analog devices
[ˈænəlɔːg dɪˈvaɪsɪz]
nounpl: analog devices
dispositivos analógicos
1. Electronic or mechanical devices that represent data through continuous physical quantities rather than discrete digital signals
Analog devices like thermometers and vinyl record players were common before the digital revolution.
Dispositivos analógicos como termômetros e toca-discos de vinil eram comuns antes da revolução digital.
2. Equipment that processes or transmits signals in analog form, using voltage or current variations to represent information
Many vintage audio systems rely on analog devices to produce warm, natural sound quality.
Muitos sistemas de áudio vintage dependem de dispositivos analógicos para produzir som quente e natural.
3. Technology that mimics natural phenomena through continuous measurement rather than numerical computation
Hospitals still use some analog devices alongside digital equipment for redundancy and reliability.
Hospitais ainda usam alguns dispositivos analógicos junto com equipamentos digitais para redundância e confiabilidade.
In Brazil, there is growing nostalgia for analog devices among younger generations, particularly vinyl records and film photography. In the USA, analog devices are often associated with vintage aesthetics and audiophile culture. The term is commonly used in technology education and professional engineering contexts in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
going analog - returning to non-digital methods or devices
analog warmth - the perceived superior sound quality of analog recordings
the analog era - the period before widespread digitalization
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