The Analog-to-Digital conversion process involves :

1. Quantizing

2. Sampling

3. Encoding

What is the correct sequence ?

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  1. 2-1-3
  2. 2-3-1
  3. 3-1-2
  4. 3-2-1

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Option 1 : 2-1-3
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Explanation:

ADCs follow a sequence when converting analog signals to digital.

They first sample the signal, then quantify it to determine the resolution of the signal, and finally set binary values and send it to the system (encoding) to read the digital signal. Two important aspects of the ADC are its sampling rate and resolution.

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