Circuitos Digitales

Latch y Flip-Flop
Prof. Ing. Oscar Casimiro

F.I.E.E

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 Summary
Latches

A latch is a temporary storage device that has two stable

states (bistable). It is a basic form of memory.
The S-R (Set-Reset) latch is the most basic type. It can be constructed
from NOR gates or NAND gates. With NOR gates, the latch responds
to active-HIGH inputs; with NAND gates, it responds to active-LOW
inputs.
R S
Q Q

Q Q
S R

NOR Active-HIGH Latch NAND Active-LOW Latch

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Latches
The active-HIGH S-R latch is in a stable (latched) condition
when both inputs are LOW.
0 R 01
Assume the latch is initially RESET Q
(Q = 0) and the inputs are at their Latch
inactive level (0). To SET the latch initially
(Q = 1), a momentary HIGH signal RESET
10
is applied to the S input while the R Q
0 S
remains LOW.
0 R 01
To RESET the latch (Q = 0), a Q
momentary HIGH signal is Latch
applied to the R input while the S initially
SET
remains LOW. 01
Q
0 S

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Latches
The active-LOW S-R latch is in a stable (latched) condition
when both inputs are HIGH.
Assume the latch is initially RESET 1 S 01
Q
(Q = 0) and the inputs are at their
Latch
inactive level (1). To SET the latch initially
(Q = 1), a momentary LOW signal RESET
is applied to the S input while the R 01
1 R Q
remains HIGH.
To RESET the latch a momentary 1 S 01
Q
LOW is applied to the R input
Latch
while S is HIGH. initially
Never apply an active set and 01 SET
Q
reset at the same time (invalid). 1R

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 Summary
Latches
The active-LOW S-R latch is available as the 74LS279A IC.
It features four internal latches with (2)
1S1
two having two S inputs. To SET any (3) (4) 1Q
1S2
of the latches, the S line is pulsed low. (1)
1R
It is available in several packages. (6)
2S (7)
S-R latches are frequently used for 2Q
(5)
2R
switch debounce circuits as shown:
VCC (11)
3S1
(12) (9) 3Q
3S2
(10)
3R
(15)
2 S Q 4S (13)
S (14)
4Q
4R
R R Position Position
1 1 to 2 2 to 1
74LS279A

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 Summary
Latches
A gated latch is a variation on the basic latch.
The gated latch has an additional S
Q
input, called enable (EN) that must
be HIGH in order for the latch to
EN
respond to the S and R inputs.
Example Show the Q output with Q
relation to the input signals. R
Assume Q starts LOW.
Solution Keep in mind that S and R are only active when EN is HIGH.
S
R

EN
Q
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Latches
The D latch is an variation of the S-R latch but combines
the S and R inputs into a single D input as shown:
D D Q
Q

EN EN

Q
Q

A simple rule for the D latch is:

Q follows D when the Enable is active.

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Latches
The truth table for the D latch summarizes its operation. If
EN is LOW, then there is no change in the output and it is
latched.
Inputs Outputs
D EN Q Q Comments
0 1 0 1 RESET
1 1 1 0 SET
X 0 Q0 Q0 No change

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 Summary
Latches D Q

Example EN
Determine the Q output for the
Q
D latch, given the inputs shown.

EN

Notice that the Enable is not active during these times, so

the output is latched.

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Flip-flops
A flip-flop differs from a latch in the manner it changes
states. A flip-flop is a clocked device, in which only the
clock edge determines when a new bit is entered.
The active edge can be positive or negative.

D Q D Q

C C

Dynamic Q Q
input
indicator (a)Positiveedgetriggered (b)Negativeedgetriggered

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 Summary
Flip-flops

The truth table for a positive-edge triggered D flip-flop

shows an up arrow to remind you that it is sensitive to its
D input only on the rising edge of the clock; otherwise it is
latched. The truth table for a negative-edge triggered D
flip-flop is identical except for the direction of the arrow.

Inputs Outputs Inputs Outputs

D CLK Q Q Comments D CLK Q Q Comments
1 1 0 SET 1 1 0 SET
0 0 1 RESET 0 0 1 RESET

(a) Positive-edge triggered (b) Negative-edge triggered

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Flip-flops

The J-K flip-flop is more versatile than the D flip flop. In

addition to the clock input, it has two inputs, labeled J and
K. When both J and K = 1, the output changes states
(toggles) on the active clock edge (in this case, the rising
edge).
Inputs Outputs
J K CLK Q Q Comments
0 0 Q0 Q0 No change
0 1 0 1 RESET
1 0 1 0 SET
1 1 Q0 Q0 Toggle

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 Summary
Flip-flops Q
J

Example CLK
Determine the Q output for the J-K
flip-flop, given the inputs shown. K Q

Notice that the outputs change on the leading edge of the clock.
Solution
Set Toggle Set Latch

CLK

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 Summary
Flip-flops

A D-flip-flop does not have a toggle mode like the J-K flip-
flop, but you can hardwire a toggle mode by connecting Q
back to D as shown. This is useful in some counters as you
will see in Chapter 8.
D Q

For example, if Q is LOW, Q is CLK CLK

HIGH and the flip-flop will toggle
on the next clock edge. Because the Q
flip-flop only changes on the active
edge, the output will only change
once for each clock pulse.
D flip-flop hardwired for
a toggle mode

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 Summary
Flip-flops

Synchronous inputs are transferred in the triggering edge

of the clock (for example the D or J-K inputs). Most flip-
flops have other inputs that are asynchronous, meaning
they affect the output independent of the clock.
PRE
Two such inputs are normally labeled
preset (PRE) and clear (CLR). These Q
J
inputs are usually active LOW. A J-K
flip flop with active LOW preset and CLK
CLR is shown.
K Q

CLR

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 Summary PRE

Flip-flops J Q

Example CLK

Determine the Q output for the J-K K Q

flip-flop, given the inputs shown.
Solution CLR
Set Toggle Set Reset Toggle Latch
CLK

K Set
PRE Reset
CLR

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Flip-flop Characteristics
Propagation delay time is specified for the rising and
falling outputs. It is measured between the 50% level of the
clock to the 50% level of the output transition.
50% point on triggering edge

CLK CLK 50% point

Q 50% point on LOW-to- Q 50% point on HIGH-to-

HIGH transition of Q LOW transition of Q

tPLH tPHL

The typical propagation delay time for the 74AHC family (CMOS)
is 4 ns. Even faster logic is available for specialized applications.
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Flip-flop Characteristics

Another propagation delay time specification is the time

required for an asynchronous input to cause a change in the
output. Again it is measured from the 50% levels. The
74AHC family has specified delay times under 5 ns.

PRE 50% point CLR 50% point

Q 50% Q 50% point

point

tPHL tPLH

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 Summary
Flip-flop Characteristics

Set-up time and hold time are times required before and
after the clock transition that data must be present to be
reliably clocked into the flip-flop.
D
Setup time is the minimum
time for the data to be present CLK
before the clock.
Set-up time, ts

D
Hold time is the minimum
time for the data to remain after CLK
the clock.

Hold time, tH
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Flip-flop Characteristics

Other specifications include maximum clock frequency,

minimum pulse widths for various inputs, and power
dissipation. The power dissipation is the product of the
supply voltage and the average current required.
A useful comparison between logic families is the speed-power product
which uses two of the specifications discussed: the average propagation
delay and the average power dissipation. The unit is energy.

Example What is the speed-power product for 74AHC74A? Use

the data from Table 9-5 to determine the answer.
From Table 9-5, the average propagation delay is 4.6 ns.
Solution The quiescent power dissipated is 1.1 mW. Therefore, the
speed-power product is 5 pJ
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Output
Flip-flop Applications lines
Q0
Principal flip-flop applications are for
D

temporary data storage, as frequency R

dividers, and in counters (which are D Q1

covered in detail in Chapter 10). C

Q2
Typically, for data storage applications, D

a group of flip-flops are connected to Parallel data

C

parallel data lines and clocked together. input lines R

Data is stored until the next clock pulse. D Q3

Clock C

R
Clear

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Flip-flop Applications

For frequency division, it is simple to use a flip-flop in

the toggle mode or to chain a series of toggle flip flops to
continue to divide by two. HIGH HIGH

One flip-flop will divide fin

J QA J QB fout
by 2, two flip-flops will
divide fin by 4 (and so on). fin CLK CLK
A side benefit of frequency
division is that the output K K
has an exact 50% duty fin
cycle.
Waveforms:
fout

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One-Shots
The one-shot or monostable multivibrator is a device
with only one stable state. When triggered, it goes to
its unstable state for a predetermined length of time,
then returns to its stable state. +V

REXT CEXT
For most one-shots, the length of time Q
CX
in the unstable state (tW) is determined RX/CX
Trigger
by an external RC circuit.
Q
Trigger

Q
tW

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One-Shots
Nonretriggerable one-shots do not respond to any
triggers that occur during the unstable state.
Retriggerable one-shots respond to any trigger, even if
it occurs in the unstable state. If it occurs during the
unstable state, the state is extended by an amount
equal to the pulse width.
Retriggerable one-shot:
Trigger
Retriggers
Q
tW

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One-Shots

An application for a retriggerable one-shot is a power

failure detection circuit. Triggers are derived from the
ac power source, and continue to retrigger the one
shot. In the event of a power failure, the one-shot is
not triggered and an alarm can be initiated.
Triggers Missing trigger
derived due to power
from ac failure

Q Retriggers Retriggers Power failure indication

tW
tW
tW

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 Summary
The 555 timer

The 555 timer can be configured in various ways,

including as a one-shot. A basic one shot is shown. The
pulse width is determined by R1C1 and is approximately tW
+V
= 1.1R1C1. CC

(4) (8)
R1
(7) RESET VCC
DISCH
(6) (3)
The trigger is a THRES OUT
negative-going (2) (5) tW = 1.1R1C1
TRIG CONT
pulse. GND
C1 (1)

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The 555 timer
Example Determine the pulse width for the circuit
shown.
Solution tW = 1.1R1C1 = 1.1(10 kW)(2.2 mF) = 24.2 ms
+VCC
+15 V

(4) (8)
R1
10 kW (7) RESET VCC
DISCH
(6) (3)
THRES OUT
(2) (5) tW = 1.1R1C1
TRIG CONT
C1 GND
(1)
2.2 mF

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The 555 timer

The 555 can be configured as a basic astable multivibrator

with the circuit shown. In this circuit C1 charges through
R1 and R2 and discharges through only R2. The output
+V CC

frequency is given by:

1.44
f = (4) (8)
( R1 + 2 R2 ) C1 R1
RESET VCC
(7)
DISCH
The frequency and duty cycle R2 (6)
THRES OUT
(3)

are set by these components. (2) (5)

TRIG CONT
C1 GND
(1)

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The 555 timer
Given the components, you can read the frequency from
the chart. Alternatively, you can use the chart to pick
components for a desired frequency.
+VCC
100

10 (4) (8)
R1
RESET VCC
1.0 (7)
DISCH
C1 (mF)

(6) (3)
0.1 R2 THRES OUT
(2) (5)
TRIG CONT
0.01
C1 GND
(1)
0.001
0.1 1.0 10 100 1.0k 10k 100k

f (Hz)

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 Selected Key Terms

Latch Abistabledigitalcircuitusedforstoringabit.
Bistable Havingtwostablestates.Latchesandflipflopsare
bistablemultivibrators.
Clock Atriggeringinputofaflipflop.

Dflipflop Atypeofbistablemultivibratorinwhichthe
outputassumesthestateoftheDinputonthe
triggeringedgeofaclockpulse.

JKflipflop AtypeofflipflopthatcanoperateintheSET,
RESET,nochange,andtogglemodes.
 Selected Key Terms

Propagation Theintervaloftimerequiredafteraninputsignal
delaytime hasbeenappliedfortheresultingoutputsignalto
change.
Setuptime Thetimeinterval required fortheinputlevelstobe
onadigitalcircuit.
Holdtime The time interval required for the input levels to
remainsteadytoaflipflopafterthetriggering
edgeinordertoreliablyactivatethedevice.
Timer A circuit that can be used as a one-shot or as an
oscillator.
Registered A CPLD macrocell output configuration where the
output comes from a flip-flop.