What is Sampling theorem?

The theorem stating that a signal can be reconstructed if it is sampled at a frequency higher than twice its highest frequency component. Also called the Nyquist-Shannon theorem.

Field: AD/DA conversion

Sampling theorem in the explanations

Questions that mention Sampling theorem (3)

  1. What sampling frequency is needed to sample an analog signal containing components up to 20 kHz without aliasing?
  2. What does 'MS/s (MSPS)', used to express the conversion speed of an AD converter, mean?
  3. Which correctly describes "sampling" in AD conversion?

Related terms

Aliasing Correlated double sampling (CDS) Nyquist frequency Delta-sigma ADC DNL (differential nonlinearity) ENOB (effective number of bits) Flash ADC INL (integral nonlinearity) Jitter Missing code

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