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Decoder Encoder Design Advanced Viva

The document outlines basic to advanced viva questions related to the design and implementation of decoders and encoders using basic gates. It covers definitions, differences, design examples, and real-world applications, as well as potential issues such as noise and timing in circuits. Key concepts include the functionality of priority encoders, the use of decoders as demultiplexers, and Boolean expressions for circuit outputs.

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Decoder Encoder Design Advanced Viva

The document outlines basic to advanced viva questions related to the design and implementation of decoders and encoders using basic gates. It covers definitions, differences, design examples, and real-world applications, as well as potential issues such as noise and timing in circuits. Key concepts include the functionality of priority encoders, the use of decoders as demultiplexers, and Boolean expressions for circuit outputs.

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Basic to Advanced Viva Questions:

Design and Implementation of Decoder


and Encoder Using Basic Gates
A. Basic Concepts
• 1. What is a decoder?
A: A digital circuit that converts binary input to a one-hot output.
• 2. What is an encoder?
A: A circuit that converts one-hot input into a binary code output.
• 3. Difference between encoder and decoder?
A: Decoder expands binary to 1-of-n output; encoder compresses 1-of-n input to binary.
• 4. What does 'n-to-2^n' decoder mean?
A: 'n' inputs produce 2^n distinct outputs.
• 5. What is a priority encoder?
A: An encoder that selects the highest-priority input if multiple inputs are active.
• 6. What is the function of enable in decoders?
A: It activates or deactivates the decoder's operation.

B. Intermediate Design Questions


• 7. Design a 2-to-4 decoder using AND and NOT gates.
A: Use 2 inputs A, B; outputs: D0 = A'B', D1 = A'B, D2 = AB', D3 = AB.
• 8. How many output lines does a 3-to-8 decoder have?
A: 8 output lines for 3 input bits.
• 9. Explain a 4-to-2 encoder with truth table.
A: Inputs D0-D3, Outputs A and B based on which input is active.
• 10. How do you implement a 4-to-2 encoder using OR gates?
A: Use logical expressions: A = D2 + D3, B = D1 + D3.
• 11. What happens if multiple inputs are high in a simple encoder?
A: Output becomes invalid unless priority encoder is used.
• 12. State the Boolean expressions for a 2-to-4 decoder outputs.
A: Use NOT and AND to define each output from inputs.

C. Advanced Questions
• 13. What is the main advantage of using a priority encoder?
A: It resolves conflicts when more than one input is active.
• 14. Can a decoder be used to implement a demultiplexer?
A: Yes, a decoder with enable can function as a demux.
• 15. How can you design a 3-to-8 decoder using 2-to-4 decoders?
A: By connecting one 2-to-4 decoder to enable lines of others.
• 16. What are the real-world uses of encoders?
A: Keyboards, remote controls, data compression circuits.
• 17. How many logic gates are needed to implement a 3-to-8 decoder?
A: 3 NOT gates and 8 three-input AND gates.
• 18. How do you test a decoder circuit in the lab?
A: Apply all binary combinations and verify one output line goes high each time.
• 19. How does noise affect decoder and encoder circuits?
A: It can cause wrong output lines to activate, leading to logic errors.
• 20. Describe the timing issues in cascaded decoder/encoder circuits.
A: Propagation delays can accumulate, affecting synchronization.

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