Quantizer

Pronunciation: /ˈkuˈænˌtaɪˈziˈɝ/

Quantizer (noun)

  1. A device or method that changes a value into one of a limited set of allowed values.
  2. In digital systems, a component that maps continuous measurements to discrete levels for storage or transmission.

Examples

  • A quantizer rounds the signal to the nearest allowed value.
  • The quantizer reduces noise by rounding the signal consistently.