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  • The primary use for Gray code is:


  • Options
  • A. coded representation of a shaft's mechanical position
  • B. turning on/off software switches
  • C. to represent the correct ASCII code to indicate the angular position of a shaft on rotating machinery
  • D. to convert the angular position of a shaft on rotating machinery into hexadecimal code

  • Correct Answer
  • coded representation of a shaft's mechanical position 


  • Code Converters and Multiplexers problems


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    • 1. A microcontroller differs from a microprocessor in that it has several ________ ports and ________ built into its architecture, making it better suited for ________ applications.

    • Options
    • A. communication, PROMs, control
    • B. parallel, logic gates, processing
    • C. input/output, memory, control
    • D. data, memory, decoding
    • Discuss
    • 2. When two or more inputs are active simultaneously, the process is called:

    • Options
    • A. first-in, first-out processing
    • B. priority encoding
    • C. ripple blanking
    • D. first-in, first-out processing or priority encoding
    • Discuss
    • 3. In a BCD-to-seven-segment converter, why must a code converter be utilized?

    • Options
    • A. to convert the 4-bit BCD into 7-bit code
    • B. to convert the 4-bit BCD into 10-bit code
    • C. to convert the 4-bit BCD into Gray code
    • D. No conversion is necessary.
    • Discuss
    • 4. What control signals may be necessary to operate a 1-line-to-16 line decoder?

    • Options
    • A. flasher circuit control signal
    • B. a LOW on all gate enable inputs
    • C. input from a hexadecimal counter
    • D. a HIGH on all gate enable circuits
    • Discuss
    • 5. How many select lines would be required for an 8-line-to-1-line multiplexer?

    • Options
    • A. 2
    • B. 3
    • C. 4
    • D. 8
    • Discuss
    • 6. How many inputs are required for a 1-of-10 BCD decoder?

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    • A. 4
    • B. 8
    • C. 10
    • D. 1
    • Discuss
    • 7. What is the function of an enable input on a multiplexer chip?

    • Options
    • A. to apply Vcc
    • B. to connect ground
    • C. to active the entire chip
    • D. to active one half of the chip
    • Discuss
    • 8. Why is a demultiplexer called a data distributor?

    • Options
    • A. The input will be distributed to one of the outputs.
    • B. One of the inputs will be selected for the output.
    • C. The output will be distributed to one of the inputs.
    • Discuss
    • 9. A binary code that progresses such that only one bit changes between two successive codes is:

    • Options
    • A. nine's-complement code
    • B. 8421 code
    • C. excess-3 code
    • D. Gray code
    • Discuss
    • 10. A truth table with output columns numbered 0?15 may be for which type of decoder IC?

    • Options
    • A. hexadecimal 1-of-16
    • B. dual octal outputs
    • C. binary-to-hexadecimal
    • D. hexadecimal-to-binary
    • Discuss


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