OBJECTIVES: After studying this chapter, you will be able to
Explain what a flip-flop is and what it is used for
Define various types of flip-flops
Understand toggle action in a flip-flop
Describe how a flip-flop can be used for counting
Describe how a flip-flop can be used for storing a bit of data
Explain how a digital clock works
Explain the difference between a latch and a flip-flop
Describe the function and use of an encoder
Describe the function and use of a decoder
Understand the precision in a shaft encoder
Explain what a multiplexer is and why we need it
Describe the difference between a multiplexer and a demultiplexer
New terms: Absolute encoder, active high, active level, active low, anemometer, asynchronous ...
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