Practice Example 8.8: Constructing A 4-to-16 Line Decoder (8.3.5) - Multiplexers and Demultiplexers - Part B
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Example 8.8: Constructing a 4-to-16 Line Decoder

Practice - Example 8.8: Constructing a 4-to-16 Line Decoder

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a 4-to-16 line decoder?

💡 Hint: Think about how binary inputs affect outputs.

Question 2 Easy

What does enabling a decoder do?

💡 Hint: Consider when you want your decoder to operate.

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Question 1

What does a 4-to-16 decoder require as inputs?

2 bits
3 bits
4 bits
5 bits

💡 Hint: Remember how binary representation increases the output possibilities.

Question 2

True or False: The MSB in a cascading decoder setup determines which of the lower 3-to-8 decoders is enabled.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of each bit in controlling outputs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Construct a full functional truth table for a 4-to-16 line decoder with active LOW outputs.

💡 Hint: Focus on binary counting for combinations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how you would modify the design of a decoder to enhance its capacity without adding more components.

💡 Hint: Think about how you can streamline connections to restrict output without needing new components.

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