Practice Common Cathode - 8.4.2.1 | 8. Timer, GPIO, and 7-Segment Peripherals | System on Chip
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8.4.2.1 - Common Cathode

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a common cathode display?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you connect all negatives together.

Question 2

Easy

Why do we use multiplexing with displays?

💡 Hint: Consider how quickly we can switch between several things.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What segments are illuminated to display the number '4' on a common cathode display?

  • A
  • C
  • D
  • F
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • G
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F

💡 Hint: Think about which segments create the shape of '4'.

Question 2

True or False: A common cathode display requires all anodes to be grounded to light an individual segment.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember how power is supplied to the segments.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a scenario where using common cathode displays would be more beneficial than common anode displays. Consider factors like power consumption and control complexity.

💡 Hint: Think about ease of use in different projects.

Question 2

Create a table comparing the control signals required for common anode vs. common cathode displays in terms of ease of use and complexity.

💡 Hint: Consider programming and number of connections needed.

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