Definition of Analog ear
An analog ear or analog cochlea is a model of the ear or of the cochlea (in the inner ear) based on an electrical, electronic or mechanical analog. An analog ear is commonly described as an interconnection of electrical elements such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors; sometimes transformers and active amplifiers are included.
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Further reading
- Analogies in aeroacoustics · Wikibooks: Engineering Acoustics
- Electro-Mechanical Analogies · Wikibooks: Engineering Acoustics
- Electro-acoustic analogies · Wikibooks: Engineering Acoustics
- Solution Methods: Electro-Mechanical Analogies · Wikibooks: Engineering Acoustics
Frequently asked questions
What is Analog ear?
An analog ear or analog cochlea is a model of the ear or of the cochlea (in the inner ear) based on an electrical, electronic or mechanical analog.