Logic Laboratory

Discussion:
Q1\Using 3:8 decoder and associated
logic, implement a full adder.
Solution\
1. Forward Voltage Drop: for Ge diode is
0.3V and for Si diode is 0.7V.
2.

3. Reverse Current: Ge diodes have a

higher reverse current than Si
diodes.
4.

5. Temperature Sensitivity: Ge diodes

are more sensitive to temperature
changes than Si diodes.
6.

7. Speed: Ge diodes have a faster

switching speed than Si diodes.
8.

9. Cost: Si diodes are cheaper than Ge

diodes because Si diodes are more
available than Ge diodes.