analog converter
[/ˈænəlɔːg kənˈvɜːrtər/]
nounpl: analog converters
conversor analógico
1. An electronic device that converts analog signals (continuous voltage or current signals) into digital signals for processing by computers or digital devices
The audio interface uses an analog converter to transform the microphone's continuous signal into digital data.
A interface de áudio usa um conversor analógico para transformar o sinal contínuo do microfone em dados digitais.
2. A circuit or component that translates real-world physical quantities (such as temperature, pressure, or sound) into digital format for computer interpretation
The sensor requires an analog converter to communicate temperature readings to the control system.
O sensor requer um conversor analógico para comunicar as leituras de temperatura ao sistema de controle.
This is primarily a technical term used in electronics, telecommunications, audio engineering, and computer science in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It became increasingly important with the digital revolution and is standard terminology in technology education and professional settings in Brazil, Portugal, and the USA.
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