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The output of an analog would go to something like a speed controller to change the speed of one of your motors. A digital output would likely go to a spike which is ON FWD, OFF, or ON REV.

The output from the IFI controller is not an analog voltage signal as one might think but rather a PWM (Pulse width Modulated) signal that has a varied pulse width to distinguish the analog signal. The victor(or RC Servo) will then take this signal and convert it to a voltage for the motor or a position for the servo.

PULSE WIDTH ANGLE COMMENT
0.6 mSec -45 degrees minimum pulse length
1.5 mSec 0 degrees center position
2.4 mSec -45 degrees maximum pulse length

Hope this helps