(Periodic / Non-Periodic Functions)
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== Periodic / Non-Periodic Functions ==
 
== Periodic / Non-Periodic Functions ==
  
In continuous time (CT), both sin and cosine are periodic.  However in discrete time (DT), both sin and cosine are non-periodic.
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CONTINUOUS TIME (CT)
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For a function to be continuous in discrete time, it must satisfy <math>a(x+T) = a(x)</math> for any T greater than zero.  Furthermore, any continuous time function that does not satisfy the pre-mentioned condition can be deemed non-periodic.
  
For a function to be continuous in discrete time, it must satisfy <math>a(x+T) = a(x)</math> for any T greater than zero.
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DISCRETE TIME (DT)
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For a function to be continuous in discrete time, it must satisfy <math>a[n+T] = a[n].  In discrete time, both sin and cosine are non-periodic.

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Periodic / Non-Periodic Functions

CONTINUOUS TIME (CT) For a function to be continuous in discrete time, it must satisfy $ a(x+T) = a(x) $ for any T greater than zero. Furthermore, any continuous time function that does not satisfy the pre-mentioned condition can be deemed non-periodic.

DISCRETE TIME (DT) For a function to be continuous in discrete time, it must satisfy $ a[n+T] = a[n]. In discrete time, both sin and cosine are non-periodic. $

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