pulse-width modulation

Modulation technique

EntityQ585184

Also known as PWM · pulses duration modulation · PDM

Subclass of: pulse modulation

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Pulse-width modulation (PWM), also known as pulse-duration modulation (PDM) or pulse-length modulation (PLM), is any method of representing a signal as a rectangular wave with a varying duty cycle.

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Uses: duty cycle
Defining formula: P=V^2/R statement is subject of: power

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