Practice Design A Traffic Light Controller (3.7.2) - Digital System Design Principles
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Design a Traffic Light Controller

Practice - Design a Traffic Light Controller

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a finite state machine?

💡 Hint: Think about how we can use it for various systems.

Question 2 Easy

What are the three states of a traffic light?

💡 Hint: Consider the lights that control traffic at intersections.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a finite state machine in a traffic light controller?

To control traffic light changes
To manage intersection traffic
To provide sound alerts

💡 Hint: Think about the main purpose of the FSM.

Question 2

True or False: An FSM can be in multiple states at the same time.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how FSMs are structured.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an FSM for a traffic light system that allows pedestrian access safely, with buttons to trigger crossings.

💡 Hint: Consider how you’ll integrate the pedestrian input with the existing light system.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how you would test your traffic light controller design to ensure reliability in real-world scenarios.

💡 Hint: What aspects of testing are critical for safety in traffic system designs?

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