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| − | Inverters are | + | Inverters are elementary calculating elements of analog computers. They '''reverse the sign''' of their inputs ([[wiki:Additive inverse|Additive inverse]] for real numbers). Mathematically, an inverter performs <code>OUT = -IN</code>. [[The Analog Thing]] features five inverters, laid out in five rows. |
== Simple use of an Inverter == | == Simple use of an Inverter == | ||
[[File:Inverter.png|thumb|A single inverter]] | [[File:Inverter.png|thumb|A single inverter]] | ||
| − | + | Connect a single input line to the <code>1</code> input. Do not stack multiple input jacks as only a single input signal is allowed. At the output, you can stack any number of connector plugs as needed. | |
== Using an inverter as a summer == | == Using an inverter as a summer == | ||
| − | Together with a [[XIR]], an inverter can be used as a fully featured [[Summer]]. To do so, | + | Together with a [[XIR]], an inverter can be used as a fully featured [[Summer]]. To do so, connect the <code>SJ</code> (Summing Junction) jacks of both elements and then use the weighted inputs of the XIR as you would use them with a Summer. |
[[Category:Components of The Analog Thing]] | [[Category:Components of The Analog Thing]] | ||
Revision as of 08:23, 30 July 2021
Inverters are elementary calculating elements of analog computers. They reverse the sign of their inputs (Additive inverse for real numbers). Mathematically, an inverter performs OUT = -IN. The Analog Thing features five inverters, laid out in five rows.
Simple use of an Inverter
Connect a single input line to the 1 input. Do not stack multiple input jacks as only a single input signal is allowed. At the output, you can stack any number of connector plugs as needed.
Using an inverter as a summer
Together with a XIR, an inverter can be used as a fully featured Summer. To do so, connect the SJ (Summing Junction) jacks of both elements and then use the weighted inputs of the XIR as you would use them with a Summer.
