The modulus (mod) of a counter is the same as its maximum count (N).

More Questions from Sequential Logic Circuits

• A ripple counter is an asynchronous counter.
• An asynchronous counter differs from a synchronous counter in the method of clocking.
• Asynchronous counters are often called ________ counters.
• A _________ shift register can shift stored data either left or right.
• To operate correctly, starting a ring counter requires __________.
• In order to use a shift register as a counter, ________.
• Synchronous construction reduces the delay time of a counter to the delay of __________.
• Ring and johnson counters are _______.
• A sequence of equally spaced timing pulses may be easily generated by a(n) __________.
• When two counters are cascaded, the overall mod number is equal to the __________ of their individual mod numbers.

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