Analog electronics use continuous signals to represent information, like sound waves, while digital electronics use discrete binary values. Some key differences are:
- Analog is more susceptible to noise and accuracy issues over long distances but can represent infinite values, while digital has well-defined on/off values but is more robust over long distances.
- Analog is well-suited for audio/video but digital is better for computing and transmitting large amounts of data.
- Common analog applications include thermometers and audio tapes, while common digital applications include computers, cell phones, and digital instruments.