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&bull assignment 9: cache memory pdf
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&bull microprocessor design article pdf

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&bull archlab part B practice html

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• assignment 8: archlab parts A and B
due Mon Apr 12
    tar
    sum.ys starter file
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    BOMBLAB README txt
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• cy6264 pdf
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• java setup html
• README FIRST!
• intro to 6811 pdf
• m68hc11e manual pdf
• HC11Boot.java
• Serial.java
• beep.s
• BootLoad.java
• ReadRel.java
• serialxmit.s
• BootTerm.java
• BootTermSafe.java
• analogdemo.s
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• assignment 3b: transistor ckts html due Feb 18

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• sch draw hints pdf
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• assignment 3: state machines pdf due Feb 18

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• uml305dev manual pdf
• uml305dev checkout pdf
• datasheets html

MON FEB 2
• labkits distributed
• assignment 2: transistors, gates, & mystery chips pdf due Feb 9
• Horowitz/Hill logic implementations no link

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• assignment 1: historic computer html due Jan 30

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91.305 Assignment 3B: Transistor Circuits

1. In the circuit below, assume that a logic high (3.6v in this case) is applied to the input. Using blue pen or pencil (NOT black pen), draw on the diagram the path of current flow through the transistor. Indicate with arrows the direction of current as it flows from (+) to (-). Use a thicker line to indicate more current.

   

2. In the case above, is the output value a logic high or a logic low? (Circle the correct answer.)

3. In the circuit below, assume that R1 is 1k and R2 is 500 ohms. How much current flows through R2 when a logic high (3.6v) is applied to the input? Make sure to involve the 0.6v base-emitter voltage drop in your calculation.

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

   Use the area above for work and your answer.

4. In the circuit below, assume that a logic high (3.6v in this case) is applied to the input.
   • Draw on the diagram the path of current flow through the transistors.
   • Indicate with arrows the direction of current as it flows from (+) to (-).
   • Use a thicker line to indicate more current.
   • Circle transistor(s) that are turned on.

   

5. In the case above, is the OUT2 output value a logic high or a logic low? (Circle the correct answer.)

    

    

    

    

    

6. With the same circuit, assume that a logic low (0v) is applied to the input.
   • Draw on the diagram the path of current flow through the transistors.
   • Indicate with arrows the direction of current as it flows from (+) to (-).
   • Use a thicker line to indicate more current.
   • Circle transistor(s) that are turned on.

   

7. In the case above, is the OUT2 output value a logic high or a logic low? (Circle the correct answer.)

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

8. The circuit below shows a TTL implementation of a NAND gate.

   Assume that both the inputs are logic high. Circle the transistors that are turned on. Important: when a transistor is off, current is allowed to flow from the base through the collector (backwards to how it would flow if the transistor were turned on).

   

9. Same circuit; now assume that both the inputs are logic low. Circle the transistors that are turned on. As before, when a transistor is off, current is allowed to flow from the base through the collector (backwards to how it would flow if the transistor were turned on).