[sdiy] Terminology Question

[Jaroslaw Ziembicki]

> When an analog to digital converter is used to acquire, say 4 samples, and
> the samples are summed and then divided by 4, what is the term that
> describes this technique (to reduce noise and provide a more accurate
sample) ?

In general, it is a FIR (Finite Impulse Response) digital filter.
In particular, it is a mean value filter. It has an advantage of having
relative quick step response.

Regards, Jarek