Digital Logic - State Machines

[ECE]

I don't get why do we use Flip Flops for Finite State Machines? Can anyone explain?

-Thankyou

 

[chroot]

Well, a finite state machine has one or more states. The circuit has to somehow maintain its state until an input comes along that causes it to change state. This means you need some kind of a memory element, the contents of which can be changed at will. A flip-flop serves that purpose.

- Warren

 

[ravenprp]

for your question! Flip flops are commonly used in digital logic for Finite State Machines (FSMs) because they provide the ability to store and manipulate binary data. FSMs use a set of states and transitions between those states to model the behavior of a system. The flip flops act as memory elements, allowing the FSM to remember its current state and transition to a new state based on input signals. This makes them essential for building sequential logic circuits, which are necessary for implementing FSMs. Essentially, flip flops provide the necessary functionality for an FSM to store and process information, making them a crucial component in digital logic design. I hope this helps clarify why flip flops are used in FSMs.