Practice Race Condition (5.4.2) - Demultiplexer - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What does the S in S-R latch stand for?
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Think about what action 'S' performs when activated.
Question 2.
What happens if both S and R are high?
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Consider the behavior of the output based on input combinations.
3Question 3.
What does an S-R latch do?
- A. Stores two bits
- B. Stores one bit
- C. Resets only
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Focus on the functions of Set and Reset.
4Question 4.
True or False: A race condition occurs when the output of a circuit is predictable.
- True
- False
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Think about when a condition is called a 'race'.
Question 5.
Design a circuit using S-R latches to maintain state in a digital clock. Discuss how to avoid race conditions.
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Consider how clock cycles can facilitate this functionality.
Question 6.
Analyze what could occur in a complex circuit if multiple S-R latches are connected without control inputs.
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Consider feedback loops and cascading effects in digital electronics.

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