Practice Pull-up/pull-down Resistors (defined Default States) (5.1.3.3) - System Level Interfacing Design and Arithmetic Coprocessors
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Pull-up/Pull-down Resistors (Defined Default States)

Practice - Pull-up/Pull-down Resistors (Defined Default States)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a pull-up resistor?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the button is not pressed.

Question 2 Easy

What does a pull-down resistor ensure?

💡 Hint: Consider how a switch affects the signal.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main function of a pull-up resistor?

To connect a signal to ground
To ensure logic HIGH when not driven
To provide a path for current

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the circuit is not being used.

Question 2

True or False: Pull-down resistors connect a signal line to V_CC.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how each type of resistor is connected.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple digital circuit using both pull-up and pull-down resistors. Explain your component choices and the desired behavior of the signal lines.

💡 Hint: Think about how each component influences the state of your signal in different button conditions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain the impact of choosing a pull-up resistor value that is too small and provide a solution to avoid potential issues.

💡 Hint: Consider typical current ratings for components you are using.

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