Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - ADC

What does ADC stand for?

• Analog-to-Digital Converter

• Analog-to-Digital Connector

• Analog-Digital Converter

• Analog-Digital Connector

What is the primary function of an ADC?

• Convert analog signal to digital signal

• Convert digital signal to analog signal

• Amplify digital signal

• Amplify analog signal

What determines the resolution of an ADC?

• Frequency of the signal

• Amplitude of the signal

• Sample rate

• Number of bits used to store each sample's value

Which device uses an ADC to convert audio signals?

• Printer

• Computer sound card

• Monitor

• Keyboard

What is the purpose of a digital camera sensor in relation to an ADC?

• Convert light intensity into digital data

• Convert digital data into light intensity

• Convert analog signal to digital signal

• Convert digital signal to analog signal

What is the role of an ADC in LCD monitors and televisions?

• Amplify digital signal

• Convert analog video signal to digital data

• Amplify analog signal

• Convert digital data to analog video signal

What is the second step in the process of converting an analog signal to a digital signal by an ADC?

• Round the measurement to the nearest numerical value

• Measure the amplitude of the analog signal

• Sample the analog signal at regular intervals

• Quantize each sample to a specific value within a numerical range

What improves the quality and accuracy of the resulting digital signal in an ADC?

• Decrease in amplitude of the signal

• Increase in sample rate and resolution

• Increase in amplitude of the signal

• Decrease in sample rate and resolution

Which input devices use ADCs to convert analog video signals into digital video?

• Converter box or tuner card

• Mouse

• External hard drive

• USB drive

What is the opposite function of an ADC?

• Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

• Analog-to-Digital Connector

• Analog-Digital Converter

• Analog-to-Digital Amplifier