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Convolution is a mathematical operation that modifies one signal by another, producing a third signal that represents their overlap. It is crucial in signal processing for determining system outputs based on input and impulse responses, particularly in Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) systems. While linear convolution assumes non-periodic signals, circular convolution is used for periodic signals, mainly in digital applications, and convolution is not generally applicable to non-LTI systems.

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Convolution is a mathematical operation that modifies one signal by another, producing a third signal that represents their overlap. It is crucial in signal processing for determining system outputs based on input and impulse responses, particularly in Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) systems. While linear convolution assumes non-periodic signals, circular convolution is used for periodic signals, mainly in digital applications, and convolution is not generally applicable to non-LTI systems.

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Viva Questions

1. What is convolution?

2. Why do we use convolution in signal processing?

3. What is the difference between linear and circular convolution?

4. How is convolution related to LTI systems?

5. Can convolution be applied to non-LTI systems?

Answer:-

1. What is convolution?
Convolution is a mathematical operation that expresses how the shape of one signal is
modified by another signal. It combines two signals to produce a third signal,
representing the amount of overlap between one signal and a flipped, shifted version of
the other.

2. Why do we use convolution in signal processing?


Convolution is used to determine the output of a system when the input and the
system’s impulse response are known. It helps in analyzing and designing systems,
especially Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) systems, by predicting their behavior for any
input.

3. What is the difference between linear and circular convolution?

 Linear convolution gives the complete response of a system, assuming infinite


length and no periodicity. It is used when the signals are not periodic.

 Circular convolution assumes the signals are periodic and wrap around when
performing the convolution, mainly used in digital signal processing applications
like Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) where periodicity is implied.

4. How is convolution related to LTI systems?


In LTI systems, the output for any input can be fully described by the convolution of
the input signal with the system's impulse response. This is because LTI systems
satisfy two properties (linearity and time-invariance), and convolution
mathematically captures both.

5. Can convolution be applied to non-LTI systems?


Convolution as a method to determine the system output is specifically valid for LTI
systems. In non-LTI systems, since they are either nonlinear or time-variant,
convolution does not generally apply or predict the output accurately.

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