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Question
An astable multivibrator is a circuit that:
Options
A. has two stable states
B. is free-running
C. produces a continuous output signal
D. is free-running and produces a continuous output signal
Correct Answer
produces a continuous output signal
Flip-Flops and Timers problems
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1. What is one disadvantage of an S-R flip-flop?
Options
A. It has no Enable input.
B. It has a RACE condition.
C. It has no clock input.
D. It has only a single output.
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Correct Answer: It has a RACE condition.
2. The equation for the output frequency of a 555 timer operating in the astable mode is:
.
What value of C
1
will be required if R
1
= 1 kΩ, R
2
= 1 kΩ, and f = 1 kHz?
Options
A. 0.33 µF
B. 0.48 µF
C. 480 µF
D. 33 nF
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Correct Answer: 0.48 µF
3. The 555 timer can be used in which of the following configurations?
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A. astable, monostable
B. monostable, bistable
C. astable, toggled
D. bistable, tristable
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Correct Answer: astable, monostable
4. One example of the use of an S-R flip-flop is as a(n):
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A. transition pulse generator
B. astable oscillator
C. racer
D. switch debouncer
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Correct Answer: switch debouncer
5. The truth table for an S-R flip-flop has how many VALID entries?
Options
A. 3
B. 1
C. 4
D. 2
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Correct Answer: 3
6. What is another name for a one-shot?
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A. monostable
B. bistable
C. astable
D. tristable
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Correct Answer: monostable
7. A basic S-R flip-flop can be constructed by cross-coupling which basic logic gates?
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A. AND or OR gates
B. XOR or XNOR gates
C. NOR or NAND gates
D. AND or NOR gates
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Correct Answer: NOR or NAND gates
8. If both inputs of an S-R NAND latch are LOW, what will happen to the output?
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A. The output would become unpredictable.
B. The output will toggle.
C. The output will reset.
D. No change will occur in the output.
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Correct Answer: The output would become unpredictable.
9. What is the significance of the J and K terminals on the J-K flip-flop?
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A. There is no known significance in their designations.
B. The J represents "jump," which is how the Q output reacts whenever the clock goes HIGH and the J input is also HIGH.
C. The letters represent the initials of Johnson and King, the co-inventors of the J-K flip-flop.
D. All of the other letters of the alphabet are already in use.
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Correct Answer: There is no known significance in their designations.
10. Latches constructed with NOR and NAND gates tend to remain in the latched condition due to which configuration feature?
Options
A. asynchronous operation
B. low input voltages
C. gate impedance
D. cross coupling
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Correct Answer: cross coupling
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