In a BCD-to-7-segment decoder, what is the minimum and maximum number of segments that can be active at any given time?
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Digital Electronics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A2 and 7
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B3 and 7
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C1 and 6
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D3 and 6
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E2 and 6
Answer
Correct Answer: 2 and 7
Explanation
Introduction:The number of lit segments varies depending on which decimal digit is being displayed.
Concept:
Digit 1 lights only 2 segments (b and c), while digit 8 lights all 7 segments. Thus minimum = 2, maximum = 7.
Final Answer:
2 and 7