Computer Circuits and Flip-Flops

These flashcards cover key concepts related to computer circuits, specifically focusing on flip-flops, their types, and applications.

Flip-Flop

A memory element in a digital circuit that can be set or reset based on input signals and clock edges.

D Flip-Flop

A type of flip-flop that captures the value of the input (D) only on the rising or falling edge of the clock signal.

Clocked SR Latch

A circuit that changes its output state only when the clock signal is high.

Positive-edge-triggered

Describes a flip-flop that responds to the transition of the clock signal from low to high.

Negative-edge-triggered

Describes a flip-flop that responds to the transition of the clock signal from high to low.

Finite State Machine (FSM)

A computational model consisting of a finite number of states, transitions, and inputs.

State Table

A chart that displays the current and next states of a flip-flop based on input conditions.

Ripple Counter

An asynchronous counter that consists of flip-flops where output from one is fed to the next.

Synchronous Counter

A counter where all flip-flops change their output simultaneously based on a common clock signal.

Serial-in Parallel-out Shift Register

A register where data is input serially and output in parallel after being shifted according to clock pulses.