Practice Variable Modulus With Presettable Counters (11.8.1) - Counters and Registers - Part B
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Variable Modulus with Presettable Counters

Practice - Variable Modulus with Presettable Counters

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Question 1 Easy

Define a presettable counter.

💡 Hint: Think about how a digital clock might work.

Question 2 Easy

What happens when the terminal count is reached?

💡 Hint: What resets the counter?

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Question 1

What is a presettable counter?

A counter that can be set to start at any value
A counter that cannot be reset
A standard binary counter

💡 Hint: What is unique about how they can start?

Question 2

True or False: The terminal count output is used to reload the preset value in a presettable counter.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when we reach zero.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a presettable counter that is initially set to '1010' (binary for 10), if counting DOWN, what is the output after the fifth clock pulse?

💡 Hint: Subtract 1 for each clock pulse.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a scenario where a presettable counter could replace a mechanical timer. Discuss how it could function in a home appliance.

💡 Hint: Consider how you would set your time and see it change.

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