Viva Question Mux EXP 6
Viva Question Mux EXP 6
Viva Question Mux EXP 6
1. What is a multiplexer?
Ans. Multiplexer is the device which has n inputs and only one output. It selects
one of the input and passes to the output.There is one more terminal called as
select input which decides which input terminal is to be selected to send output.
3. What is a demultiplexer?
A demultiplexer sends a single input to multiple outputs, depending on the
select lines. For one input, the demultiplexer gives several outputs. It is also
called a data distributor.
4. Give the applications of mux and demux
Applications of Multiplexer
• Communication System
• Telephone Network
• Computer Memory
• Transmission from the Computer System of a Satellite
Applications of Demultiplexer
• Communication System
• ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
• Serial to Parallel Converter
5. What is an encoder and a decoder?
encoder
▪ It is a combinational circuit which converts binary information in the form
of a 2N input lines into N output lines, which represent N bit code for the
input.
Decoder
▪ It works as an inverse of an encoder.
▪ It is a combinational circuit which converts n input lines into 2n output
lines.
ENCODER MULTIPLEXER
An encoder has n number of outputs if it A multiplexer has only one output pin
has 2n number of input pins. irrespective of the number of input pins.
The encoder does not have any selection If a multiplexer has 2n number of input pins
input lines. then it will have n number of selection lines.
7. Compare demux and decoder
DECODER DEMULTIPLEXER
A decoder has input lines and a maximum A demultiplexer has single input,
of {2} ^ {n} output lines. selection lines and maximum of {2} ^
{n} outputs.
Decoders are used to detect bits, encoding Demultiplexers are used in switching,
of data. data distribution.