analog simulation
[ˈænəlɔːɡ ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: analog simulations
simulação analógica
1. A method of modeling or replicating the behavior of a physical system or process using analog circuits or continuous variable signals rather than digital representations
The engineer used analog simulation to test the circuit behavior before manufacturing.
O engenheiro usou simulação analógica para testar o comportamento do circuito antes da fabricação.
2. The process of representing continuous physical phenomena through analog computing devices or systems that use varying voltage or current levels
Analog simulation was essential in aerospace engineering before digital computers became prevalent.
A simulação analógica foi essencial na engenharia aeroespacial antes dos computadores digitais se tornarem prevalentes.
3. In electronics and physics, the use of analog computers or circuits to predict system behavior under various conditions
The analog simulation allowed researchers to observe real-time responses to changing parameters.
A simulação analógica permitiu que os pesquisadores observassem respostas em tempo real às mudanças de parâmetros.
Analog simulation is primarily a technical term used in engineering, electronics, and scientific fields. While more common in historical contexts (pre-1980s), it remains relevant in specific applications like power systems analysis, RF circuit design, and physics education. The term carries nostalgic significance in Brazil and Portugal among older engineers who worked with analog computers during the analog computing era.
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