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Code Converters and Multiplexers problems


  • 1. Which digital system translates coded characters into a more useful form?

  • Options
  • A. encoder
  • B. display
  • C. counter
  • D. decoder
  • Discuss
  • 2. A basic multiplexer principle can be demonstrated through the use of a:

  • Options
  • A. single-pole relay
  • B. DPDT switch
  • C. rotary switch
  • D. linear stepper
  • Discuss
  • 3. Why can a CMOS IC be used as both a multiplexer and a demultiplexer?

  • Options
  • A. It cannot be used as both.
  • B. CMOS uses bidirectional switches.
  • Discuss
  • 4. From the following list of input conditions, determine the state of the five output leads on a 74148 octal-to-binary encoder.

    I0 = 1 I3 = 1 I6 = 1
    I1 = 1 I4 = 0 I7 = 1
    I2 = 1 I5 = 1 EI = 0

  • Options
  • A. GS = L, A0 = L, A1 = L, A2 = H, EO = H
  • B. GS = L, A0 = H, A1 = L, A2 = L, EO = H
  • C. GS = L, A0 = L, A1 = H, A2 = L, EO = H
  • D. GS = L, A0 = H, A1 = H, A2 = L, EO = H
  • Discuss
  • 5. Use the weighting factors to convert the following BCD numbers to binary.

    0101 0011        0010 0110 1000


  • Options
  • A. 01010011    001001101000
  • B. 11010100    100001100000
  • C. 110101        100001100
  • D. 101011        001100001
  • Discuss
  • 6. A circuit that responds to a specific set of signals to produce a related digital signal output is called a(n):

  • Options
  • A. BCD matrix
  • B. display driver
  • C. encoder
  • D. decoder
  • Discuss
  • 7. 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
  • 8. 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
  • 9. 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
  • 10. 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

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