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Computing glossary

Data converter

Also called DAC, ADC, digital-to-analog converter, analog-to-digital converter

A circuit that converts between analog and digital signals. Digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters can dominate the power of analog and photonic computers.

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Photonics and optical interconnect

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