https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28369/how-flip-flops-work----dc-to-daylight-32en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28369/how-flip-flops-work----dc-to-daylight-32Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:54:40 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e9b67ee6-19f7-435f-ac76-105dca7bf726pchanhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28369/how-flip-flops-work----dc-to-daylight-32#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by pchan on 11/21/2023 6:54:40 PM<br /> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In this episode of DC to Daylight, Derek explores the world of flip-flops, fundamental digital circuits essential for toggling between on and off states. Assuming a basic understanding of combinational logic, Derek constructs a simple flip-flop using a 74 LS series logic IC, giving examples of its applications, including memory storage devices and shift registers. Cross-coupled NOR gates are used to create a set-reset (SR) flip-flop. Derek showcases the flip-flop working with momentary input signals and asynchronous reactions.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <h2 id="mcetoc_1hfphbdov0"><span>Watch the Video:</span></h2> <p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S28QFe7EdNI">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></p> <p><span><img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-71/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h47m52s279.png" />&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Derek delves into the circuitry, demonstrating the SR flip-flop with two transistors, resistors, and LEDs. He highlights the crucial role of momentary pulses in toggling states and showcases alternative implementations using a 74LS2 quad NAND gate. Transitioning to synchronous operation, Derek introduces the Gated Set-Reset flip-flop, which responds to a control signal.&nbsp; The Gated SR flip-flop is implemented using a couple of AND gates. Derek also touches on the data flip-flop, combining a gate input with set and reset pins for synchronous state changes based on a single input.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-71/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h47m59s809.png" />&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The episode concludes with a discussion of the JK flip-flop, which is similar to the SR flip-flop but with one important difference: the output toggles when both inputs are high. Derek illustrates the use of JK flip-flops in creating a ripple counter, explaining how they divide the clock pulse and count in a modulus 8 sequence. The practical demonstration showcases the binary-weighted outputs of each stage, providing a tangible understanding of ripple counters.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-71/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h48m10s701.png" /></span></p> <p><span><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-71/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h48m27s840.png" /></span></p> <h2>Links:</h2> <ul> <li>&nbsp;<a href="https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/thelearningcircuit/w/documents/4579/how-flip-flops-work----the-learning-circuit-60">How Flip Flops Work -- The Learning Circuit 60</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>&nbsp;<a href="https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/thelearningcircuit/w/documents/4600/toggle-sign-using-an-sr-flip-flop----the-learning-circuit-61">Toggle Sign Using an SR Flip-Flop -- The Learning Circuit 61</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p></p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img loading="lazy" alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek" data-e14adj="t">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/" data-e14adj="t">DC to Daylight</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Synchronous flip flop, shift register, digital toggle switch, flip flop, Flip flop circuits, Digital circuit demonstrations, sequential logic, Electronics engineering insights, Circuit building for makers, Practical applications of flip flops, Data flip flop applications, 74 LS series logic IC, data flip flop, Gated Set Reset flip flop, combinational logic, Digital logic tutorials, ripple counter, Electronics education videos, JK flip flop in electronics, Ripple counter design, DIY electronics projects, Set-reset flip flop</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28369/how-flip-flops-work----dc-to-daylight-32/revision/2Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:54:40 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e9b67ee6-19f7-435f-ac76-105dca7bf726tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28369/how-flip-flops-work----dc-to-daylight-32#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 11/21/2023 6:54:40 PM<br /> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In this episode of DC to Daylight, Derek explores the world of flip-flops, fundamental digital circuits essential for toggling between on and off states. Assuming a basic understanding of combinational logic, Derek constructs a simple flip-flop using a 74 LS series logic IC, giving examples of its applications, including memory storage devices and shift registers. Cross-coupled NOR gates are used to create a set-reset (SR) flip-flop. Derek showcases the flip-flop working with momentary input signals and asynchronous reactions.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <h2 id="mcetoc_1hfphbdov0"><span>Watch the Video:</span></h2> <p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S28QFe7EdNI">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></p> <p><span><img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h47m52s279.png" />&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Derek delves into the circuitry, demonstrating the SR flip-flop with two transistors, resistors, and LEDs. He highlights the crucial role of momentary pulses in toggling states and showcases alternative implementations using a 74LS2 quad NAND gate. Transitioning to synchronous operation, Derek introduces the Gated Set-Reset flip-flop, which responds to a control signal.&nbsp; The Gated SR flip-flop is implemented using a couple of AND gates. Derek also touches on the data flip-flop, combining a gate input with set and reset pins for synchronous state changes based on a single input.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h47m59s809.png" />&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The episode concludes with a discussion of the JK flip-flop, which is similar to the SR flip-flop but with one important difference: the output toggles when both inputs are high. Derek illustrates the use of JK flip-flops in creating a ripple counter, explaining how they divide the clock pulse and count in a modulus 8 sequence. The practical demonstration showcases the binary-weighted outputs of each stage, providing a tangible understanding of ripple counters.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h48m10s701.png" /></span></p> <p><span><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h48m27s840.png" /></span></p> <h2>Links:</h2> <ul> <li>&nbsp;<a href="https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/thelearningcircuit/w/documents/4579/how-flip-flops-work----the-learning-circuit-60">How Flip Flops Work -- The Learning Circuit 60</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>&nbsp;<a href="https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/thelearningcircuit/w/documents/4600/toggle-sign-using-an-sr-flip-flop----the-learning-circuit-61">Toggle Sign Using an SR Flip-Flop -- The Learning Circuit 61</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p></p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img loading="lazy" alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek" data-e14adj="t">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/" data-e14adj="t">DC to Daylight</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Synchronous flip flop, shift register, digital toggle switch, flip flop, Flip flop circuits, Digital circuit demonstrations, sequential logic, Electronics engineering insights, Circuit building for makers, Practical applications of flip flops, Data flip flop applications, 74 LS series logic IC, data flip flop, Gated Set Reset flip flop, combinational logic, Digital logic tutorials, ripple counter, Electronics education videos, JK flip flop in electronics, Ripple counter design, DIY electronics projects, Set-reset flip flop</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28369/how-flip-flops-work----dc-to-daylight-32/revision/1Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:25:57 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e9b67ee6-19f7-435f-ac76-105dca7bf726tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28369/how-flip-flops-work----dc-to-daylight-32#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 11/21/2023 6:25:57 PM<br /> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In this episode of DC to Daylight, Derek explores the world of flip-flops, fundamental digital circuits essential for toggling between on and off states. Assuming a basic understanding of combinational logic, Derek constructs a simple flip-flop using a 74 LS series logic IC, giving examples of its applications, including memory storage devices and shift registers. Cross-coupled NOR gates are used to create a set-reset (SR) flip-flop. Derek showcases the flip-flop working with momentary input signals and asynchronous reactions.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <h2 id="mcetoc_1hfphbdov0"><span>Watch the Video:</span></h2> <p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S28QFe7EdNI">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></p> <p><span><img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h47m52s279.png" />&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Derek delves into the circuitry, demonstrating the SR flip-flop with two transistors, resistors, and LEDs. He highlights the crucial role of momentary pulses in toggling states and showcases alternative implementations using a 74LS2 quad NAND gate. Transitioning to synchronous operation, Derek introduces the Gated Set-Reset flip-flop, which responds to a control signal.&nbsp; The Gated SR flip-flop is implemented using a couple of AND gates. Derek also touches on the data flip-flop, combining a gate input with set and reset pins for synchronous state changes based on a single input.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h47m59s809.png" />&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The episode concludes with a discussion of the JK flip-flop, which is similar to the SR flip-flop but with one important difference: the output toggles when both inputs are high. Derek illustrates the use of JK flip-flops in creating a ripple counter, explaining how they divide the clock pulse and count in a modulus 8 sequence. The practical demonstration showcases the binary-weighted outputs of each stage, providing a tangible understanding of ripple counters.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h48m10s701.png" /></span></p> <p><span><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/vlcsnap_2D00_2023_2D00_11_2D00_21_2D00_13h48m27s840.png" /></span></p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img loading="lazy" alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek" data-e14adj="t">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/" data-e14adj="t">DC to Daylight</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Synchronous flip flop, shift register, digital toggle switch, flip flop, Flip flop circuits, Digital circuit demonstrations, sequential logic, Electronics engineering insights, Circuit building for makers, Practical applications of flip flops, Data flip flop applications, 74 LS series logic IC, data flip flop, Gated Set Reset flip flop, combinational logic, Digital logic tutorials, ripple counter, Electronics education videos, JK flip flop in electronics, Ripple counter design, DIY electronics projects, Set-reset flip flop</div>