A four bit adder logic circuit block diagram

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the design and understanding of a block diagram for a four-bit adder circuit. Participants explore the concept of digital logic design, specifically focusing on how to represent the adder circuit visually and conceptually.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about the four-bit adder circuit after a lecture and seeks clarification on how the block diagram should look.
  • Another participant suggests that the original poster should research the topic independently, recommending textbooks and online resources for learning.
  • A later reply encourages the original poster to attempt creating a block diagram of the adder circuit as a learning exercise.
  • Additionally, there is a suggestion that creating a truth table for the sum and carry bit of two 1-bit numbers could also be beneficial for understanding.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of independent research and learning, but there is no consensus on the specific design or representation of the four-bit adder circuit itself.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific details about the components or logic used in the four-bit adder circuit, and there are no established definitions or assumptions regarding the design presented.

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pretty new to this whole computer architure thing, so i appreciate the answers given to my previous question, went through a lecture today in class, came out pretty clueless...what i would like to know is

how exactly would the block diagram for a four bit adder circuit look? thank you for your time once again.
 
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ForgottenPain said:
pretty new to this whole computer architure thing, so i appreciate the answers given to my previous question, went through a lecture today in class, came out pretty clueless...what i would like to know is

how exactly would the block diagram for a four bit adder circuit look? thank you for your time once again.

Welcome to the PF. This is something that you should be researching and reading about on your own. You need to learn how to learn, in addition to learning the material. Try looking in your textbook, or go to wikipedia.org and do a quick search. You will find plenty of learning materials there for this topic.

If you don't understand something about what you've read, by all means ask a question here showing what you don't get (a link or a quote, for example).


EDIT -- In fact, can you show us a block diagram of the adder circuit you are asking about? That would be a good exercise for you. :biggrin:
 
berkeman said:
Welcome to the PF. This is something that you should be researching and reading about on your own. You need to learn how to learn, in addition to learning the material. Try looking in your textbook, or go to wikipedia.org and do a quick search. You will find plenty of learning materials there for this topic.

If you don't understand something about what you've read, by all means ask a question here showing what you don't get (a link or a quote, for example).


EDIT -- In fact, can you show us a block diagram of the adder circuit you are asking about? That would be a good exercise for you. :biggrin:

hahahaha okay okay...i guess it would make more sense for me to research it huh but thanks for your response and i will try and figure it out.
 
berkeman said:
In fact, can you show us a block diagram of the adder circuit you are asking about? That would be a good exercise for you. :biggrin:

Alternatively, a truth table for the sum s and the carry bit co for the addition of two 1-bit numbers a and b could be illuminating... :wink:
 

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