How Do ADCs Work? -- The Learning Circuit 93

How Do ADCs Work?

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We live in an analog world, but our computers and electronics need to translate signals into binary in order to process them. In order to interpret analog signals from various sensors and inputs, processors use ADCs to convert them to digital signals. Watch along as Karen explains in depth how ADCs work in various ways to convert analog signals into binary, digital signals.

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electronicslearner101 over 3 years ago

Hi there! I love your channel and it has really help me learn Electronics. I never really understood this topic but it makes sense now! Could you please make a video on LC Oscillators or tanks or about resonance? Thanks!
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miles90 over 3 years ago

Sorry, I missed a lot of videos, especially those treating of AC current.

Thank you Karen.
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makerkaren over 3 years ago in reply to DAB

I feel you there. I never had a really nice tv until a couple years ago. Now I struggle watching all my old DVDs because the resolution is too low. I'm constantly complaining about the pixels. I actually buy blu-ray now because it makes a difference on my current TV, where it didn't on previous TVs.
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DAB over 3 years ago

Good job of explaining the basics of ADC.

I see the effect of low bit ADC on movies and TV shows.

My TV is 12 bit and I instantly see the 8 bit levels from low end TV cameras, especially in high contrast lighting. You definitely see image pixelation.

I look forward to seeing what you do with the Arduino ADC.

DAB
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