Introduction to Signals and Systems
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What is the relationship between the even and odd components of a signal x(t)?

  • Their product is the original signal.
  • They are always equal.
  • Their sum reconstructs the original signal. (correct)
  • Their difference is zero.

Which statement best describes a periodic continuous time signal?

  • It has a fundamental period that is a negative value.
  • It can have multiple fundamental periods.
  • It satisfies the condition x(t + T) = x(t) for all t. (correct)
  • It is defined only for discrete values of time.

How is the fundamental period N0 of a discrete time signal defined?

  • It is the average of all values in the sequence.
  • It is the smallest positive integer N for which x[n + mN] = x[n] holds. (correct)
  • It is equal to the number of samples in the signal.
  • It is the highest positive integer N that satisfies the periodic condition.

What characterizes a non-periodic signal?

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What is the instantaneous power p(t) across a resistor R in terms of current i(t)?

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What is the primary purpose of a signal in the context of systems?

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How can signals be classified based on their time behavior?

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Which of the following describes a deterministic signal?

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What characterizes a multiple variable signal?

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Which option correctly defines a unit impulse signal?

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Which statement about analog and digital signals is true?

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What differentiates even signals from odd signals?

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In the context of signals, what is meant by the term 'energy signal'?

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What characterizes a real signal?

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How can random signals be described?

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What is true about an odd signal?

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Which of the following is an example of a deterministic signal?

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Which statement is correct regarding even signals?

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What is the general form of a complex signal?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes random signals?

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What is the main difference between Continuous Time (CT) signals and Discrete Time (DT) signals?

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How is a DT signal represented mathematically?

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What type of signal is characterized by being defined for any value in the continuous interval?

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What is a characteristic of a Discrete Time (DT) signal?

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What is the sampling interval in the context of DT signals?

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What describes Digital signals?

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Which of the following is true about CT and DT signals?

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In the representation x[n] = x(tn), what does x(tn) signify?

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What is the mathematical representation for normalized energy content E of a continuous time signal x(t)?

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For a continuous time signal x(t), when is it classified as an energy signal?

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What defines the normalized average power P of a continuous time signal x(t)?

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Which of the following determines the normalized energy content E for a discrete time signal x[n]?

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What is the primary distinction between energy signals and power signals?

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Which mathematical limit is applied when calculating the normalized average power P of a discrete time signal x[n]?

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What is the integral used in the definition of normalized energy content for continuous time signals?

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In the context of discrete signals, which condition signifies that a signal is an energy signal?

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Flashcards

What is a Signal?

A function representing a physical quantity or variable, usually containing information about a phenomenon's behavior or nature.

Signal Example: Voltage

The patterns of variation over time in a source or capacitor voltage.

Signal Example: Force/Velocity

Changes in applied force and resulting automobile velocity over time.

Mathematical Definition of a Signal

A signal is a function of one or more dependent variables, representing a quantifiable aspect of a physical phenomenon.

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Single-variable signal

A signal dependent on only one variable, such as f(x) or g(x).

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Multiple-variable signal

A signal dependent on multiple variables, such as f(x,y,z).

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Speech Signal Example

A signal represented by sound pressure as a function of time.

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Picture Signal Example

A signal represented by brightness as a function of two spatial variables.

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Continuous Time (CT) Signals

Signals with independent variable defined for a continuous set of values, think of a smooth curve representing a wave.

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Discrete Time (DT) Signals

Signals whose independent variable takes on only discrete values, think of a series of points plotted on a graph.

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Sampled Signal

A DT signal acquired by sampling a CT signal at specific instants.

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Sampling Interval

The interval between two consecutive samples in a DT signal.

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Analog Signal

CT signal that can take on any value within a continuous interval, think of an ever-changing analog wave form.

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Digital Signal

DT signal that can take only a finite number of distinct values, think of a step function.

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Time-Varying Signals

Signals whose independent variable is usually time (t), but it can also be space or other variables.

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Time-Invariant Signals

Signals with a constant value over time or any other variable, think of a flat line on a graph.

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Deterministic Signal

A signal where the value at a given time can be predicted with certainty. Its pattern is regular and can be described mathematically.

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Random Signal

A signal where the value at a given time cannot be predicted in advance. Its pattern is irregular.

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Real Signal

A signal whose value is a real number.

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Complex Signal

A signal whose value is a complex number, expressed as a sum of a real and imaginary part.

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Even Signal

A signal where the value at a given time is the same as the value at its negative counterpart. It looks symmetric about the vertical axis.

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Odd Signal

A signal where the value at a given time is the negative of the value at its negative counterpart. It looks like a mirror image across the origin.

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Signal Decomposition

A signal can be decomposed into two parts: one even signal and one odd signal.

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Even Signal Property

The value of x(t) is the same as the value of x(-t).

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Periodic continuous-time signal

A continuous-time signal x(t) is periodic if there is a positive value T (period) for which x(t + T) = x(t) for all t. This means the signal repeats itself every T units of time.

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Fundamental Period (T0)

The fundamental period T0 is the smallest positive value of T for which x(t + T) = x(t) holds. It's the shortest time interval over which the signal repeats.

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Periodic discrete-time signal

A discrete-time signal x[n] is periodic if there is a positive integer N (period) for which x[n + N] = x[n] for all n.

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Fundamental Period (N0) - Discrete

The fundamental period N0 is the smallest positive integer N for which x[n + N] = x[n] holds. It's the smallest number of samples over which the signal repeats.

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Non Periodic Signal

Any signal that doesn't repeat itself is called a non-periodic or aperiodic signal.

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Energy signal (CT)

The total energy content of a continuous-time signal x(t) is defined as the integral of the squared signal over all time.

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Power signal (CT)

The normalized average power of a continuous-time signal x(t) is defined as the limit of the average of the squared signal over an infinite time interval.

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Energy signal (DT)

The total energy content of a discrete-time signal x[n] is defined as the sum of the squared signal over all discrete time indices.

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Power signal (DT)

The normalized average power of a discrete-time signal x[n] is defined as the limit of the average of the squared signal over an infinite number of samples.

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Energy Signal Condition

A signal is considered an energy signal if and only if its total energy content is finite. It has a finite amount of energy.

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Power Signal Condition

A signal is considered a power signal if and only if its normalized average power is finite. It has a finite amount of power.

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Types of Signals

Both energy and power signals have their own unique properties and are used in different contexts.

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Hybrid Signal

A real-world signal can exhibit characteristics of both energy and power signals, depending on the specific application or context.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Signals and Systems

  • A signal is a function representing a physical quantity or variable that typically contains information about a phenomenon's behavior or nature.
  • Examples include patterns of variation over time in voltages (e.g., source and capacitor voltages), applied force, and resulting automobile velocity.

What is a Signal (Mathematical Definition)

  • A signal is a function of one or more dependent variables.
  • Examples include acoustic pressure as a function of time (speech signals) and brightness as a function of spatial variables (images).
  • Signals are mathematically represented as f(x1, x2, x3..., xn), where f is the dependent variable and x1, x2, x3, ..., xn are independent variables.

Classification of Signals

Continuous Time (CT) and Discrete Time (DT) Signals

  • CT signals have a continuous independent variable, typically time (t). The signal is defined for a continuum of values of the independent variable.
  • DT signals have a discrete independent variable, typically represented as n. The signal is defined only at discrete points in time.

Analog and Digital Signals

  • Analog signals can take on any value within a continuous interval.
  • Digital signals can only take on a finite number of distinct values.

Real and Complex Signals

  • Real signals have real-valued outputs.
  • Complex signals have complex-valued outputs, usually expressed as a sum of real and imaginary components.

Deterministic and Random Signals

  • Deterministic signals have no uncertainty and can be predicted at any given time. The amplitude can be computed mathematically.
  • Random signals (non-deterministic signals) exhibit uncertainty and cannot be predicted in advance; their behavior is unpredictable and irregular.

Even and Odd Signals

  • Even signal (x(t) or x[n]): x(t) = x(-t) or x[n] = x[-n]
  • Odd signal (x(t) or x[n]): x(t) = -x(-t) or x[n] = -x[-n]

Periodic and Non-Periodic Signals

  • Periodic signals: A signal x(t) is periodic with period T if x(t + T) = x(t) for all t. The fundamental period (T0) is the smallest positive value of T that satisfies this condition. This also applies to discrete-time signals (x[n]).
  • Non-periodic/aperiodic signals: Signals that do not repeat their pattern consistently over time.

Energy and Power Signals

  • Signals can be classified based on their energy (E) or average power (P).
  • Energy Signals: 0 < E < ∞ and P = 0.
  • Power Signals: 0 < P < ∞ and E = ∞.

Basic Continuous-Time Signals

Unit Step Function (u(t))

  • The unit step function is also known as the Heaviside unit function. Defined as u(t) = 1 for t > 0 and 0 for t < 0.
  • It represents a sharp change or transition.

Unit Impulse Function (δ(t))

  • Also known as the Dirac delta function, plays a central role in system analysis.
  • It is a very narrow pulse with unit area and zero value everywhere except t = 0.

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