Practice Types of 7-Segment Displays - 8.4.2 | 8. Timer, GPIO, and 7-Segment Peripherals | System on Chip
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8.4.2 - Types of 7-Segment Displays

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two types of 7-segment displays?

💡 Hint: Think about how the segments are connected.

Question 2

Easy

How does a common cathode display light up a segment?

💡 Hint: Focus on the voltage requirement.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of connection do common cathode displays use?

  • All anodes connected
  • All cathodes connected
  • Both anodes and cathodes connected

💡 Hint: Remember which part connects together.

Question 2

True or False: In a common anode 7-segment display, the segments are lit by applying a positive voltage to the cathodes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the role of grounding in display operation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a circuit using both common anode and common cathode displays. How will you address the differences in control?

💡 Hint: Think about the configuration setup for each type.

Question 2

Explain how you would display the number '5' on both types of displays, detailing the binary values needed.

💡 Hint: Refer to your digital encoding for numbers on 7-segment.

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