Digitization: Converting Analogue to Digital
Definition
Digitalization
The process of converting analogue data into a digital format that computers can understand and process.
The process of converting analogue data into a digital format that computers can understand and process.
- Analogue data is continuous and variable, like the grooves on a vinyl record or the hands of a clock.
- Digital data is discrete and binary, represented by 0s and 1s.
How Digitization Works
- Sampling: The analogue signal is measured at regular intervals (samples).
- Quantization: Each sample is assigned a numerical value.
- Encoding: These values are converted into binary code.
Self review
- What is the process of converting analog data to digital data?
- Why is digital reformatting important for long-term access?
Theory of Knowledge
- How do digital preservation efforts reflect societal values about what should be remembered or forgotten?
- To what extent should access to digital data be free and open to all?
