Practice Propagation Delay (4.2.3) - Fundamental of Digital Computer - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Propagation Delay

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Question 1 Easy

Define propagation delay in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about the speed of response in a circuit.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of propagation delay in adders?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens in a series of adders.

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Question 1

What is propagation delay?

The time to stabilize after an input change
The time it takes to change input signals
Total time taken for signal to travel through a gate

💡 Hint: Consider how long it takes for a signal to settle.

Question 2

True or False: Propagation delay can be ignored in digital circuit design.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of timing in circuits.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a logic circuit with at least five gates. Calculate the total propagation delay given each gate's delay is as follows: AND (3ns), OR (2ns), NOT (1ns).

💡 Hint: Sum the delays of the gates in the series operation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain why a carry look-ahead adder significantly improves upon a standard ripple carry adder in terms of speed.

💡 Hint: Consider the order of operations in propagation.

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