Practice Race Condition (5.4.2) - Demultiplexer - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Race Condition

Practice - Race Condition

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Question 1 Easy

What does the S in S-R latch stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what action 'S' performs when activated.

Question 2 Easy

What happens if both S and R are high?

💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of the output based on input combinations.

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Question 1

What does an S-R latch do?

A. Stores two bits
B. Stores one bit
C. Resets only

💡 Hint: Focus on the functions of Set and Reset.

Question 2

True or False: A race condition occurs when the output of a circuit is predictable.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about when a condition is called a 'race'.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a circuit using S-R latches to maintain state in a digital clock. Discuss how to avoid race conditions.

💡 Hint: Consider how clock cycles can facilitate this functionality.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze what could occur in a complex circuit if multiple S-R latches are connected without control inputs.

💡 Hint: Consider feedback loops and cascading effects in digital electronics.

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