converter (digital to analog)
[kən-ˈvər-tər (ˈdi-ji-təl tu ˈa-nə-ˌlȯg)]
nounmasculinepl: converters (digital to analog) / conversores (digital para analógico)
conversor digital-analógico
1. An electronic device or circuit that transforms digital signals (discrete, binary values represented as 0s and 1s) into analog signals (continuous voltage or current variations)
The audio interface uses a high-quality converter (digital to analog) to ensure clear sound output from your computer.
A placa de áudio utiliza um conversor digital-analógico de alta qualidade para garantir saída de som clara do seu computador.
2. Hardware component commonly used in audio equipment, video displays, and measurement systems to enable communication between digital and analog devices
Modern televisions contain a converter (digital to analog) that processes digital broadcast signals for display.
Televisões modernas contêm um conversor digital-analógico que processa sinais de transmissão digital para exibição.
The term 'converter (digital to analog)' is primarily used in technical and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly abbreviated as 'conversor D/A' or 'conversor DAC' in professional audio, video production, and information technology fields. This technology became increasingly important with the digital revolution and is essential in consumer electronics, professional audio equipment, and industrial applications. The English acronym 'DAC' is widely recognized and used even in Portuguese-speaking technical communities.
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