GATE 2007
March 20, 2025GATE 2007
March 20, 2025GATE 2007
| Question 34 |
Suppose only one multiplexer and one inverter are allowed to be used to implement any Boolean function of n variables. What is the minimum size of the multiplexer needed?
| 2n line to 1 line | |
| 2n+1 line to 1 line | |
| 2n-1 line to 1 line
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| 2n-2 line to 1 line |
Question 34 Explanation:
Both true and complement forms of all variables are necessary to implement any function of n variables.
A 2n X 1 multiplexer can implement any function of n variables. As n variables are given to select lines, so that true and complement forms of all variables get generated inside the MUX.
As one inverter is available, we can generate complement of one variable outside of the Multiplexer. And remaining (n-1) variables are given to select lines. With this we have true and complement form of all n variables.
So, the answer is 2n-1 X 1 MUX.
A 2n X 1 multiplexer can implement any function of n variables. As n variables are given to select lines, so that true and complement forms of all variables get generated inside the MUX.
As one inverter is available, we can generate complement of one variable outside of the Multiplexer. And remaining (n-1) variables are given to select lines. With this we have true and complement form of all n variables.
So, the answer is 2n-1 X 1 MUX.
Correct Answer: C
Question 34 Explanation:
Both true and complement forms of all variables are necessary to implement any function of n variables.
A 2n X 1 multiplexer can implement any function of n variables. As n variables are given to select lines, so that true and complement forms of all variables get generated inside the MUX.
As one inverter is available, we can generate complement of one variable outside of the Multiplexer. And remaining (n-1) variables are given to select lines. With this we have true and complement form of all n variables.
So, the answer is 2n-1 X 1 MUX.
A 2n X 1 multiplexer can implement any function of n variables. As n variables are given to select lines, so that true and complement forms of all variables get generated inside the MUX.
As one inverter is available, we can generate complement of one variable outside of the Multiplexer. And remaining (n-1) variables are given to select lines. With this we have true and complement form of all n variables.
So, the answer is 2n-1 X 1 MUX.