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Universidad Politécnica de Yucatán

Digital Systems

Omar Ortiz

Robotics 2ºC

Rivera Medina Paola Sofía

July 27th, 2024


Flip Flop D Flip Flop T
It captures the value of the data
It toggles its output state (Q) on
input (D) on the rising or falling
each clock pulse if the T input is
edge of the clock input (CLK) and
high (1). If T is low (0), the state
outputs it at Q. Used for
remains unchanged Used in
synchronized data storage and
counters and frequency dividers.
transfer.

Flip Flops
Digital electronic circuits that
have two stable states and can
be used to store state
information, they’re fundamental
building blocks of sequential logic
circuits.

Flip Flop JK Flip Flop SR


When both inputs J and K are It has two inputs, Set (S) and
high, the output toggles; when Reset (R). Setting S high (1) sets
one is high, it sets or resets the the output Q to high, while setting
output accordingly. Used in R high resets Q to low. Used for
counters and control circuits. simple data storage.
Flip Flops and Their Types
Rivera Medina Paola Sofia

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Flip Flops are fundamental digital electronic circuits used to store a single bit of data. They
possess two stable states, representing binary 0 and 1. Flip Flops are the building blocks of
sequential logic circuits and are used in various applications, including data storage, data transfer,
and state synchronization within digital systems. They operate based on clock signals, which
synchronize changes in their state, ensuring precise timing in digital operations.

Figure 1. Flip Flops


Types of Flip Flops
Flip Flop D (Data or Delay Flip Flop)
The D Flip Flop, also known as Data or Delay Flip Flop, captures the value of the data input
(D) on the edge of the clock signal (CLK) and outputs this value at Q. It operates by capturing the
value of the data input (D) at a specific moment defined by the rising or falling edge of the clock
input (CLK). When the clock signal transitions from low to high (rising edge) or high to low
(falling edge), the value present at the data input (D) is transferred to the output (Q), and this value
remains until the next clock edge.
The primary function of the D Flip Flop in digital systems is to ensure data storage and
transfer synchronization with the clock signal. This synchronization prevents data corruption and
timing issues, making D Flip Flops essential in registers, shift registers, and memory devices where
data integrity and timing are critical.

Figure 2. D Type

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Flip Flop T (Toggle Flip Flop)
The T Flip Flop, or Toggle Flip Flop, changes its state (toggles) on each clock pulse if the
toggle input (T) is high (1). It functions by toggling its output state (Q) on each clock pulse when
the toggle input (T) is high. If T is low (0), the Flip Flop retains its current state, and no change
occurs. This toggling behavior makes it a fundamental component in counting and frequency
division applications.
In digital systems, the T Flip Flop is widely used in counters and frequency dividers. Its
ability to toggle states makes it ideal for creating binary counters, where the output changes with
each clock pulse, and frequency dividers, where the output frequency is a fraction of the input clock
frequency.

Figure 3. T Type
Flip Flop JK
The JK Flip Flop is a versatile flip flop that combines the functionalities of both SR and T
Flip Flops. It can perform various operations based on the inputs J and K. It operates with two
inputs, J and K. When both inputs are high (1), the output (Q) toggles. When J is high and K is low,
the output is set (Q=1). Conversely, when J is low and K is high, the output is reset (Q=0). When
both J and K are low, the output remains unchanged. This versatility allows the JK Flip Flop to
handle multiple logical operations within a single circuit.
The JK Flip Flop's flexibility makes it useful in counters, shift registers, and control circuits.
It can act as a toggle flip flop, set/reset flip flop, or maintain its state, depending on the input
conditions. This adaptability is advantageous in complex digital systems requiring multiple
operational modes.

Figure 4. JK Type

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Flip Flop SR (Set-Reset Flip Flop)
The SR Flip Flop, or Set-Reset Flip Flop, has two inputs, Set (S) and Reset (R), used to
control the output state. It functions by setting the output (Q) to high (1) when the Set input (S) is
high and resetting the output to low (0) when the Reset input (R) is high. If both inputs are low, the
output remains in its current state. If both inputs are high simultaneously, it can lead to an
indeterminate state, which is usually avoided in practical applications.
The SR Flip Flop serves as a basic storage element in digital systems, used in simple memory
units and control circuits. It provides straightforward control over setting and resetting the output
state, making it useful in applications where basic state management is required.

Figure 5. SR Type

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Brown, S., & Vranesic, Z. (2013). Fundamentals of Digital Logic with VHDL Design. McGraw-Hill
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