Digital Circuits and Logic Gates Quiz
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What distinguishes a NOR gate from an OR gate in a circuit?

  • The NOR gate can only process LOW inputs.
  • The NOR gate outputs the same result as the OR gate.
  • The NOR gate has three or more inputs only.
  • The NOR gate has a circle on the output, indicating inversion. (correct)

    • Which statement is true regarding the output of a NAND gate?

  • The NAND gate is equivalent to an AND gate without any modifications.
  • The NAND gate operates as an OR gate followed by an inverter.
  • The NAND gate outputs LOW when at least one input is LOW.
  • The NAND gate outputs HIGH when all inputs are HIGH. (correct)

    • Which of the following accurately describes the operation of a NOR gate?

  • It outputs HIGH when all inputs are LOW.
  • It outputs LOW when any input is HIGH. (correct)
  • It has only one input.
  • It functions as an alternative to an AND gate.

    • What is the role of the small circle in NAND and NOR gate symbols?

    <p>It denotes an inversion operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the output of a NOR gate compare to that of an OR gate?

    <p>The NOR gate output is the inversion of the OR gate output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a truth table for a NAND gate, what is the output when both inputs are LOW?

    <p>HIGH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is unique to NOR gates compared to other logic gates?

    <p>They produce a HIGH output when all inputs are LOW.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of having multiple inputs on a NOR gate?

    <p>The output remains LOW if any input is HIGH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of momentarily activating the Set or Reset input in a latch or flip-flop?

    <p>To ensure the circuit starts in a specified state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult to obtain a clean voltage transition from a mechanical switch?

    <p>Because of the phenomenon known as contact bounce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately differentiates between asynchronous and synchronous systems?

    <p>Synchronous systems determine output changes based on a clock signal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do NAND latches play in relation to mechanical switch bounce?

    <p>They prevent multiple transitions from affecting the output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of clock signals directly impacts the design of synchronous systems?

    <p>They dictate the timing for when outputs can change states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of digital circuits, what is a common characteristic of flip-flops operated with a clocked pulse train?

    <p>They are used in applications like counters and shift registers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can influence whether a flip-flop starts in state Q = 0 or Q = 1?

    <p>Internal circuit conditions and external loads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of asynchronous systems compared to synchronous systems?

    <p>They tend to be harder to design and troubleshoot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the state of the S-R latch when the Set input is pulsed low while Clear remains high?

    <p>Q latches to high and Q' goes low.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the Reset input is pulsed high in the S-R latch, what effect does it have on the Q output?

    <p>Q is forced to low regardless of previous states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a NOR gate S-R flip-flop, what is the outcome when both Set and Reset inputs are high?

    <p>The latch is set to an undefined state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ensures that the S-R latch remains in the 'set' state after the Set input returns to high?

    <p>Q remains high causing Q' to turn low.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a low pulse on the Set input affect the latch state if it’s already in the set state?

    <p>The latch state remains unchanged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of the latching characteristic of the S-R flip-flop?

    <p>For computer memory storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen to Q upon pulsing Reset while Set is low in the S-R latch mode?

    <p>Q will go low while Q' becomes high.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using a NAND gate to construct an S-R flip-flop, how does the latching behavior compare with that of a NOR gate?

    <p>The NAND flip-flop has inverse logic states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of synchronous circuits in digital systems?

    <p>Their outputs change state only at specific clock transitions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of flip-flops, what does PGT represent?

    <p>Positive Going Transition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a LOW clock pulse in an active-HIGH level-triggered flip-flop?

    <p>It holds the input data and prevents any output change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic defines a level-triggered flip-flop when clocked by a logic LOW?

    <p>Data is processed whenever the clock is LOW.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about edge-triggered flip-flops is correct?

    <p>They change state only at defined clock edges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by an inversion bubble in a clock line?

    <p>The clock input is active-LOW.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In level-triggered flip-flops, what happens when the clock is HIGH for an active-HIGH flip-flop?

    <p>Data at the inputs will be processed and outputs may change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are synchronous circuits viewed as easier to troubleshoot compared to asynchronous circuits?

    <p>They synchronize changes to specific clock instants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct interpretation of the expression A.B + C when evaluating the operations?

    <p>C is ORed with the product of A and B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition allows X to equal 1 when evaluating the output of the circuit?

    <p>C is 1, regardless of A and B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operation is performed first in an expression that includes both AND and OR without any parentheses?

    <p>AND operation is performed first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the expression X = (A + B).C, what does the use of parentheses indicate?

    <p>A and B are combined before being ANDed with C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression X = C + A.B imply about the value of X?

    <p>X will always equal 1 if C is 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions will NOT result in X being 0?

    <p>C is 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of the AND gate X in the expression from the alternate circuit given inputs A = 1, B = 1, and C = 0?

    <p>X equals 0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you rewrite the expression A + B.C without changing its outcome?

    <p>A OR (B AND C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when both J and K inputs are set to 1 in a clocked JK flip-flop?

    <p>The flip-flop toggles its output state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the inputs J and K are both 0, what is the behavior of the clocked JK flip-flop?

    <p>The flip-flop will hold its current state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the truth table for a clocked JK flip-flop reveal for the J = K = 0 condition?

    <p>The output Q remains unchanged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which condition will the flip-flop not toggle its state during a clock cycle?

    <p>When J = 0 and K = 0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the clock's negative-going edge on the JK flip-flop's output?

    <p>It has no effect on the output state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the initial state Q0 of the JK flip-flop is 1, what will be the output after the first positive transition of the clock pulse when J = 0 and K = 1?

    <p>The output will reset to 0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the toggle operation in the context of a clocked JK flip-flop?

    <p>The output Q changes to its opposite state with each valid clock pulse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the J and K inputs is incorrect in terms of their individual effects on the flip-flop?

    <p>J can set the output to high without K's influence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Logic Circuits (5.5)

    • Learning Objectives:
      • Identification of common logic gate symbols, tables, and equivalent circuits (Level 2)
      • Description of logic circuit applications in aircraft systems and schematic diagrams (Level 2)
      • Interpretation and understanding of logic diagrams (Level 2)
      • Description of latches and clocked flip-flop logic circuitry (S)

    Boolean Logic

    • Representing Binary Quantities:
      • Digital systems process information in binary form (0 or 1)
      • Binary quantities are represented by devices with two states (e.g., switch: open/closed, light bulb: bright/dark)
      • Binary 1 is represented by a voltage or current (e.g., +5V)
      • Binary 0 is represented by a voltage or current (e.g., 0V)

    Truth Tables

    • Description:
      • Truth tables show how a logic circuit's output depends on the input logic levels
      • It lists all possible combinations of input logic levels
      • The corresponding output logic levels are shown in the table
    • Examples:
      • Lists all possible combinations for 2, 3, and 4 input logic circuits
      • Shows how the output combinations will match the binary sequence in the table

    Simple Logic Gates

    • Definition:
      • A logic gate is a physical electronic device that implements a Boolean logic
      • Multiple logic gates create logic circuitry
    • Key Gates:
      • OR Gate: output is 1 if any input is 1, otherwise 0
      • AND Gate: output is 1 if all inputs are 1, otherwise 0
      • NOT Gate (Inverter): output is the opposite of the input
      • Note different symbols for OR and AND

    Compound Logic Gates

    • NOR Gate: output is the inverse of the OR gate
    • NAND Gate: Output is the inverse of the AND gate

    Exclusive-OR (XOR)

    • When the two inputs are different, the result is HIGH (1)
    • When the two inputs are both HIGH, or both LOW, the result is LOW (0)
    • Function: Useful in tasks requiring comparison

    Exclusive-NOR (XNOR)

    • When the two inputs are the same, result is HIGH (1)
    • When the two inputs are different, the result is LOW (0)
    • Function: Useful in equality checks

    Universal Gates

    • NOR Gate, NAND Gate
    • These gates can be used to implement any other logic operation when used in combinations

    Inverters in Circuits

    • Inverters (NOT gates) produce an output opposite to the input.
    • Use an overbar for indicating the inverted input.

    Buffers

    • Function: provides isolation and impedance matching.
    • Basic types: Voltage buffer (emitter follower), Op-amp buffer (unity gain amplifier)

    Flip-Flops and Latches

    • Functions:
      • Store binary data (0 or 1)
      • Maintain state until a trigger signal
      • Common types: SR, JK, D
    • Applications:
      • Count
      • Hold data
      • Frequency dividers
    • Timing:
      • Setup times
      • Hold times
      • Propagation delays
      • Maximum clocking frequency

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