2. Analog vs. Digital SignalsAnalog vs. Digital Signals
Analog transmission: the signal is transmitted in a continuousAnalog transmission: the signal is transmitted in a continuous
signal that varies in amplitude. The signal can easilysignal that varies in amplitude. The signal can easily
deteriorate.deteriorate.
Digital transmission converts the analog television signal intoDigital transmission converts the analog television signal into
a series of digital bits.a series of digital bits.
Digital signals don't weaken with distance.Digital signals don't weaken with distance.
No deterioration.No deterioration.
Exact end-to-end reproduction, digital means better pictureExact end-to-end reproduction, digital means better picture
and sound quality, no matter what is broadcast.and sound quality, no matter what is broadcast.
5. Frame SizeFrame Size
Frame sizeFrame size
Frame size is defined as the number of horizontal pixels timesFrame size is defined as the number of horizontal pixels times
the number of vertical pixels, e.g. 1280x720 or 1920x1080.the number of vertical pixels, e.g. 1280x720 or 1920x1080.
the different systems are usually referred to as 720 or 1080,the different systems are usually referred to as 720 or 1080,
an HDTV is two to five times larger.an HDTV is two to five times larger.
7. Frame rate…Frame rate…
Frame rate is defined as the number of image frames perFrame rate is defined as the number of image frames per
second (fps).second (fps).