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The term <nowiki>Linear</nowiki> is used to describe a process where there is a fixed relationship between input and output.
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The term <nowiki>Linear</nowiki> is used to describe a process where there is a proportional relationship between input and output.
  
 
For example: for every 1 volt increase of the input voltage, the output increases by one volt; or for every 1 volt increase of the input voltage, the output increases by two volts.
 
For example: for every 1 volt increase of the input voltage, the output increases by one volt; or for every 1 volt increase of the input voltage, the output increases by two volts.

Revision as of 17:33, 28 March 2012

The term Linear is used to describe a process where there is a proportional relationship between input and output.

For example: for every 1 volt increase of the input voltage, the output increases by one volt; or for every 1 volt increase of the input voltage, the output increases by two volts.

Non-linear processes are typically characterized as "distorting" the signal.