DIGITAL LOGIC
Logic Gates
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Overview
When sourcing logic IC’s, note that the standard prefix used by many manufactures is “74”.
Logic gate inputs are normally labelled as a single letter, starting with A (e.g. a three input AND gate would have inputs A, B and C). The output is normally labelled Y, unless you are using a flip-flop or latch, and the output is labelled Q.
D Flip-Flops
Important Parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Propagation Delay | \(t_P\) |
Triggering
Edge-triggered D flip-flops can be either positive or negative edge triggered. Edge-triggered flip-flops are shown by a triangle at the clock input, and negative edge-triggered ones have an additional bubble. However, positive-edge triggered is much more common, and standard practice is to make a negative edge triggered flip-flop by adding your own inverting gate on the clock signal.