Input–Process–Output Flashcards
(10 cards)
What are the three main stages of an electronic system?
Input, Process, Output.
What is meant by the ‘Input’ stage in an electronic system?
The stage where data or signals are received from sensors or user controls.
What happens in the ‘Process’ stage of an electronic system?
The input data is analysed or manipulated by a microcontroller or processor.
What is the ‘Output’ stage in an electronic system?
The system sends signals or activates devices such as motors, lights, or displays.
Give an example of an input device in an electronic control system.
Temperature sensor, switch, or light sensor.
Give an example of a processing component in an electronic system.
Microcontroller or microprocessor.
Give an example of an output device in an electronic control system.
LED, motor, buzzer, or display screen.
Describe an electronic control system used in a home thermostat.
The thermostat senses temperature (input), processes the data to compare with desired setting, and switches heating on or off (output).
Give an example of an electronic control system in a car.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) that senses wheel speed (input), processes to detect skidding, and controls brakes (output).
Why is the input–process–output model useful?
It helps to understand how electronic systems work by breaking them into clear stages.
