Practice Synchronous (or Parallel) Counters (11.5) - Counters and Registers - Part B
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Synchronous (or Parallel) Counters

Practice - Synchronous (or Parallel) Counters

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a synchronous counter?

💡 Hint: Consider how it differs from ripple counters.

Question 2 Easy

What is propagation delay?

💡 Hint: Think about why timing is essential in circuits.

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of synchronous counters over ripple counters?

Higher propagation delay
Simultaneous toggling of flip-flops
More complex wiring

💡 Hint: Think about how synchronization affects performance.

Question 2

True or False: Synchronous counters reduce the risk of errors due to propagation delay.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of counter operation.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a synchronous counter that counts from 0 to 7 and explain how you would implement it.

💡 Hint: Consider how you can represent three bits in your design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the challenges of cascading multiple synchronous counters. How can these issues be addressed?

💡 Hint: Reflect on integration methods and clocking strategies.

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