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Code Converters and Multiplexers problems


  • 1. How many exclusive-NOR gates would be required for an 8-bit comparator circuit?

  • Options
  • A. 4
  • B. 6
  • C. 8
  • D. 10
  • Discuss
  • 2. The inputs/outputs of an analog multiplexer/demultiplexer are:

  • Options
  • A. bidirectional
  • B. unidirectional
  • C. even parity
  • D. binary-coded decimal
  • Discuss
  • 3. One way to convert BCD to binary using the hardware approach is:

  • Options
  • A. with MSI IC circuits
  • B. with a keyboard encoder
  • C. with an ALU
  • D. UART
  • Discuss
  • 4. If two inputs are active on a priority encoder, which will be coded on the output?

  • Options
  • A. the higher value
  • B. the lower value
  • C. neither of the inputs
  • D. both of the inputs
  • Discuss
  • 5. A BCD decoder will have how many rows in its truth table?

  • Options
  • A. 10
  • B. 9
  • C. 8
  • D. 3
  • Discuss
  • 6. A principle regarding most IC decoders is that when the correct input is present, the related output will switch:

  • Options
  • A. active-HIGH
  • B. to a high impedance
  • C. to an open
  • D. active-LOW
  • Discuss
  • 7. One multiplexer can take the place of:

  • Options
  • A. several SSI logic gates
  • B. combinational logic circuits
  • C. several Ex-NOR gates
  • D. several SSI logic gates or combinational logic circuits
  • Discuss
  • 8. For the following conditions on a 7485 magnitude comparator, what will be the state of each of the three outputs?

    A0 = 0 B0 = 1 IA < B = 0
    A1 = 1 B1 = 0 IA = B = 1
    A2 = 1 B2 = 0 IA > B = 0
    A3 = 0 B3 = 0  

  • Options
  • A. A = B = 0, A < B = 0, A > B = 1
  • B. A = B = 0, A < B = 1, A > B = 0
  • C. A = B = 1, A < B = 0, A > B = 0
  • D. A = B = 0, A < B = 0, A > B = 0
  • Discuss
  • 9. The expansion inputs to a comparator are used for expansion to a(n):

  • Options
  • A. 4-bit system
  • B. 8-bit system
  • C. BCD system
  • D. counter system
  • Discuss
  • 10. Why is the Gray code more practical to use when coding the position of a rotating shaft?

  • Options
  • A. All digits change between counts.
  • B. Two digits change between counts.
  • C. Only one digit changes between counts.
  • Discuss

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