Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Synchronous counter vs Asynchronous counter

Asynchronous/Ripple Counter
  • Flip flops are connected in such a way that the o/p of first flip-flop drives the clock of next flip-flop.
  • Flip-flops are not clocked simultaneously.
  • Circuit is simple for more number of states.
  • Speed is slow as clock is propagated through number of stages.
  • Asynchronous Counter are also known as “Ripple Counter” because of the way the clock pulses or ripples, its way through the flip-flop.
Synchronous Counter
  • There is no connection between o/p of first flip-flop and clock of next flip-flop.
  • Flip-flops are clocked simultaneously.
  • Circuit becomes complicated as number of states increases.
  • Speed is high as clock is given at a same time.
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