Calculating the Energy and Power of the Signals

The Energy of the Signals can be calculated as

Square of amplitude/magnitude(if complex) over entire time domain. 
for a continuous time signal
 
for a discrete time signal
 

The power of the Signal can be calculated as

Rate of change of energy. 
for a continuous time signal. 

for a discrete time signal-
 

Classes of signals on the basis of their power and energy

  • Energy signal: generally converging signals, aperiodic signals or signals that are bounded.
     
  • Power signal: generally periodic signals, as they encompass infinite area under their graph and extend from to 
  • Neither energy nor power signal
     

Introduction to Signals and Systems: Properties of systems

In this article, we will go through Signal and systems, First, we will define what is a signal and what is a system, then we will go through the calculation of the Energy and Power of Signals with their transformation, At last we will conclude our article with Properties, Applications and some FAQs.

Table of Content

  • What are Signals ?
  • What is a System ?
  • Calculating the Energy and Power
  • Properties of Systems
  • Applications


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