What does the following logic diagram represent ?

2018

What does the following logic diagram represent ?

  1. A.

    Synchronous Counter

  2. B.

    Ripple Counter

  3. C.

    Combinational Circuit

  4. D.

    Mod 2 Counter

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Correct answer: B

Answer: Ripple Counter (2-bit asynchronous counter).

Explanation:

  • Each JK flip-flop has J = K = 1, so each flip-flop toggles its output on each active clock edge.

  • The external clock is connected to the clock input of only the first flip-flop. The output of the first stage (Q0) is used to drive the clocking of the next stage.

  • Because subsequent stages are clocked by the previous stage's output rather than by the common external clock, state changes propagate from stage to stage (they "ripple"), making the counter asynchronous.

  • Each stage divides the input frequency by two. With two stages the outputs form a binary count sequence 00, 01, 10, 11 repeating (a mod-4 counter).

  • This contrasts with a synchronous counter, where all flip-flops receive the same clock simultaneously; here only the first receives the external clock.

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