TERMIUM Plus®

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Record 1 2001-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
DEF

A device used for the conversion of an analog function into a digital representation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
DEF

Disque rotatif opaque ou transparent, sur lequel sont disposés des secteurs ajourés ou opaques, capables d'agir par occultation sur le capteur d'un circuit photoélectrique.

OBS

Le capteur fournit des signaux binaires qui, après traitement, donnent des indications sur le nombre de tours entiers et fractionnaires que le disque a accomplis.

Spanish

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