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What is the main factor that differentiates digital communication from analog communication in terms of signal degradation?
What is the main factor that differentiates digital communication from analog communication in terms of signal degradation?
- Analog signals are always clearer than digital signals.
- Analog communication can be amplified without distortion.
- Digital communication can withstand channel noise and distortion better. (correct)
- Digital communication requires a higher signal power.
What is one key advantage of digital communications over analog communications?
What is one key advantage of digital communications over analog communications?
- They have a simpler transmission medium.
- They allow for signal regeneration by repeaters. (correct)
- They always carry more data.
- They are less susceptible to any form of interference.
What happens to digital pulse signals in terms of accuracy when they are transmitted over long distances?
What happens to digital pulse signals in terms of accuracy when they are transmitted over long distances?
- They lose all their original data integrity immediately.
- They can be detected with high accuracy if repeaters are used appropriately. (correct)
- They become more susceptible to cumulative distortion.
- The accuracy decreases to zero.
How does the length of a code word in digital communication relate to the probability of the message?
How does the length of a code word in digital communication relate to the probability of the message?
How do repeaters function differently in analog systems compared to digital systems?
How do repeaters function differently in analog systems compared to digital systems?
What is the role of redundancy in digital communication?
What is the role of redundancy in digital communication?
What constitutes the information in an analog message?
What constitutes the information in an analog message?
What advantage do regenerative repeaters provide in digital communication systems?
What advantage do regenerative repeaters provide in digital communication systems?
What limitation affects the effective distance of transmitting analog messages?
What limitation affects the effective distance of transmitting analog messages?
Which statement accurately describes how digital and analog communication react to noise?
Which statement accurately describes how digital and analog communication react to noise?
In digital communications, what is the primary decision at the receiver when interpreting pulses?
In digital communications, what is the primary decision at the receiver when interpreting pulses?
What limits the transmission distance of an analog message?
What limits the transmission distance of an analog message?
Which statement about signal distortion in digital vs. analog communication is true?
Which statement about signal distortion in digital vs. analog communication is true?
What is the primary purpose of error correction coding in digital communication?
What is the primary purpose of error correction coding in digital communication?
Why is the shape of the pulse less critical in digital communication systems?
Why is the shape of the pulse less critical in digital communication systems?
Which of the following statements about digital communication is false?
Which of the following statements about digital communication is false?
Which of the following is a characteristic of digital communication systems compared to analog systems?
Which of the following is a characteristic of digital communication systems compared to analog systems?
What is one economic advantage of digital technologies over analog technologies?
What is one economic advantage of digital technologies over analog technologies?
Which wireless transmission media is known for providing high-speed transmission and is primarily used for satellite communication?
Which wireless transmission media is known for providing high-speed transmission and is primarily used for satellite communication?
How does digital communication enhance the quality of transmitted signals?
How does digital communication enhance the quality of transmitted signals?
Which of the following transmission media uses high-frequency radio waves specifically for mobile communication?
Which of the following transmission media uses high-frequency radio waves specifically for mobile communication?
What is the primary reason digital technologies have displaced many analog technologies in consumer electronics?
What is the primary reason digital technologies have displaced many analog technologies in consumer electronics?
Which of the following statements about digital signals is true?
Which of the following statements about digital signals is true?
Which of the following is NOT a form of wireless transmission media mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a form of wireless transmission media mentioned?
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Study Notes
Digital vs. Analog Signals
- Digital signals are more resilient to noise and distortion compared to analog signals.
- Analog signals rely on the waveform shape for information, making them susceptible to even slight distortions.
- Digital signals use discrete symbols, allowing for easier identification and recovery even with some distortion.
Digital Signal Regeneration
- Digital signals can be regenerated at repeaters along the transmission path, removing accumulated noise and distortion.
- Repeaters use detection and regeneration to create clean pulses for onward transmission.
- Analog systems cannot regenerate signals, making them susceptible to noise accumulation and limiting transmission distance.
Digital Communication Advantages
- Digital communication is more robust against noise and distortion than analog communication.
- Digital communication allows for signal regeneration at repeaters, extending transmission distances and maintaining signal quality.
- Analog communication is limited by initial transmission power and noise accumulation.
Source & Error Correction Coding
- Digital communication often utilizes source coding to minimize data rate without compromising accuracy.
- Source coding assigns shorter code words to more probable symbols.
- Error correction coding is used to combat noise and interference by adding redundancy, enabling the receiver to correct errors.
Digital Communication in Modern Technology
- Digital technologies have replaced analog technologies due to their superior quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Examples include DVDs replacing VHS, MP3 players replacing cassette players.
- Digital communication systems utilize inexpensive and powerful microprocessors.
- Digital signals are less susceptible to noise and interferences, contributing to their superior performance.
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