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What defines the state of a sequential circuit at any given time?

  • The stored binary information in storage elements (correct)
  • The feedback from external systems
  • The last outputs only
  • The current inputs only

Which of the following statements is true for asynchronous sequential circuits?

  • Events can occur without synchronization. (correct)
  • They always produce stable outputs.
  • Their behavior depends on clock cycles.
  • They require synchronization through clock pulses.

What primarily differentiates sequential circuits from combinational circuits?

  • Sequential circuits operate faster than combinational circuits.
  • There are no storage elements in sequential circuits.
  • Sequential circuits have more inputs.
  • They depend on past outputs as well as present inputs. (correct)

What is a characteristic of synchronous sequential circuits?

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What is a disadvantage of asynchronous sequential circuits?

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In a sequential circuit, how is the next state of the storage elements determined?

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of sequential circuits?

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What is one disadvantage of a ripple counter compared to a synchronous counter?

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How does a D-type counter increment its count?

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What characteristic differentiates a synchronous counter from a ripple counter?

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What is a common application of counters in digital systems?

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Which approach is typically used to ensure a D-type binary counter resets at maximum count?

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What distinguishes a latch from a flip-flop?

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What are the states of the outputs Q and Q' in a flip-flop?

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Which statement about the system clock in synchronous sequential circuits is correct?

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What is an undefined condition in a flip-flop?

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How does an S-R flip-flop typically maintain its state?

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In a bistable multivibrator, what happens when a positive signal is applied to the Reset input?

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What is true regarding NAND gates in the context of constructing a flip-flop?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of flip-flop discussed?

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What role do inverters play in the fundamental circuit of latches?

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What is the output of the flip-flop when both inputs S and R are 0?

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What happens when S = 1 and R = 0 in a flip-flop?

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In the condition where both S and R are 1, what occurs in the flip-flop?

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What effect does applying a LOW clock input have on the state of a clocked S-R flip-flop?

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What is the result when S = 0 and R = 1 in a flip-flop?

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Which condition requires avoiding simultaneous application of 1s to both inputs in a flip-flop?

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How does the clock input affect the operation of the basic flip-flop?

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What is the condition for a J-K flip-flop to toggle its state?

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When both inputs of a flip-flop are 0, what happens to the output after a clock pulse is applied?

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In a flip-flop where R returns to 0 while S remains at 0, what occurs next?

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Which of the following represents the characteristic equation of a J-K flip-flop?

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What is the state of a T flip-flop when T = 0 prior to a clock pulse?

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What determines the output state when an indeterminate condition arises in a flip-flop?

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In which operation does a D-type shift register allow data to be moved?

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What happens when J = K = 0 in a J-K flip-flop?

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Which flip-flop configuration is best for counter design due to its toggling ability?

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What does Qn+1 = TQ'n + T'Qn represent in a T flip-flop?

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What occurs when K = 1 and J = 0 in a J-K flip-flop?

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Which type of D-type shift register allows for both serial input and parallel output?

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Which input conditions cause a J-K flip-flop to remain in the reset state?

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Flashcards

Combinational Circuit

A logic circuit where the output depends only on the current input.

Sequential Circuit

A logic circuit where the output depends on both current input and past outputs.

Storage Elements

Devices that store binary information in sequential circuits.

Asynchronous Sequential Circuit

Sequential circuit where output is dependent on the input change sequence and time.

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Synchronous Sequential Circuit

Sequential circuit output triggered by a clock signal.

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State of Sequential Circuit

The values of information stored in the storage elements at a specific time

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Feedback Path

Connecting the outputs of storage elements back to the input of the combinational circuit

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Synchronous Sequential Circuit

A sequential circuit where the outputs change only at specific moments in time, triggered by a clock signal.

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Flip-Flop

A 1-bit digital memory element that can store one binary bit (0 or 1).

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Bistable Latch

A basic 1-bit memory circuit with two stable states (1 or 0), remaining in a state until changed by input.

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Flip-Flop Inputs

Signals (Set and Reset) that control the state of a flip-flop.

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Latch

Level-sensitive storage element; Its outputs change in response to signal levels.

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Flip-Flop vs. Latch

Flip-flops are edge-sensitive (change triggered by a signal change), while latches are level-sensitive (change based on the level of a signal).

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S-R Flip-Flop

A type of flip-flop with two inputs (Set and Reset) that controls the output condition; has two outputs.

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Clocked Sequential Circuit

A sequential circuit using a clock to synchronize its operation; the outputs change only at specific moments dictated by the clock.

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Asynchronous Sequential Circuit

A sequential circuit where signals initiate changes without clock synchronization and depend on the order and timing of input changes.

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S-R Flip-Flop Memory Condition

When S = 0 and R = 0, the next state of the flip-flop remains the same as the current state.

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S-R Flip-Flop Reset Condition

When S = 0 and R = 1, the flip-flop output is reset to 0.

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S-R Flip-Flop Set Condition

When S = 1 and R = 0, the flip-flop output is set to 1.

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Undefined Condition of S-R Flip-Flop

The condition where both S and R are 1 simultaneously, causing outputs that violate the complementary nature of flip-flops.

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Indeterminate Condition of S-R Flip-Flop

When both S and R inputs are both 0 simultaneously, depending on internal circuits (which is unpredictable which one is faster), one of the outputs may become 1, and then the other will become 0.

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Clocked S-R Flip-Flop

An S-R flip-flop with a clock input that controls when input changes affect the state.

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Clock Pulse Effect in Clocked S-R Flip-Flop

The flip-flop output only changes when the clock input transitions.

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Clocked S-R Flip-Flop in Conditional States

When CLK is low, changes in S and R are ignored; when CLK is high, changes in S and R affect the flip-flop's output.

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Synchronous Flip-Flops

Flip-flops that change their states in response to a clock signal.

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Truth Table (S-R Flip-Flop)

A table showing the output depending on the input S, R, and the previous state in a clocked S-R flip-flop.

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J-K Flip-Flop

A type of flip-flop where the inputs J and K control the output's state. Includes a toggle state where J=K=1.

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Toggle State (Flip-Flop)

When J=K=1, the output switches to its opposite state with each clock pulse.

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T Flip-Flop

A J-K flip-flop where J and K inputs are tied together.

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T flip-flop toggle

With T=1 the flip-flop output changes to its opposite state (toggles). If T=0 no change occurs.

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Characteristic Equation (Flip-Flop)

An equation that relates the next state of a flip-flop to its current state and the inputs.

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S-R flip-flop undefined state

When both S and R inputs are 1, the resulting state of the flip-flop is indeterminate.

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D-type Flip-Flop

A flip-flop that directly copies the input (D) to the output (Q) on the clock pulse.

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Shift Register

A group of flip-flops used to store and shift binary data serially.

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Serial-In/Serial-Out (SISO) Shift Register

Shift registers where data enters and exits serially.

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Serial-In/Parallel-Out (SIPO) Shift Register

Accepts data serially but outputs it in parallel.

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SIPO Shift Register

A shift register that accepts serial input and provides parallel output. Useful for converting serial data to parallel.

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D-Type Counter

A counter circuit using D-type flip-flops to increment a binary count. Count values are stored in flip-flops.

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Ripple Counter

A counter where the clock signal ripples through the flip-flops, causing sequential output. Outputs change one at a time.

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Synchronous Counter

A counter where all flip-flops are clocked simultaneously. Outputs change together.

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4-bit Binary Counter

A counter that counts from 0 to 15 in binary, then resets to 0. Uses 4 D-type flip-flops.

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