Components of Signals and Systems
Let us study the components that make up signals and systems
- Input: As shown in the block diagram above, Input refers to the analog or digital signal that is fed to the system for processing. The final value is obtained by performing operations on the input values.
- System: The system is made of internal circuitry that is designed to perform certain specific operations on the signals like modulation or filtering of signal. The system is used for processing the original input that was sent.
- Output: The output refers to the final signal that is generated after processing the input signal. This signal is then used or transmitted to some channel depending on the need of the signal.
Signals and Systems
Electronics and communication engineering deals with signal processing and signal transmission. This field of engineering is known as signals and systems. In this article, we will introduce the readers to signals and systems by defining all the necessary terms and discussing the components that make up the communication system.
We will also categorize signals and systems based on their classification and try to understand them through circuit diagrams. The later part of the article will talk about the characteristics, advantages, and applications of signals and systems along with some limitations. The article will conclude with some frequently asked questions that the readers can refer to.
Table of Content
- Signals and Systems
- Components
- Signals
- Types
- Analog Vs Digital Signals
- System
- Conversion of Analog to Digital Signals
- Why do we need to convert an Analog Signal to a Digital Signal?
- Continuous Systems vs Discrete Systems
- Characteristics
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Applications