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Q158EasySequential Circuits

A 12 MHz clock frequency is applied to a cascaded counter containing a modulus-5 counter, a modulus-8 counter and a modulus-10 counter. The lowest output frequency possible is ________

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: C. 30 kHz
Quick explanation

Cascaded counters divide the clock by the product of their moduli. Here the total division factor is 5×8×10 = 400, so 12 MHz / 400 = 30 kHz.

Mtotal = 5 × 8 × 10 = 400 fout = 12 MHz / 400 = 30 kHz

Concept & Reasoning

For cascaded divide-by-N stages, the output of one stage clocks the next, so frequency division factors multiply. The lowest available frequency is at the final stage. This is a direct modulus-product calculation.

How to Solve It in the Exam

Multiply all moduli first, then divide the input frequency.

Important Exam Point

Use the final-stage output for the lowest frequency.

Quick Trick

Multiply all moduli first, then divide the input frequency.

Common Mistake

Adding the moduli instead of multiplying their division ratios.

Solution diagram – A 12 MHz clock frequency is applied to a cascaded counter containing a…
Exam tipUse the final-stage output for the lowest frequency.
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