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Digital Systems

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Digital systems refer to any kind of electronic devices or networks that process and store digital information using discrete values (usually represented as 0s and 1s). This includes computers, smartphones, tablets, servers, and other similar devices.

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