Design and Implementation of Decoder and Encoder
Using Logic Gates
AIM:
To design and implement the Encoder and Decoder circuits using logic gates and verify
their truth tables.
THEORY:
Decoder:
A decoder is a combinational logic circuit that converts n input lines into a maximum of 2■
unique output lines. It performs the reverse operation of an encoder. For example, a 2-to-4
decoder takes 2 inputs and activates one of the 4 outputs depending on the binary input
combination.
Equation (for 2:4 decoder):
Y■ = A'B'
Y■ = A'B
Y■ = AB'
Y■ = AB
Encoder:
An encoder is a combinational circuit that performs the reverse of a decoder. It has 2■
input lines and n output lines. It converts an active input into the corresponding binary
code. For example, a 4-to-2 encoder has 4 inputs and produces 2 outputs.
Equation (for 4:2 encoder):
Y■ = D■ + D■
Y■ = D■ + D■
TRUTH TABLES:
2-to-4 Decoder
A B Y■ Y■ Y■ Y■
0 0 1 0 0 0
0 1 0 1 0 0
1 0 0 0 1 0
1 1 0 0 0 1
4-to-2 Encoder
D■ D■ D■ D■ Y■ Y■
0 0 0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0 0 1
0 1 0 0 1 0
1 0 0 0 1 1
COMPONENTS REQUIRED:
Component Quantity
IC 7404 (NOT) 1
IC 7408 (AND) 1
IC 7432 (OR) 1
Logic Inputs 4
LED Indicators 4
OBSERVATION AND SIMULATION:
- Connect the input switches as per the circuit diagram.
- For decoder, use AND & NOT gates to implement 2:4 logic.
- For encoder, use OR gates to generate outputs.
- Verify output for all input combinations using truth tables.
REPORT:
Thus, the Encoder and Decoder circuits were designed and implemented successfully
using logic gates. Their truth tables were verified and found to be correct.
