices that operate on an analog signal need more power for
transmission and reception than the devices that work on the digital
signal.
4. The information represented by the analog signal is comparatively
more accurate than the digital signal due to its continuous range of
values.
5. Analog signals are transmitted at a slower rate than digital signals
as the information holds more values thus is precise.
6. An analog signal is defined by the amplitude, phase, frequency,
etc. While the digital signal is mainly associated with bit rate, bit
intervals, etc.
7. The sinusoidal representation of the analog signal makes it difficult
to understand or get decoded thus encryption is not required in
analog signals. But as the digital signals are in the form of square
waves, thus, it can be decoded easily hence need to be encrypted
for secured communication.
8. On the basis of processing, it is said that the continuous nature of
the signal offers easy processing of the analog signal. However,
the discrete nature of the signal offers difficultly in the processing
of the digital signal.
Comparison Chart :-
Basis for
Analog Signal Digital Signal
Comparison
Nature Continuous with time. Discrete sets at specific time.
Type of Waveform Sinusoidal waves Square waves
Representation
Continuous range of
Information carried Discrete value i.e., 0 and 1.
values.
Noise Susceptibility More Comparatively less
Processing offered Easy Quite complex
Positive as well as
Signal polarity Only positive
negative
Signal encryption Not required Required
Bandwidth Low Comparatively high
Power required for
More Less in comparison to analog signal
transmission
Rate of data
Slow Quite fast
transmission
Parameters Amplitude, frequency,
Bit rate, bit interval, etc.
associated phase, etc.
Accuracy of
More Comparatively less
information
Computer data transmission and reception,
Examples Human voice, vision. transmission of signals through cables like
telephone.
Conclusion :-
Thus, the above discussion concludes that due to the way of representing
the signal, the two are differentiated. And because of this, the two types
of signals possess different properties and are used in different
applications. Like analog signals are used in radio wave transmission
and reception whereas digital signals are used in the field of digital
electronics.