Decoding
Digital Electronics Presentation
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Definition of Decoding
• Decoding is the process of converting coded
data (like binary or digital signals) back into a
recognizable format.
• - A decoder is a combinational logic circuit
that converts binary input from 'n' lines to a
maximum of 2ⁿ unique outputs.
How Decoding Works
• - Decoders take binary input and activate only
the corresponding output line.
• - Example: A 2-to-4 decoder activates one of 4
outputs based on 2 input bits.
• - Used in selecting memory addresses,
enabling devices, etc.
• Example: If A=1, B=0 => Output O2 = 1 (Others
= 0)
Advantages of Decoding
• - Simplifies digital circuit design
• - Helps control devices with fewer input lines
• - Enables address decoding in memory
systems
• - Efficient signal routing
Disadvantages of Decoding
• - Limited output lines (2ⁿ)
• - Increases circuit complexity for large inputs
• - Power consumption rises with more outputs
• - May introduce delay due to multiple logic
gates
Applications of Decoding
• - Microprocessors (instruction decoding)
• - Memory addressing
• - Display systems (e.g., 7-segment display
drivers)
• - Data communication systems
Conclusion
• - Decoding is essential in digital systems for
interpreting binary signals.
• - Despite some drawbacks, it's a core part of
logic design and data routing.
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