Acronym for "Analog-to-Digital Converter". Refers to a device that can convert an analog input signal to a digital signal. Use this tag for questions about the usage or design of an ADC.
For digital systems such as computer or microcontrollers to manipulate an analog signal, the signal must first be converted to a digital one. An ADC is a device that can perform this transformation. The techniques used to accomplish this task can vary depending on the type of analog input signal and the desired digital signal format.
Questions should use this tag when they are about the usage or design of analog-to-digital converters.
Additional Information:
Wikipedia entry for Analog-to-Digital Converters
