Analog

/ˈænəlɔːɡ/

adjective … “Continuous representation of information.”

Analog refers to signals, data, or systems that represent information using continuous physical quantities rather than discrete values. In computing and electronics, analog signals vary smoothly over time, often representing real-world phenomena such as sound, light, temperature, or voltage. Analog systems contrast with digital systems, which represent data using discrete levels or binary values.

Key characteristics of Analog include: