Flip Flop Circuit
Flip Flop Circuit
Class : IL-2A
NIM : 4.32.22.0.21
Flip-flop circuit
A flip-flop in digital electronics is a circuit with two stable states that can be used to store
binary data. The stored data can be changed by applying varying inputs. Flip-flops and latches
are fundamental building blocks of digital electronics systems used in computers,
communications, and many other types of systems. Both are used as data storage elements.
There are 4 types of flip-flops in digital electronics:
1. SR Flip-Flop
This is the most common flip-flop among all. This simple flip-flop circuit has a
set input (S) and a reset input (R). In this system, when you Set “S” as active, the
output “Q” would be high, and “Q‘” would be low. Once the outputs are established,
the wiring of the circuit is maintained until “S” or “R” goes high, or power is turned
off.
2. JK Flip-Flop
The input condition of J=K=1 gives an output inverting the output state. However,
the outputs are the same when one tests the circuit practically. In simple words, If J
and K data input are different (i.e. high and low), then the output Q takes the value of
J at the next clock edge. If J and K are both low, then no change occurs. If J and K
are both high at the clock edge, then the output will toggle from one state to the
other. JK Flip-Flops can function as Set or Reset Flip-flops.
3. D Flip-Flop
In the D flip-flops, the output can only be changed at the clock edge, and if the
input changes at other times, the output will be unaffected.
4. T Flip-Flop
A T flip-flop is like a JK flip-flop. These are single-input versions of JK flip-flops.
This modified form of the JK is obtained by connecting inputs J and K together. It
has only one input along with the clock input.
A flip-flop is not a specific device but rather a term used to describe a group of sequential
logic circuits. These circuits made up of digital logic gates and other components, can be created
using different electronic elements like transistors, integrated circuits (ICs), or programmable
logic devices (PLDs).
The characteristics and behaviors of flip-flops depend on their type and design. Here is an
overview of the main characteristics and types of flip-flops:
1. Propagation Delay: The time it takes for the output to respond to a change in the
input.
2. Setup Time: The minimum time before the clock edge that the input signal must be
stable.
3. Hold Time: The minimum time after the clock edge that the input signal must remain
stable.
4. Power Consumption: The amount of power the flip-flop uses, which is crucial for
power-sensitive applications.
There are the various types of flip-flops being used in digital electronic circuits and the
applications of Flip-flops are:
Counters
Frequency Dividers
Shift Registers
Storage Registers