Greetings,in case of signals we always deal with voltage why not

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The discussion revolves around the nature of signals in electrical circuits, specifically focusing on why voltage is often emphasized over current in signal processing. Participants explore the relationship between voltage and current, their respective roles in circuits, and the implications for signal representation.

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  • One participant questions why signals are typically associated with voltage rather than current, suggesting that both are relevant.
  • Another participant argues that signals are about change, highlighting that change in current relates to inductance while change in voltage relates to capacitance, indicating different physical effects.
  • It is noted that current signals are utilized in specific applications, such as waveguides and power systems, where current varies with load.
  • A participant asserts that current cannot exist without voltage, implying that voltage is inherently involved in current signals.
  • Another participant challenges this assertion, stating that current can exist independently of voltage and references existing discussions on the topic.

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Participants express differing views on the relationship between voltage and current, with some asserting that current is fundamentally linked to voltage while others argue for the independence of current. The discussion remains unresolved with competing perspectives on the nature of signals.

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Participants reference various applications and theoretical concepts without reaching a consensus on the fundamental relationship between voltage and current in signal processing.

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greetings,
in case of signals we always deal with voltage why not current?
 
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Hello amaresh,

in case of signals we always deal with voltage why not current?

First of all we don't, but I will come to that.

A signal is about change of something.
Think about circuits, what opposes change of current and change of voltage in a circuit?
Which can achieve the greatest rate of change with real components?

Change of current is associated with inductance, whereas change of voltage is associated with capacitance. Alternatively you could say that voltage change is about electric effects and current change is about magnetic effects.

Traditionally inductors have been harder to provide than capacitors, except in the earliest days when wound components were actually easier.

Either way current signals are used when magnetic effects are required, for instance in waveguides, the magnetic sweep circuits in cathode ray tubes, etc.
The signal is also current when considering power. It is the current which varies with load in mains supply, not the voltage. The voltage contains no information about the power directly, the current contains it all and is therefore the signal.

go well
 


but in reality what is the difference between current and voltage?
advanced thanks
 


I don't understand.

If you don't know the difference between voltage and current why did you ask your original question?
 


greetings,
actually current can't exist without voltage the,then indirectly we are dealing with voltage.
thanks
 


actually current can't exist without voltage

Of course it can.

There's lots of threads about this here with lots of examples, do a forum search.
 

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