Practice - Malvino, A. P. and Leach, D. P. (1994) Digital Principles and Applications...
Practice Questions
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Define an Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU).
💡 Hint: Think about what arithmetic operations involve.
Name one common IC used for multipliers.
💡 Hint: Recap on binary multipliers mentioned.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does an ALU do?
💡 Hint: Remember the full form of ALU.
True or False: A binary multiplier can be constructed using only addition and shift operations.
💡 Hint: Think about what operations you need to combine for multiplication.
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Construct a logical circuit that can function as a 4-bit ALU with addition and subtraction capabilities. Specify how it distinguishes between the two operations.
💡 Hint: Draw your circuit and think about the control logic.
Design a cascading arrangement for four 4-bit magnitude comparators that can compare 16-bit numbers. Explain how outputs propagate through the circuit.
💡 Hint: Focus on the flow of outputs and inputs between stages of comparators.
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