What Are Multiplexers?
A multiplexer is a combinational circuit that has many data inputs and a single output, depending on control or select inputs. For N input lines, log2(N) selection lines are required, or equivalently, for [Tex]2^n[/Tex] input lines, n selection lines are needed. Multiplexers are also known as “N-to-1 selectors,” parallel-to-serial converters, many-to-one circuits, and universal logic circuits. They are mainly used to increase the amount of data that can be sent over a network within a certain amount of time and bandwidth.
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Multiplexers in Digital Logic
In this article we will go through the multiplexer, we will first define what is a multiplexer then we will go through its types which are 2×1 and 4×1, then we will go through the Implementation of the 2×1 mux and higher mux with lower order mux, At last we will conclude our article with some applications, advantages and some FAQs.
Table of Content
- What Are Multiplexers?
- Types of Mux
- 2×1 Multiplexer
- 4×1 Multiplexer
- Implementation of Different Gates with 2:1 Mux
- Implementation of Higher Order MUX using Lower Order MUX
- Advantages and Disadvantages of MUX