Integrated Circuits Overview

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What is the primary function of a BCD-to-decimal decoder?

To display binary values on a seven-segment display.

To activate outputs corresponding only to valid BCD codes. (correct)

To convert binary inputs into decimal outputs.

To simplify the binary code to a single output.

In a 3-to-8 line decoder, what happens when an input code primarily corresponding to an unused binary value is received?

Circuit protection mechanisms will engage.

No output will be activated. (correct)

All outputs will be active.

One output will be activated randomly.

How is the output of the BCD to seven-segment decoder typically structured?

Outputs are synchronized to a clock signal for activation.

Outputs remain constant regardless of input.

Outputs are active HIGH and drive the segments directly.

Outputs are open collector and require external voltage to activate segments. (correct)

Which segment of a seven-segment display must be activated for the BCD codes 0000, 0010, 0110, and 1000?

Segment 'e' Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical current requirement for each segment of an LED readout driven by a decoder/driver?

10 to 40 mA Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the outputs of the BCD to seven-segment decoder/driver from other decoders?

They activate outputs based on multiple combinations of inputs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary material used for the substrate in digital integrated circuits?

Silicon Signup and view all the answers

What type of logic gate is primarily used in the construction of a typical decoder circuit?

AND gates Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Dual Inline Package' (DIP) refer to?

A packaging format for integrated circuits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the decoder's circuit design is true?

It does not activate outputs for all possible input codes. Signup and view all the answers

Which scale of integration is characterized by a small number of logic gates on a single chip?

Small Scale Integration (SSI) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of medium-scale integration (MSI) devices in modern digital circuits?

To perform functions that previously required multiple SSI devices Signup and view all the answers

In a Dual Inline Package (DIP), what is the typical size of a 14-pin package?

0.75 in. by 0.25 in. Signup and view all the answers

What type of connection is used between the silicon chip and the pins of the DIP?

Very fine wires Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of scale integration mentioned in digital circuits?

Micro Scale Integration (MSI) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using SSI chips in modern circuits?

To serve as the interface between complex chips Signup and view all the answers

What type of integration involves fewer than 12 gates per chip?

Small-scale integration (SSI) Signup and view all the answers

In a decoder circuit, how many outputs are activated for a given input combination?

Only the output corresponding to the input combination is activated Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of gates found in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)?

10,000 - 99,999 gates Signup and view all the answers

Which example represents a Medium-Scale Integration (MSI) chip?

Multiplexer Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is often true for decoders designed to produce active LOW outputs?

The selected output is LOW while all others are HIGH Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of gates that can be integrated in Giga-scale integration (GSI)?

1,000,000 or more gates Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is primarily associated with CPU chips and RAM chips developed during the 1980s?

Very large-scale integration (VLSI) Signup and view all the answers

For a decoder with N inputs, how many possible input combinations exist?

$2^N$ combinations Signup and view all the answers

What will be the output of an octal to binary encoder if A3 is LOW and all other inputs are HIGH?

011 Signup and view all the answers

In a priority encoder, if inputs A3 and A7 are both LOW, what output code will be produced?

101 Signup and view all the answers

What does the 74147 Decimal-to-BCD priority encoder produce when all inputs are HIGH?

1111 Signup and view all the answers

If A9 is LOW and A8 is HIGH in the 74147 encoder, what output BCD code is generated?

1001 Signup and view all the answers

What happens when both A4 and A6 inputs are LOW in the priority encoder?

110 Signup and view all the answers

What output is produced when A1 is LOW while A2 and A3 are HIGH in the octal to binary encoder?

010 Signup and view all the answers

Which is true regarding the outputs of the octal to binary encoder when all A inputs are HIGH?

Outputs reset to 000. Signup and view all the answers

For the 74147 encoder, what binary code corresponds to the input A7 being LOW while other inputs remain HIGH?

0110 Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Excess-3 encoding?

It is a self-complementary form of binary-coded decimal code. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Gray encoding originally designed?

To prevent errors from mechanical switch outputs. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the bit differences in Gray encoding?

Each value differs from the previous value by only one bit. Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does Gray code provide for mechanical systems like altimeters?

Offers high accuracy with low torque requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of using a biased representation in numeral systems like Excess-3?

To maintain a numerical balance between positive and negative values. Signup and view all the answers

What output condition does the 74147 encoder produce when all inputs are HIGH?

The output is HIGH, representing decimal 0. Signup and view all the answers

How does the 74147 encoder handle simultaneous key depressions?

It produces the BCD code for the higher-numbered key. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of passing the inverted outputs of the 74147 through an inverter?

The outputs will produce the standard BCD code. Signup and view all the answers

In a calculator using the 74147 encoder, how is BCD data stored for each digit entry?

It is stored in individual 4-bit storage registers for each digit. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of switches are used in the switch encoder diagram?

Normally open switches. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the BCD output when a digit key on the encoder is pressed?

The BCD code for that digit is generated. Signup and view all the answers

What type of encoder is the 74147 classified as?

A priority encoder. Signup and view all the answers

If all higher-numbered inputs of the 74147 encoder are HIGH, what will be the inversion effect on the lower-numbered input?

The output will correspond to the inverted BCD value. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Integrated Circuits (5.8)

Learning Objectives include describing the operation and use of encoders and decoders (Level 2)
Learning Objectives include describing the function of encoder types (Level 2)
Learning Objectives include describing the uses of medium, large, and very large scale integration devices (Level 2)

IC Format and Integration Scales

Digital integrated circuits (ICs) are collections of resistors, diodes, and transistors on a single semiconductor material (typically silicon)
The chip is encased in a protective plastic or ceramic package with pins for connections
Dual Inline Packages (DIPs) are common, with parallel rows of pins numbered counterclockwise from a notch
DIP pin configurations are 14, 16, 20, 24, 28, 40, and 64 pins.

IC Dual Inline Package (DIP) chip

The silicon chip is connected to the pins via very fine wires
DIPs are a common type in older digital equipment, but other types are becoming more popular
Digital Integrated Circuits (ICs) are categorized by complexity according to the number of equivalent logic gates

Complexity

Small scale integration (SSI): Fewer than 12 gates per chip
Medium scale integration (MSI): 12-99 gates per chip
Large scale integration (LSI): 100-9,999 gates per chip
Very large scale integration (VLSI): 10,000-99,999 gates per chip
Ultra large scale integration (ULSI): 100,000-999,999 gates per chip
Giga-scale integration (GSI): 1,000,000 or more gates per chip

Decoder

A decoder is a logic circuit that accepts binary inputs and activates only the output corresponding to that input
A decoder looks at its inputs, figures out which binary number is present, and then activates the corresponding output
The diagram for a general decoder shows N inputs and M outputs
Each input can be 0 or 1, creating 2^N possible input combinations
Only one output is active (HIGH) for each input combination; all other outputs are LOW
Many decoders use active LOW output, making only the selected output LOW while others are HIGH

3-Line to 8-Line Decoder

A diagram showing how a 3-input, 8-output decoder functionally works, and which output will be active for each input code. An example output table is shown*

BCD to Seven-Segment Decoder/Driver

A BCD to seven-segment decoder takes a 4-bit BCD input and provides the output to display a decimal digit (0-9) through segments on an LED display
The decoder circuit needs more logic because each output is activated for many input combinations (for example, the "e" segment is needed for 0, 2, 6, 8)
Seven-segment LEDs have anodes tied to Vcc (+5V) and cathodes tied to current-limiting resistors to the decoder outputs (this is sometimes an open collector configuration).

Encoders

An encoder has multiple input lines, and only one is activated at a time
The encoder produces an N-bit output code based on which input is activated.
A diagram showing the general structure of an encoder is included - with M inputs and N outputs*

Encoder 8 to 3

An example of encoding showing how an 8-line input translates to a 3-bit output code
Includes a truth table and a diagram of the circuit*

Priority Encoder

A priority encoder activates the output code that corresponds to the highest-numbered activated input if more than one input is activated.
Example: An encoder circuits for the 74147 (decimal input, BCD output). A truth table is included showing output codes versus input patterns.
A diagram showing the logic symbol and truth table for the 74147 decimal to BCD priority encoder is included.*

Excess-3 Encoding

A table showing the BCD, Excess-3 codes and decimal equivalent for 0-9 is included.*

Gray Encoding

Gray encoding only has one bit change between successive values

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Description

This quiz explores key concepts related to integrated circuits, including encoders and decoders, as well as the various types of integration scales. It also delves into the physical formats of ICs, particularly Dual Inline Packages (DIPs) and their characteristics. Test your knowledge on the operation and applications of these crucial electronic components.