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  • Question
  • The timing network that sets the output frequency of a 555 astable circuit contains ________.


  • Options
  • A. three external resistors are used
  • B. two external resistors and an external capacitor are used
  • C. an external resistor and two external capacitors are used
  • D. no external resistor or capacitor is required

  • Correct Answer
  • two external resistors and an external capacitor are used 


  • More questions

    • 1. A major application for DSP is in ________ and ________ of analog signals.

    • Options
    • A. sending, receiving
    • B. digitizing, weighting
    • C. filtering, conditioning
    • D. leveling, translating
    • Discuss
    • 2. The speed-power product provides a basis for the comparison of logic circuits when power dissipation and propagation delay are important considerations in the selection of the type of logic to be used.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 3. An RC circuit used in a nonretriggerable 74121 one-shot has an REXT of 49 kΩ and a CEXT of 0.2 µF. The pulse width (tW) is approximately ________.

    • Options
    • A. 6.9 µs
    • B. 6.9 ms
    • C. 69 ms
    • D. 690 ms
    • Discuss
    • 4. To make an eight-bit adder from two four-bit adders you must connect ________.

    • Options
    • A. the high-order carry-in to ground
    • B. the low-order carry-out to the high-order carry-in
    • C. the high-order carry-out to ground
    • D. the low-order sum to the high-order data input
    • Discuss
    • 5. Output 3 of a 74138 octal decoder is selected when it is enabled by a data input of:
      A0 = 1
      A1 = 1
      A2 = 0

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 6. A typical AHDL comparator follows an algorithm described as ________.

    • Options
    • A. FUNCTION constructs
    • B. CASE constructs
    • C. IF/ELSE constructs
    • D. PROCESS constructs
    • Discuss
    • 7. A device that selects one of several inputs to be placed on the output is a multiplexer.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 8. PLDs did not gain widespread acceptance with digital until the mid-1980s, when a device called a PAL was introduced.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 9. Information that is stored in an EEPROM ________.

    • Options
    • A. can be modified by performing a memory write operation
    • B. is stored by the manufacturer and cannot be changed
    • C. is lost if power is interrupted
    • D. can be erased by applying high voltage to each storage location
    • Discuss
    • 10. The 555 timer can be used in either the astable or monostable modes.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss


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