Learn how to design and build a combinational logic circuit that decodes 4 bits into a one-digit hexadecimal display on a 7-segment display. Explore the complexity of this seemingly simple task, which requires multiple logic gates and careful planning. Gain insights into the challenges of digital circuit design and prepare for future lessons on more efficient methods for creating output registers and control logic in computer systems. Discover the intricacies of working with breadboards, various 74LS series chips, common anode 7-segment displays, resistors, DIP switches, and LEDs. Understand the value of perseverance in complex electronics projects and appreciate the elegance of alternative solutions that will be presented in subsequent videos.
Overview
Syllabus
Designing a 7-segment hex decoder
Taught by
Ben Eater