Referring to the given figure, what causes the Control FF to reset after D7?
Options
A. Once the data cycle is initiated by the Start bit, the one-shot produces an output pulse equal to the duration of the eight data bits. Once the eight data bits have been transferred to the data input register, the falling edge of the one-shot pulse resets the Control FF to start the sequence all over again.
B. After counting the eight data bits, the divide-by-8 counter produces an output on its active-LOW CLR line to reset the Control FF.
C. After counting eight clock pulses equivalent to eight data periods, the terminal count of the divide-by-8 counter and the clock trigger the one-shot, which in turn resets the Control FF and divide-by-8 circuits to begin the sequence all over again. Simultaneously the data is transferred through the output register.
D. When the data output register is full, it produces an output on its C terminal that triggers the one-shot, which in turn resets the Control FF.
Correct Answer
After counting eight clock pulses equivalent to eight data periods, the terminal count of the divide-by-8 counter and the clock trigger the one-shot, which in turn resets the Control FF and divide-by-8 circuits to begin the sequence all over again. Simultaneously the data is transferred through the output register.
More questions
1. Propagation delay is important because ________.
Options
A. the logic gates must be given a short break during each clock cycle or else they will overheat
B. it limits the maximum operating frequency of a gate
C. it is a measure of how long the clock must be applied to the gate before it will make the required decision
D. all the gates in a system must have the same propagation times in order to be compatible
8. One method of troubleshooting involves ________ the circuit under test with a ________ or ________ and then observing the output to check for proper bit patterns.