How many selection lines will there be in an 8×1 multiplexer?

2022

How many selection lines will there be in an 8×1 multiplexer?

  1. A.

    1

  2. B.

    8

  3. C.

    2

  4. D.

    3

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Correct answer: D

An 8×1 multiplexer has 8 input lines. The number of selection lines is calculated using the formula log2(N), where N is the number of inputs. Substituting 8 for N gives log2(8) = 3 selection lines.

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