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CS1104- 01 Computer Systems - AY2024-T4

Professor Shashank Singh

Assignment Unit 4: Sequential Logic

May 8, 2024

Basic 4-bit Register Circuit:

1. Components:

 Flip-Flops: Four D flip-flops are commonly used in a 4-bit register circuit. These

flip-flops store individual bits of data.

 Gates: Depending on the design, gates like AND, OR, NAND, or NOR gates may

be used for control and data manipulation.


2. Inputs and Outputs:

 Data Inputs: Four input lines (D0, D1, D2, D3) for the 4 bits of data to be stored.

 Clock Input: A clock signal to control when data is stored in the flip-flops.

 Load/Input Enable (LE/IE): A control input that determines whether data is loaded

into the register.

 Outputs: Four output lines (Q0, Q1, Q2, Q3) representing the stored data bits.

3. Functionality:

 The 4-bit register circuit stores data (0s and 1s) based on input signals.

 When the clock signal triggers, the data on the input lines is transferred to the flip-

flops and stored.

 The Load/Input Enable signal controls whether new data is loaded into the

register or if the stored data remains unchanged.

 The output lines reflect the stored data, which can be used as inputs for other

circuits or components in a larger system.

4. Purpose:

 4-bit registers are fundamental building blocks in digital systems, used for storing

temporary data, holding memory addresses, or buffering data between different

parts of a system.

 They are essential in microprocessor design, memory units, arithmetic logic units

(ALUs), and other digital circuits where data storage and manipulation are

required.
Registers Added To My ALU:

1. Registers:

 These are storage elements similar to the 4-bit register circuit discussed earlier but

integrated into the ALU for specific purposes.

 Registers in an ALU can include general-purpose registers (GPRs) used for

temporary data storage during arithmetic and logical operations.

2. ALU Components:

 Arithmetic Units: Components like adders, subtractors, and multipliers are part of

the ALU for performing arithmetic operations on data.

 Logic Units: Components like AND, OR, XOR gates are used for logical

operations.

 Control Logic: This manages the flow of data and operations within the ALU.

3. Inputs and Outputs:

 Data Inputs: Input lines carrying data to be processed by the ALU.


 Control Inputs: Signals determining the type of operation (e.g., addition,

subtraction, logic operations) to be performed by the ALU.

 Outputs: Result lines carrying the output data after processing by the ALU.

4. Functionality:

 The registers integrated into the ALU serve various purposes such as holding

operands for arithmetic operations, storing intermediate results, and buffering data

during computation.

 The ALU performs arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.) and

logical (AND, OR, XOR, etc.) operations based on control signals.

 The combined circuit of registers and ALU facilitates data processing and

manipulation within a digital system.

5. Purpose:

 Integrated registers within the ALU enhance the functionality and efficiency of

the unit by reducing data transfer overhead and providing quick access to

operands and results.

 Registers are crucial for storing data temporarily during computation, handling

instruction operands, and managing data flow within the ALU and the broader

digital system.

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