analog device

Definitions

A device that represents data using continuous physical quantities, such as voltage or pressure, rather than discrete binary digits.

A mechanism or instrument that processes information through a direct, proportional relationship between the input and output signals.

Examples

A traditional vinyl record player is a classic example of an analog device that reproduces sound through physical grooves.

Engineers often use an analog device like an oscilloscope to visualize continuous electrical signals in real time.

Synonyms

non-digital device mechanical instrument continuous signal device traditional hardware

Antonyms

digital device computerized system binary electronic device microprocessor-based hardware