Spurious-free dynamic range 1970-01-01
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) is a measure used in the field of signal processing, particularly in the context of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and radio frequency (RF) systems. It quantifies the range over which a system can accurately measure an input signal without being affected by spurious signals, such as harmonics, intermodulation products, or noise.
Steered-Response Power Phase Transform 1970-01-01
The Steered-Response Power Phase Transform (SRP-PHAT) is a technique used primarily in the field of microphone array signal processing, particularly for sound source localization. It is designed to enhance the ability to determine the direction of arrival (DOA) of a sound source by combining signals recorded from multiple microphones. ### Key Components: 1. **Microphone Array**: SRP-PHAT utilizes an array of microphones to capture sound, allowing for spatial analysis of sound waves.
Successive-approximation ADC 1970-01-01
A Successive-Approximation Analog-to-Digital Converter (SAR ADC) is a type of ADC that converts an analog signal into a digital signal through a process of successive approximation. It is widely used in applications requiring moderate speed and high resolution. The SAR ADC typically consists of a sample-and-hold circuit, a comparator, and a binary search algorithm implemented with a digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
Super Bit Mapping 1970-01-01
Super Bit Mapping (SBM) is a digital audio processing technology developed by Sony. It is primarily used to enhance the quality of audio when converting from a higher bit depth to a lower bit depth, such as from 24-bit to 16-bit formats, which is a common requirement for CD audio. The main goal of SBM is to minimize distortion and maintain audio fidelity during the bit-depth reduction process.
System analysis 1970-01-01
System analysis is a structured approach used to understand, design, and improve systems. It involves examining the components and interactions within a system to identify issues, needs, and opportunities for enhancement. Here are some key aspects of system analysis: 1. **Objective**: The primary goal of system analysis is to analyze and understand the requirements and functionality of a system, whether it’s an information system, software application, business process, or any other complex structure.
Talk box 1970-01-01
A "Talk Box" typically refers to a device used by musicians, particularly guitarists and keyboardists, to create unique vocal-like effects with their instruments. The talk box allows the musician to shape the sound of their instrument using their mouth, similar to how a human voice articulates sounds. The device consists of a tube (often made from plastic) that connects to a speaker driver. The musician plays their instrument, and the sound is directed into the tube, which they hold in their mouth.
Time-domain harmonic scaling 1970-01-01
Time-domain harmonic scaling is a technique used in signal processing, particularly in the analysis and manipulation of periodic signals. It involves the scaling of a harmonic function, such as a sine or cosine wave, in the time domain. This technique can be useful in various applications, such as audio processing, communications, and control systems.
Time-to-digital converter 1970-01-01
A Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC) is an electronic device that measures time intervals with high precision, converting the time difference between two events into a digital value. TDCs are often used in applications where precise timing measurements are crucial, such as in high-energy physics experiments, time-of-flight measurements, LIDAR systems, and digital communications.
Two-dimensional filter 1970-01-01
A two-dimensional filter is a mathematical tool used primarily in image processing and computer vision to modify or enhance two-dimensional signals, such as images. These filters operate on 2D data arrays (like pixels in an image) and can be used for a variety of purposes, including: 1. **Smoothing**: Reducing noise or fine details in an image (e.g., Gaussian filter). 2. **Sharpening**: Enhancing edges and fine details (e.g.
Unfolding (DSP implementation) 1970-01-01
Unfolding is a technique used in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to optimize the performance of digital systems, particularly in the context of implementing algorithms on hardware like Digital Signal Processors, FPGAs, or ASICs. The main goal of unfolding is to improve the throughput of a system by increasing the level of parallelism in the computations.
Unity amplitude 1970-01-01
Unity Amplitude is a part of Unity Technologies' offerings, particularly focused on providing tools for analytics and user engagement in gaming and applications. It is designed to help developers track player behaviors, analyze user interactions, and optimize the overall user experience. Unity Amplitude enables game developers to gather insights from gameplay data, allowing for data-driven decision-making and enhancing game performance.
Upsampling 1970-01-01
Upsampling is a process used in various fields, including digital signal processing, image processing, and data analysis, to increase the resolution or the number of samples in a dataset. Here are a few contexts in which upsampling is commonly used: 1. **Digital Signal Processing**: In audio or digital signals, upsampling refers to increasing the sample rate of a signal.
V-by-One US 1970-01-01
V-by-One US is a high-speed digital interface technology primarily designed for transmitting video and audio data. Developed by the company VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association), it is intended as a replacement for traditional interfaces like LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) and supports high-resolution video displays.
Vector-radix FFT algorithm 1970-01-01
The Vector-radix FFT algorithm is a specific type of Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm that is designed to efficiently compute the discrete Fourier transform (DFT) of a sequence of complex numbers. The primary goal of the FFT is to reduce the computational complexity of calculating the DFT, which has a direct computational cost of \( O(N^2) \), to \( O(N \log N) \), making it feasible for large datasets. ### Key Characteristics 1.
Verification-based message-passing algorithms in compressed sensing refer to a class of algorithms designed to recover sparse signals from fewer measurements than traditional techniques would require. These algorithms leverage the principles of belief propagation and are particularly useful in transforming the problem of signal recovery into one of optimization and message transmission across a graphical model representation of the relationships between variables.
Very long instruction word 1970-01-01
Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) is an architecture design philosophy used in computer processors that allows multiple operations to be encoded in a single, long instruction word. Instead of processing one instruction at a time, VLIW architectures enable the execution of multiple operations simultaneously, which can enhance performance and efficiency. ### Key Features of VLIW: 1. **Instruction Encoding**: A VLIW instruction can consist of multiple operation codes (opcodes) packaged together within a single instruction.
Virtual acoustic space 1970-01-01
Virtual Acoustic Space (VAS) generally refers to a simulated environment that recreates a sound field, allowing users to experience spatial audio as if they were in a physical space. It is commonly used in various fields, including virtual reality (VR), gaming, film, music production, and audio research.
Visvalingam–Whyatt algorithm 1970-01-01
The Visvalingam-Whyatt algorithm is a method for simplifying polygons and polyline geometries by reducing the number of vertices while preserving overall shape and important features. Developed by V. Visvalingam and J. Whyatt, the algorithm is particularly useful in the context of geographic information systems (GIS) and computer graphics.
Voice activity detection 1970-01-01
Voice Activity Detection (VAD) is a technology used to detect the presence or absence of human speech in audio signals. It is primarily used in various applications such as telecommunications, speech recognition, audio recording, and more to differentiate between portions of audio that contain speech and those that do not. ### Key Aspects of Voice Activity Detection: 1. **Purpose**: VAD systems help in efficiently processing audio data by focusing on segments where speech occurs, thereby saving bandwidth and computational resources.
Warped linear predictive coding 1970-01-01
Warped Linear Predictive Coding (WLPC) is an extension of traditional Linear Predictive Coding (LPC), which is a technique commonly used in speech processing for representing the spectral envelope of a digital signal. Traditional LPC analyzes a signal by estimating the coefficients of a linear filter that best approximates the signal in a least-squares sense. The key innovation in WLPC is the incorporation of a warping function that modifies the frequency scale in a non-linear manner.