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What is the common collector amplifier (BJT) often called?
An emitter follower
What is another name for a voltage buffer?
Unity gain amplifier
What is the advantage of using a voltage follower in a circuit?
It provides high input impedance
What is the function of an inverting buffer?
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What can be used as an inverting buffer?
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What is the purpose of the resistor RC in a transistor circuit?
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What symbol is commonly used to indicate a signal is inverted?
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What is the purpose of an inverting buffer in digital circuits?
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What standard is compatible with IEC standard 617?
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What is the name of the circuit where the outputs 'latch' to either 1 or 0 based on a pulsed input?
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What is the term for the state when the flipflops may switch to reverse the output states or they may remain in an existing condition?
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Why is the latch not made to operate in the invalid state?
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What are the two output terminals of a flip-flop device referred to as?
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What is the term used to describe the flip-flop when the normal state is logic 1 and the complement is logic 0?
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What is the purpose of the latching characteristic of a flip-flop?
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What type of gates can be used to construct a basic flip-flop circuit?
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What is the name of the device that has two stable states and can be switched between them by applying a suitable pulse?
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What is the primary reason for momentarily activating the Set or Reset input in a latch or flip-flop?
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What is the main issue with using a mechanical switch in a digital circuit?
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What is the typical duration of the multiple transitions on the output signal due to switch bounce?
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What type of circuit can be used to prevent switch bounce from affecting the output?
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Why is it important to ensure a specific starting state in a latch or flip-flop?
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What is the purpose of applying a pulse to the Set or Reset input in a latch or flip-flop?
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