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Logic Families and Their Characteristics problems


  • 1. The time needed for an output to change from the result of an input change is known as:

  • Options
  • A. noise immunity
  • B. fan-out
  • C. propagation delay
  • D. rise time
  • Discuss
  • 2. Why are the maximum value of VOL and the minimum value of VOH used to determine the noise margin rather than the typical values for these parameters?

  • Options
  • A. These are worst-case conditions.
  • B. These are normal conditions.
  • C. These are best-case conditions.
  • D. It doesn't matter what values are used.
  • Discuss
  • 3. The term buffer/driver signifies the ability to provide low output currents to drive light loads.

  • Options
  • A. True
  • B. False
  • Discuss
  • 4. Using the schematic diagram of a TTL NAND gate, determine the state of each transistor (ON or OFF) when all inputs are high.

  • Options
  • A. Q1-ON, Q2-OFF, Q3-ON, Q4-OFF
  • B. Q1-ON, Q2-ON, Q3-OFF, Q4-OFF
  • C. Q1-OFF, Q2-OFF, Q3-ON, Q4-ON
  • D. Q1-OFF, Q2-ON, Q3-OFF, Q4-ON
  • Discuss
  • 5. When is a level-shifter circuit needed in interfacing logic?

  • Options
  • A. A level shifter is always needed.
  • B. A level shifter is never needed.
  • C. when the supply voltages are the same
  • D. when the supply voltages are different
  • Discuss
  • 6. What is the advantage of using low-power Schottky (LS) over standard TTL logic?

  • Options
  • A. more power dissipation
  • B. less power dissipation
  • C. cost is less
  • D. cost is more
  • Discuss
  • 7. How can ECL have both a NOR and an OR output?

  • Options
  • A. ECL does not have this feature.
  • B. They are simply the inverse of each other.
  • Discuss
  • 8. How does the 4000 series of CMOS logic compare in terms of speed and power dissipation to the standard family of TTL logic?

  • Options
  • A. more power dissipation and slower speed
  • B. more power dissipation and faster speed
  • C. less power dissipation and faster speed
  • D. less power dissipation and slower speed
  • Discuss
  • 9. The high input impedance of MOSFETs:

  • Options
  • A. allows faster switching
  • B. reduces input current and power dissipation
  • C. prevents dense packing
  • D. creates low-noise reactions
  • Discuss
  • 10. What is the difference between the 54XX and 74XX series of TTL logic gates?

  • Options
  • A. 54XX is faster.
  • B. 54XX is slower.
  • C. 54XX has a wider power supply and expanded temperature range.
  • D. 54XX has a narrower power supply and contracted temperature range.
  • Discuss

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