Practice Digital Compression (8.2.5) - Signal Processing in Mixed Signal Systems

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Question 1.
What is digital compression?
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Think about why we need to save space.
Question 2.
Name one application of digital compression.
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Where do we deal with large files?
3Question 3.
What does digital compression primarily aim to achieve?
- Increase file size
- Reduce file size
- Maintain file size
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Remember the reason for compression.
4Question 4.
Is A-law primarily used in European digital telephony?
- True
- False
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Think about regional standards.
Question 5.
Critique the effectiveness of using μ-law and A-law in modern digital communication. Are there areas they might struggle?
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Consider newer technologies and formats entering the field.
Question 6.
Propose a new scenario where delta encoding could be more effective than traditional encoding methods.
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Think of high-frequency data changes.

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