Physics A-Level
Binary counter
What Binary counter means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Binary counter
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Counts in natural binary, so an n-bit counter has 2ⁿ states and recycles after reaching its maximum.
Topics that use Binary counter
- Sequential logic (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Asynchronous output changes
- Boolean expression
- Clock
- Clock-edge triggering
- Johnson counter
- Reset input
- Sequential logic circuits
- Timing diagram
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