EA 1031

Multiplexers and Demultiplexers

Experiment - V

Name : K.A.G.R.K. Weerasinghe

Reg. No : 16sea029
Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
2. Pre-Lab Questions ......................................................................................................... 2
3. Methodology.................................................................................................................. 3
3.1.1 Methodology.................................................................................................... 3
3.1.2 Equipment and Materials ................................................................................. 4
4. Results ........................................................................................................................... 5
5. Analysis & Discussions ................................................................................................. 6
6. Conclusions ................................................................................................................... 6
7. References ..................................................................................................................... 7

List of Tables

Table 2.1: Truth table for 4-1 Multiplxer .............................................................................. 2

Table 2.2: Truth table for 1-4 demultiplexer ......................................................................... 3
Table 3.1: Input selection for 4-1 multiplxer......................................................................... 4
Table 4.1: Test result for Experiment - 1............................................................................... 5
Table 4.2: Test result for Experiment - 2............................................................................... 5

List of Figures

Figure 2.1: 2-1 Multiplexer ................................................................................................... 2

Figure 3.1: 74153 IC pin configuration ................................................................................. 3

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1. Introduction
In digital electronics, a multiplexer (also known as mux) is a device that selects one of
several digital input signals and forwards the selected input into a single line. A multiplexer
which has 2n inputs has n select lines, which are used to select which input line to send to
the output. Purpose of using multiplexers is to increase the amount of data that can be sent
over the network within a certain amount of time and bandwidth. Conversely, a
demultiplexer (also known as demux) is a device taking a single input signal and selecting
one of many data-output-lines, which is connected to the single input. A multiplexer is often
used with a complementary demultiplexer on the receiving end. Accordingly both
multiplexers and demultiplexers are very important application in digital electronics.
Accordingly this experiment focused on studying about the functionality of aforementioned
items.

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2. Pre-Lab Questions
5.1 List parts needed to implement a 2-to-1 multiplexer using basic logic gates.

 AND gate (7408 AND Gate IC

 OR gate (7432 OR Gate IC)
 NOT gate (7404 NOT Gate IC )

5.2 Draw schematic of the circuit diagram to implement the 2-to-1 multiplexer.

Figure 2.1: 2-1 Multiplexer

5.3 The IC 74153 is a dual 4-to-1 multiplexer. Construct a truth table for this
multiplexer.

Table 2.1: Truth table for 4-1 Multiplxer

A B C0 C1 C2 C3 Q
0 0 0 X X X 0
0 0 1 X X X 1
0 1 X 0 X X 0
0 1 X 1 X X 1
1 0 X X 0 X 0
1 0 X X 1 X 1
1 1 X X X 0 0
1 1 X X X 1 1
X X X X X X 0

5.4 Design a circuit using a 4-to-1 multiplexer to implement the logic function given by
F = abc’ + bc.

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 5.5 The IC 74156 is a dual 1 -to-4 demultiplexer. Construct a truth table for this
demultiplexer.

Table 2.2: Truth table for 1-4 demultiplexer

Input S1 S0 Y3 Y2 Y1 Y0
 0 0 0 0  
 0 1 0 0  0
 1 0 0  0 0
 1 1  0 0 0

3. Methodology
3.1.1 Methodology
 Experiment : 1
First construct the 2-1 multiplexer circuit using the logic gate ICs and then circuit
was powered and it was check under different settings and conditions. Observed
results are noted and compared with theoretical functional data of circuit as identified
in pre-lab questions.
 Experiment : 2
Secondly construct the 4-1 multiplexer circuit using the IC 74153 and then circuit
was powered and it was check under different input settings and conditions.
Observed results are noted and compared with theoretical functional data of circuit
as identified in pre-lab questions.

Figure 3.1: 74153 IC pin configuration

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Here ;

 Pin 14 – To select input A

 Pin 2 – To select input B
 Pin 1 – Always required to be set in lower state to when IC is used as
single 4-1 multiplexer
 Input Selection

Table 3.1: Input selection for 4-1 multiplxer

B (21) A(20) Selected Input

0 0 1 C0
1 0 1C1
0 1 1C2
1 1 1C3

 Experiment : 3
Finally construct the 1-4 demultiplexer circuit using the IC 74156 and then circuit
was powered and it was check under different input settings and conditions.
Observed results are noted and compared with theoretical functional data of circuit
as identified in pre-lab questions.

3.1.2 Equipment and Materials

 7404 NOT Gate IC
 7408 AND Gate IC
 7432 OR Gate IC
 7486 XOR Gate IC
 74153 4-to-1 Multiplexer
 74156 dual 1-to-4 demultiplexer
 Breadboard & breadboard wires
 5V Power supply
 LED (Don't put last year LEDs)
 330 Ohms Resistors
 1k Resistors
 Quad Dip switch

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4. Results
Observed results are tabulated in tables below.

 Experiment – 1 (2-1 Multiplexer)

Table 4.1: Test result for Experiment - 1

A B S Cout Status of LED

0 0 0 0 OFF
0 1 0 0 OFF
1 0 0 1 ON
1 1 0 1 ON
0 0 1 0 OFF
0 1 1 1 ON
1 0 1 0 OFF
1 1 1 1 ON

 Experiment – 2 (4-1 Multiplexer)

Table 4.2: Test result for Experiment - 2

Status of
C0 C1 C2 C3 SB SA Q
LED
0 X X X 0 0 0 OFF
1 X X X 0 0 1 ON
X 0 X X 0 1 0 OFF
X X X X 0 1 1 ON
X X 0 X 1 0 0 OFF
X X 1 X 1 0 1 ON
X X X 0 1 1 0 OFF
X X X 1 1 1 1 ON
X X X X X X 0 OFF

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5. Analysis & Discussions
As shown in the above tables, output derived based on the theories are matching with the
output indicate from status of LED bulb. Accordingly it was assured that circuits were
correctly configured and also verify the accurateness of circuits created.

6. Conclusions
This experiment allows student to understand the operation of multiplexers and
demultiplxers. Accordingly circuits ware configured and it was able to observe the
theoretical aspects practically.

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7. References
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Hughes, E. (2008). Electrical and Electronic Technology (10th ed.). (J. Hiley, K. Brown, &
M. Smith, Eds.) Essex: Pearson Education Limited.

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