LOGSWCH Lab1
LOGSWCH Lab1
College of Engineering
Summer, A. Y. 2015 2016
Logic Circuits and Switching Theory (LOGSWCH)
Lab1 - Binary and Decimal Numbers
This experiment demonstrates the count sequence of binary numbers and the
binary-coded decimal (BCD) representation. It serves as an introduction to the
breadboard used in the laboratory and acquaints the student with the oscilloscope.
Reference material from the text that may be useful to know while performing the
experiment can be found in Section 1.2, on binary numbers, and Section 1.7, on
BCD numbers.
A. Binary Count
1. IC type 7493 consists of four flipflops, as shown in Figure 1.1. They can be
connected to count in binary or in BCD.
2. Connect the IC to operate as a fourbit binary counter by wiring the external
terminals, as shown in Figure 1.2. This is done by connecting a wire from pin
12 (output QA) to pin 1 (input B). Input A at pin 14 is connected to a pulser
that provides single pulses. The two reset inputs, R1 and R2, are connected
to ground.
3. The four outputs go to four indicator lamps, with the loworder bit of the
counter from QA connected to the rightmost indicator lamp. Do not forget to
supply 5 V and ground to the IC. All connections should be made with the
power supply in the off position.