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Introduction to Cascading
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Welcome class! Today, we will explore cascading multiplexer circuits. Can anyone tell me why we might need to cascade multiplexers?
Maybe because one multiplexer can't handle all the inputs we need?
Exactly! When we require more inputs than a single multiplexer can manage, we can connect multiple smaller multiplexers together. This leads us to our first concept.
So, how do we actually do that?
Great question! The first step is understanding if the multiplexer on hand can meet the requirements. If we have an 8-to-1 and need a 16-to-1 multiplexer, we can use two 8-to-1 multiplexers to achieve that.
Do we just connect them directly?
Not quite! We need to connect the selection bits correctly first. Let's discuss how we handle the selection inputs next.
Connecting Selection Inputs
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When we have our smaller multiplexers, we connect the less significant bits of the desired multiplexer to the available multiplexer. What does that mean?
You mean take the lower bits?
Exactly! The less significant bits guide which of the lower multiplexers is selected.
And what do we do with the remaining selection inputs?
Good point! They are used to enable or disable the multiplexers, ensuring only the correct paths are selected. This ensures the right output line is activated.
Can you show us an example?
Sure! Letβs look at designing a 16-to-1 multiplexer using two 8-to-1 multiplexers.
Practical Example: 16-to-1 MUX
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Letβs dive into an example. To create a 16-to-1 multiplexer using two 8-to-1 multiplexers, we first note that we need to connect the enable lines properly.
How do we do that?
By making the enable input our most significant bit for selection, we can control which multiplexer is active.
And the outputs?
Exactly! The outputs of the two 8-to-1 multiplexers are then combined, creating the output line for the 16-to-1 multiplexer.
So this lets us handle more inputs without needing a completely new designed circuit?
That's right! This cascading technique is efficient and allows great flexibility.
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Standard
When the number of input channels exceeds the available capabilities of an integrated circuit (IC) multiplexer, cascading multiple smaller multiplexers allows the construction of larger multiplexers. The steps outlined guide how to connect and configure these multiplexers effectively.
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Cascading Multiplexer Circuits
In digital electronics, IC multiplexers are often limited in the number of input lines they can handle. This necessitates the need for cascading: using multiple multiplexers to create a single multiplexer circuit that can manage a larger set of input channels. For instance, two 8-to-1 multiplexers can be combined to create a 16-to-1 multiplexer.
Steps for Designing Cascading Multiplexer Circuits
- Determine the multiplexer requirements: If
2^nis the number of input lines in the available multiplexer and2^Nis the required number of input lines in the desired multiplexer, the total number of other multiplexers required can be calculated as2^(N-n). - Connect Selection Inputs: The least significant bits of the selection inputs from the desired multiplexer are connected to the available multiplexer.
- Enable or Disable: The remaining selection inputs are used to enable or disable the multiplexers to ensure the final output is correctly ORed from the enabled multiplexer outputs.
This methodology allows for flexible design in circuits requiring various numbers of inputs, which is particularly useful in larger digital systems.
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Introduction to Cascading Multiplexers
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There can possibly be a situation where the desired number of input channels is not available in IC multiplexers. A multiple number of devices of a given size can be used to construct multiplexers that can handle a larger number of input channels.
Detailed Explanation
In digital circuits, multiplexers are devices that select one of many inputs to pass it through as a single output. However, sometimes the number of inputs needed exceeds what a single multiplexer can handle. In these cases, we can connect (or 'cascade') multiple multiplexers together to accommodate more input channels. For example, if we have an 8-to-1 multiplexer, we can use two of them in such a way that they function collectively as a 16-to-1 multiplexer, thereby allowing us to select from 16 different inputs.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a multiplexer like a cookie jar with limited slots - it can only hold a certain number of cookies (inputs). If you have more cookies than slots, you can use multiple jars (multiplexers) to hold all your cookies.
Design Steps for Cascading Multiplexers
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The basic steps to be followed to carry out the design are as follows:
1. If 2^n is the number of input lines in the available multiplexer and 2^N is the number of input lines in the desired multiplexer, then the number of individual multiplexers required to construct the desired multiplexer circuit would be 2^Nβn.
2. From the knowledge of the number of selection inputs of the available multiplexer and that of the desired multiplexer, connect the less significant bits of the selection inputs of the desired multiplexer to the selection inputs of the available multiplexer.
3. The left-over bits of the selection inputs of the desired multiplexer circuit are used to enable or disable the individual multiplexers so that their outputs when ORed produce the final output.
Detailed Explanation
To design a cascading multiplexer circuit, you first determine how many input lines you need (2^N) and how many your current multiplexer can handle (2^n). The difference (2^Nβn) tells you how many more multiplexers you need. Then, you connect the less significant bits of the selection inputs from the desired multiplexer to the existing one. The remaining bits will control which multiplexer is enabled or disabled, ensuring that only the selected multiplexer passes its signal to the output.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine youβre setting up a phone system with multiple lines. If one phone can handle only a few numbers, you need to connect additional phones to handle more calls. You assign the less significant numbers to your main phone and use the rest as switches. Only one phone answers the call based on who is dialed.
Example: Designing a 16-to-1 Multiplexer
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Example 8.3: Design a 16-to-1 multiplexer using two 8-to-1 multiplexers having an active LOW ENABLE input.
Solution: A 16-to-1 multiplexer can be constructed from two 8-to-1 multiplexers having an ENABLE input.
Detailed Explanation
In this example, we create a 16-to-1 multiplexer using two 8-to-1 multiplexers. The 4th selection line acts as an enable control. When the enable line is LOW, one multiplexer is active while the other is inactive, allowing you to select from the first set of 8 inputs. This pattern continues when the enable line is HIGH, allowing access to the next set of 8 inputs. The overall system permits selection from all 16 inputs, controlled by a combination of the selection lines.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a switchboard operator managing calls from 16 different lines. When one line is active and the switchboard is 'live' (ENABLE input LOW), the operator can manage calls to that line. If a switched line goes inactive, the operator can flip to another active route, similar to how the multiplexers switch through their inputs.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Cascading: Connecting multiple multiplexers to expand input capacity.
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Enable Inputs: Control lines that determine the activation of multiplexers.
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Selection Inputs: Used to choose among various input lines in a multiplexer.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Using two 8-to-1 multiplexers to build a single 16-to-1 multiplexer.
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Configuring the selection inputs of a cascading multiplexer circuit.
Memory Aids
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π΅ Rhymes Time
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When inputs are few and designing's a mess, cascade them together, itβs truly the best!
π Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a party where the music volume is controlled by a team of friends (multiplexers). Each friend can only control a small speaker, but together they can create an entire concert.
π§ Other Memory Gems
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M.E.S. β Multiplexers Expand Selection inputs to remember the steps to cascade multiplexers.
π― Super Acronyms
C.A.S.C.A.D.E β Connect And Select Cascaded Devices Efficiently.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Multiplexer
Definition:
A device that selects one of multiple input signals and forwards the selected input to a single output line.
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Term: Cascading
Definition:
The technique of connecting multiple smaller units (multiplexers) to form a larger unit.
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Term: Selection Inputs
Definition:
Input lines that determine which data input line is selected in a multiplexer.