Multiplexer

A multiplexer or MUX, also called a data selector, is a combinational circuit with more than
one input line, one output line and more than one selection line.

A multiplexer selects binary information present on any one of the input lines, depending
upon the logic status of the selection inputs, and routes it to the output line

There are some multiplexer ICs that provide complementary outputs.

Also, multiplexers in IC form almost invariably have an ENABLE or STROBE input, which needs
to be active for the multiplexer to be able to perform its intended function.

If there are n selection lines, then the number of maximum possible input lines is 2n and the
multiplexer is referred to as a 2n -to-1 multiplexer or 2n × 1 multiplexer.
 Typical Application of a MUX
Multiple Sources Selector Single Destination

MP3 Player
Docking Station

D0
Laptop
D1

MUX
Sound Card Y
D2

D3

Surround Sound System

Digital
Satellite A B Selected Source

0 0 MP3
0 1 Laptop

Digital 1 0 Satellite
Cable TV
1 1 Cable TV
2 x 1 MUX

𝑌 = 𝑆̅𝐼 + 𝑆𝐼
4 x 1 MUX
16-to-1 multiplexer using two 8-to-1 multiplexers having
an active LOW ENABLE input
Demultiplexers

 A demultiplexer is a combinational logic circuit which has

 N control inputs
 1 data input
 2N outputs
 A demultiplexer routes (or connects) the data input to the selected
output.
 The value of the control inputs determines the output that is selected.
 A demultiplexer performs the opposite function of a multiplexer.
DEMUX Types
 1-to-2 (1 select line)
 1-to-4 (2 select lines)
 1-to-8 (3 select lines)
 1-to-16 (4 select lines)
Typical Application of a DEMUX
Single Source Selector Multiple Destinations

B/W Laser
Printer

Fax
Machine
D0
DEMUX

X D1

D2
Color Inkjet
D3 Printer

S1 S0 Selected Destination
Pen
0 0 B/W Laser Printer
Plotter
0 1 Fax Machine
1 0 Color Inkjet Printer
1 1 Pen Plotter
1x2 De-Multiplexer (DEMUX)
Y0

DEMUX
X

Y1

S Y0 Y1
0 X 0
1 0 X
1-to-4 De-Multiplexer (DEMUX)
D0

DEMUX
D1
X
D2

D3

S1 S0

S1 S0 D0 D1 D2 D3

0 0 X 0 0 0

0 1 0 X 0 0

1 0 0 0 X 0

1 1 0 0 0 X
1-to-4 De-Multiplexer Waveforms
X Input
Data

S0
Select
Line
S1

D0

D1
Output
Data
D2

D3
Implement MUX and DEMUX using NAND
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