What is Sequential circuit?

A logic circuit that stores state in flip-flops and the like, so its output depends on both inputs and past state. Examples include counters and registers.

Field: Logic circuits

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Questions that mention Sequential circuit (2)

  1. Which correctly describes a sequential circuit?
  2. Which type of sequential circuit (state machine) has outputs determined only by the current state?

Related terms

Glitch Clock skew Combinational circuit De Morgan's theorem Decoder Flip-flop Full adder Gray code Hold time Karnaugh map

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