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Which of the following best describes the key difference between combinational and sequential logic circuits?
Which of the following best describes the key difference between combinational and sequential logic circuits?
- Sequential logic is faster than combinational logic.
- Combinational logic's output depends only on the current inputs, while sequential logic's output depends on current inputs and the previous state. (correct)
- Combinational logic uses AND gates, while sequential logic uses OR gates.
- Sequential logic's output depends only on the current inputs, while combinational logic's output depends on current and previous inputs.
A timing diagram is used to visualize the behavior of a logic circuit over time.
A timing diagram is used to visualize the behavior of a logic circuit over time.
True (A)
What is the primary function of a clock signal in sequential logic circuits?
What is the primary function of a clock signal in sequential logic circuits?
- To amplify the input signal.
- To reduce noise.
- To provide power to the circuit.
- To synchronize operations. (correct)
What is the period of a clock signal?
What is the period of a clock signal?
What is the unit of frequency for a clock signal?
What is the unit of frequency for a clock signal?
A race hazard always results in a permanent system failure.
A race hazard always results in a permanent system failure.
What is a race hazard in digital circuits?
What is a race hazard in digital circuits?
A ______ occurs when an unintended spike causes an unexpected change of output.
A ______ occurs when an unintended spike causes an unexpected change of output.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What is the main characteristic of sequential logic that distinguishes it from combinational logic?
What is the main characteristic of sequential logic that distinguishes it from combinational logic?
A D-type Flip-Flop uses two separate input lines to set and reset the output.
A D-type Flip-Flop uses two separate input lines to set and reset the output.
The purpose of a Flip-Flop in sequential logic circuits is to...?
The purpose of a Flip-Flop in sequential logic circuits is to...?
What is the significance of the rising or falling edge of a clock signal in edge-triggered flip-flops?
What is the significance of the rising or falling edge of a clock signal in edge-triggered flip-flops?
Why is it generally undesirable to apply a pulse to both the 'Set' and 'Reset' inputs of an R-S Flip-Flop simultaneously?
Why is it generally undesirable to apply a pulse to both the 'Set' and 'Reset' inputs of an R-S Flip-Flop simultaneously?
In a clocked R-S Flip-Flop, the R and S signals can only affect the flip-flop's state when the clock signal is low.
In a clocked R-S Flip-Flop, the R and S signals can only affect the flip-flop's state when the clock signal is low.
In a D-type flip-flop, the input ______ is transferred to the output Q.
In a D-type flip-flop, the input ______ is transferred to the output Q.
What advantage does a clocked R-S flip-flop have over a basic R-S flip-flop?
What advantage does a clocked R-S flip-flop have over a basic R-S flip-flop?
A typical TTL logic gate takes up to 4 microseconds to go from 0 to 1.
A typical TTL logic gate takes up to 4 microseconds to go from 0 to 1.
What is the primary reason for using a D-type flip-flop in memory circuits?
What is the primary reason for using a D-type flip-flop in memory circuits?
Explain why synchronizing changes on the output is important in a larger circuit.
Explain why synchronizing changes on the output is important in a larger circuit.
What is meant by 'rising edge' in the context of a clock signal?
What is meant by 'rising edge' in the context of a clock signal?
An ALU without any way of storing information is more than just a calculator.
An ALU without any way of storing information is more than just a calculator.
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between a clock's period and its frequency?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between a clock's period and its frequency?
The pulses of a CPU ______ control its operation.
The pulses of a CPU ______ control its operation.
Match the component to the description
Match the component to the description
Flashcards
Sequential Logic
Sequential Logic
Logic whose output depends on current inputs AND past states.
Timing Diagram
Timing Diagram
Visual representation of signal changes in a digital circuit over time.
Pulse
Pulse
A single, abrupt change in voltage or current, brief pulse.
Clock
Clock
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Transition Time
Transition Time
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Race Hazard
Race Hazard
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Simple Memory Block
Simple Memory Block
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Clocked R-S Flip-Flop
Clocked R-S Flip-Flop
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D-type Flip-Flop
D-type Flip-Flop
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Rising edge Flip-Flop
Rising edge Flip-Flop
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Falling edge Flip-Flop
Falling edge Flip-Flop
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Combinational Logic
Combinational Logic
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Study Notes
- Lecture 5 focuses on sequential logic and memory
Number Systems and Logic Circuits
- Prior lectures covered number systems, their conversion, and combinational logic circuits
ALU Design
- An Arithmetic Logic Unit has been designed from logic gates
Focus of This Lecture
- The lecture will cover sequential logic, pulses and clocks, timing diagrams, race hazards, and flip-flops
ALU Limitations
- An ALU without a way to run programs or store info is just a calculator
Importance of Time
- The main focus is how logic circuits work with time and what the implications are
Combinational Logic
- Output is a function of the inputs, such as an OR gate.
Sequential Logic
- Output is a function of current inputs AND the previous state and requires memory
- Memory is created from logic
- The output of the last logic state is analyzed
- The new logic circuit's state is modified based on prior states
Timing Diagrams
- Timing diagrams illustrate operations in a logic circuit over time
- A timing diagram is a picture showing the effect of a waveform passing through a logic gate
- It represents changes of a logic input signal over time
Pulse Timing Example
- A pulse starts at logical 0, rises to logical 1 at the rising edge, remains at 1 for a duration, then falls back to 0 at the falling edge
Clocks
- Clocks use repeating waveforms or pulses
- The period of a clock is measured from one rising edge to the next
- The frequency of a clock measures complete periods in a second, in Hertz (Hz)
- CPU clocks control operations
Nanoseconds in Timing Diagrams
- Timing diagrams can display time at any level
- Example: For an Intel Pentium 3.2, it shows 1.56 X 10^-9 seconds, or 1.56 nanoseconds
- A typical TTL logic gate takes up to 4 nanoseconds to go from 0 to 1
Race Hazards
- Occur when a short pulse, approximately 4 to 10 nanoseconds, causes unanticipated output changes
- According to Boole’s Law, output should be 0, but transition time can cause spikes
NOR Gate Truth Table
- Inputs of "0 0" yield an output of "1"
- Inputs of "0 1" yield an output of "0"
- Inputs of "1 0" yield an output of "0"
- Inputs of "1 1" yield an output of "0"
Simple Memory Block Initial State
- Set and Reset are initially at Logic 0, but the output is not known
- A pulse on the Set input causes the Q output to become 1
- Putting a pulse on the Reset causes the Q output to become 0
Memory Block Remembers
- With both inputs at 0, the circuit retains its current state
R-S Flip-Flop and Pulses
- Applying a pulse to the SET input ensures the Q output is logic '1'
- Applying a pulse on the RESET input makes the Q output logic '0'
R-S Flip-Flop Truth Table
- Applying a pulse to both 'Set' and 'Reset' should not occur
- Since the above should not occur, it is not defined in the truth table
- Note: n = time, n + 1 = time plus 1 (i.e. 'Next')
R-S Flip-Flop Limitations
- R-S Flip-Flops are not the most practical form of memory, since they change when R or S input is pulsed
- Larger circuits need synchronized output changes
Clocked R-S Flip-Flops
- The clock signal synchronizes changes
- The R or S signal only affects the flip-flop when the clock pulse is high
Memory Input Design
- It is incovenient to have two lines, Set and Reset, to store just one bit of memory
- It is better to use a single input to store a bit on a CPU data bus
D-Type Flip-Flop
- Input D (data) transfers to output Q
- If D is 1, 1 gets stored at Q
- If D is 0, 0 gets stored at Q
D-Type Flip-Flops and Clock Edges
- Clock C transfers data D to Q on the rising edge of the pulse
- An inverter allows Clock C to transfer data D to Q on the falling edge of a pulse
Summary of Topics
- Covered include timing diagrams, pulses, clocks, logic feedback, simple memory, RS Flip-flops, clocked memory, and D-type Flip-flops
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