AND Gates (Screencast)
By Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll describe the operation of an AND gate by using a truth table, a waveform diagram, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written definition.
OR Gates
In this learning activity you'll review how an OR gate operates using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
The Multiplexer/Demultiplexer IC Data Transfer Circuit
In this animated activity, the learner examines how a 74150 IC multiplexer and a 74154 IC demultiplexer work together when their data select lines are connected to the same input devices.
Tracing Logic Circuit Signals
Learners follow steps to trace logic signals from the inputs of several interconnecting logic gates to one output.
The Logic Gates (Screencast)
By Patrick Hoppe
Students read information about basic logic gates including the gates' names, symbols, Boolean expressions, pronunciations, and truth tables. They then complete a matching exercise.
The Operation of a Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Circuit
In this animated object, learners examine how a multiplexer and a demultiplexer work together when their data select lines are connected to the same binary counter.
The Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners view the flip-flop and read about its outputs, the information it stores, and its storage conditions. A quiz completes the lesson.
Troubleshooting a Digital-to-Analog Converter
Learners read an explanation of how to troubleshoot a faulty digital-to-analog converter that has a shorted input.
The Digital Logic Probe
Students view the layout and operation of a digital logic probe.
Timing Diagrams (Screencast)
The explanation and use of timing diagrams used in digital electronics to graphically show the operation of various circuits are given.
Current and Voltage Parameters of Digital Circuitry (Screencast)
In this interactive learning object, students read about the voltage and current parameters commonly found on a data sheet. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Tri-State Buffer
Students observe the operation of a tri-state buffer used in digital electronics. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Open-Collector Logic Device
In this animated object, learners view the operation of an open-collector inverter with and without a pull-up resistor.
Comparing Analog and Digital Signals
Learners compare animations of analog and digital data signals. A short quiz completes the activity.
Characteristics of the TTL Series
Learners read the characteristics of the TTL series. Examples are given and subfamilies are compared.
Frequency Dividers
In this learning activity you'll explore the operation of frequency division using several different types of counters.
Truth Tables (Screencast)
Instructions on how to use and construct a truth table for digital devices are provided.
Pulse Train Fundamentals: Practice Problem #1
In this interactive object, learners determine the pulse width, period, duty cycle, and frequency of a waveform.
Boolean Theorems (Multivariable)
Students read the multivariable theorems and view the graphic depictions of the Boolean expressions.
Presetting and Clearing a Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners view how to clear and preset a flip-flop to store a logic 0 or a logic 1.
Logic Probes
In this animated activity, learners examine the fundamental operation of a logic probe that is used to detect logic signals in a digital circuit.
Pulse Train Fundamentals: Practice Problem #4
Propagation Delay
Learners examine the concept of propagation delay within a TTL logic gate. The concept is explained with the use of timing diagrams and sample calculations.
Inverters
In this learning activity you'll describe the operation of a logic inverter using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
Magnitude Comparators
Learners view the operation of the 7485 integrated circuit magnitude comparator in this animated object. A quiz completes the activity.