Pulse-width modulation (PWM)

Pulse-width modulation (PWM)

Often used in digital audio systems. As its name implies, it is applicable to pulse waveforms only. With PWM, the modulating signal causes the active pulse width (duty cycle, explained earlier) of the pulse to vary.

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