In an asynchronous counter, each state is clocked by the same pulse.

More Questions from Sequential Logic Circuits

• Asynchronous inputs will cause the flip-flop to respond immediately with regard to the clock input.
• A serial-in, serial-out shift register transfers data from one line of a parallel bus to another line one bit at a time.
• A parallel-in, serial-out shift register enters all data bits simultaneously and transfers them out one bit at a time.
• The modulus (mod) of a counter is the same as its maximum count (N).
• A ripple counter is an asynchronous counter.
• An asynchronous counter differs from a synchronous counter in the method of clocking.
• Asynchronous counters are often called ________ counters.
• A _________ shift register can shift stored data either left or right.
• To operate correctly, starting a ring counter requires __________.
• In order to use a shift register as a counter, ________.

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