Even in a Digital World, Analog Multipliers are Still Relevant (Download)

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In a digital world, why bother with analog? Well, sometimes it can still be the right solution. Take, for instance, the analog multiplier. At its simplest, it’s a circuit that leverages two analog signals and produces an output which is their product. The same circuitry can also be used to generate squares and square roots that could be employed in an analog computer.

Digital circuits are typically inexpensive, adaptable, and reliable. In most cases, digital multipliers offer better accuracy and flexibility, and they’re more suitable for complex calculations due to their ability to handle larger dynamic ranges and higher precision.