DocumentCode
1340731
Title
A Pulse Position Modulation Analog Computer
Author
Bohn, E.V.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Elec. Engrg., University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B. C., Can.
Issue
2
fYear
1960
fDate
6/1/1960 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
256
Lastpage
261
Abstract
An important field of application for computers is in real-time systems simulation. This requires the generation of non-linear functions, obtaining the sums and products of these functions and solving systems of nonlinear differential equations. A new type of analog computer suitable for systems simulation is described which combines the desirable features of the digital and analog computers in its mode of operation. Variables are represented by the time interval between pulses. Utilizing a few basic components, it is possible to carry out the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and function generation to 0.1 per cent accuracy.
Keywords
Analog computers; Computational modeling; Computer applications; Demodulation; Differential equations; Digital arithmetic; Image storage; Pulse generation; Pulse modulation; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronic Computers, IRE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0367-9950
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TEC.1960.5219826
Filename
5219826
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