Circuitos Combinacionales
Temas abordados
Circuitos Combinacionales
Temas abordados
A decodificador, or decoder, is a circuit that converts an N-bit input code into one of 2^N possible output lines, activating only the line corresponding to the input code. It translates binary information from the input lines into a specific active output, used in applications like memory address decoding . Conversely, a demultiplexor routes a single input line to multiple output lines based on a binary selection code, effectively reversing the function of a multiplexor. It takes a single input and channels it to one of several outputs, determined by selection inputs .
An adder circuit is constructed using logic gates to perform binary addition. The simplest form is the semisumador or half adder, which adds two single bits and produces a sum and a carry. A more complex version is the full adder, which adds three inputs (two binary numbers and a previous carry), producing a sum and a carry as outputs. Full adders can be chained together to handle multiple binary bit additions, forming multi-bit adders like a 4-bit adder . Circuits for larger adders are often implemented in integrated circuits that combine multiple full adders .
Optimal expression simplification during the synthesis of a combinational circuit is achieved by minimizing the number of logic gates necessary, generally using algebraic simplification techniques and Karnaugh maps to reduce the logic expression to its simplest form. Critical techniques involve eliminating redundant terms and recognizing common sub-expressions to minimize resource use . This process is crucial as it directly affects the circuit's efficiency, reducing size, cost, and power consumption, while increasing speed and reliability by simplifying the logical path that signals traverse .
A combinational circuit is a type of digital circuit whose output solely depends on the combination of its current inputs rather than any history of outputs. Its outputs are determined by analyzing the digital logic gates' arrangements and their interconnections, which are constructed using basic gates such as AND, OR, and NOT, or combinations like NAND, NOR, XOR . The output of each gate depends strictly on its inputs, so the final output can vary if there's any change in the inputs .
Synthesizing a combinational logic circuit involves defining the function to be performed and specifying the inputs and outputs. Then, a truth table is created that outlines all logical specifications . Using Karnaugh maps, one simplifies the logical function by visualizing possible simplifications in terms of sum of products (minterms) or product of sums (maxterms). This process leads to an optimized representation, which can be implemented with minimal logic gates, often achieving reductions in complexity by recognizing redundant terms .
A semisumador, or half adder, operates by taking two binary inputs and producing an output consisting of a sum and a carry. The sum is obtained through an XOR gate, while the carry is generated using an AND gate, representing the overflow from addition . In digital arithmetic circuits, half adders are fundamental components for constructing more complex adders like full adders, which are essential in enabling binary addition for arithmetic operations in processors and digital calculating systems .
Using a sumador completo (full adder) over a semisumador is essential when dealing with multi-bit sequences where the carry from a previous bit addition must be considered. While a half adder can only add two bits at a time without considering the carry-in (from lower significant bits), a full adder provides an additional input specifically for carry-in, making it possible to link multiple adders in sequence and manage carry propagation across bit positions. This capability is critical for chaining adders to perform binary addition of large numbers efficiently .
Using demultiplexors as decoders allows for flexible handling of data routing in digital systems. By configuring a demultiplexor to always provide an active input signal, its selection inputs can determine which output line is activated, thereby functioning similarly to a decoder that selects output channels based on input codes. This setup can efficiently manage multi-channel communication by determining which line receives the input data, useful for complex data handling in communication and control systems . This dual usage expands the utility of basic components, optimizing component count and functionality .
Multiplexors offer several advantages over traditional logic gate design. Firstly, they provide a flexible and efficient means of implementing complex logical functions by using selection inputs to directly map truth table outputs, often reducing the need for numerous individual gates . Secondly, they simplify designs by potentially using fewer resources, and aid in creating modular circuits that handle multiple data channels dynamically without reconfiguring physical wiring . Additionally, multiplexors can be integral in the design of scalable logic systems, where large numbers of logical operations and data routing are needed .
A multiplexor is a digital circuit that takes multiple input signals and provides a single output signal by selecting one of the inputs based on a selection code. It has 2^n inputs, n control inputs for selection, and one output. Functionally, it routes the input corresponding to the binary value on the selection inputs to the output. This selection can implement logical functions, where the control inputs represent variables and the truth table outputs are configured based on the desired output . Multiplexors are useful in digital designs to combine multiple data sources into a single line, aiding in resource simplification and reuse .