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  • How many different states does a 3-bit asynchronous counter have?


  • Options
  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 8
  • D. 16

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    • 1. What is the maximum delay that can occur if four flip-flops are connected as a ripple counter and each flip-flop has propagation delays of tPHL = 22 ns and tPLH = 15 ns?

    • Options
    • A. 15 ns
    • B. 22 ns
    • C. 60 ns
    • D. 88 ns
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which is not an example of a truncated modulus?

    • Options
    • A. 8
    • B. 9
    • C. 11
    • D. 15
    • Discuss
    • 3. Which of the following statements are true?

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    • A. Asynchronous events do not occur at the same time.
    • B. Asynchronous events are controlled by a clock.
    • C. Synchronous events do not need a clock to control them.
    • D. Only asynchronous events need a control clock.
    • Discuss
    • 4. The parallel outputs of a counter circuit represent the:

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    • A. parallel data word
    • B. clock frequency
    • C. counter modulus
    • D. clock count
    • Discuss
    • 5. What is the difference between combinational logic and sequential logic?

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    • A. Combinational circuits are not triggered by timing pulses, sequential circuits are triggered by timing pulses.
    • B. Combinational and sequential circuits are both triggered by timing pulses.
    • C. Neither circuit is triggered by timing pulses.
    • Discuss
    • 6. MOD-6 and MOD-12 counters and multiples are most commonly used as:

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    • A. frequency counters
    • B. multiplexed displays
    • C. digital clocks
    • D. power consumption meters
    • Discuss
    • 7. Once an up-/down-counter begins its count sequence, it cannot be reversed.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 8. A MOD-16 ripple counter is holding the count 10012. What will the count be after 31 clock pulses?

    • Options
    • A. 10002
    • B. 10102
    • C. 10112
    • D. 11012
    • Discuss
    • 9. A principle regarding most display decoders is that when the correct input is present, the related output will switch:

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    • A. HIGH
    • B. to high impedance
    • C. to an open
    • D. LOW
    • Discuss
    • 10. Synchronous (parallel) counters eliminate the delay problems encountered with asynchronous (ripple) counters because the:

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    • A. input clock pulses are applied only to the first and last stages.
    • B. input clock pulses are applied only to the last stage.
    • C. input clock pulses are applied simultaneously to each stage.
    • D. input clock pulses are not used to activate any of the counter stages.
    • Discuss


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