Constructing 4-to-16 Decoder from 4 2-4 Decoders

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The discussion focuses on constructing a 4-to-16 line decoder using four 2-to-4 line decoders, each equipped with two active-LOW enable inputs, and the use of two inverters. Additionally, it addresses the construction of a 16-input multiplexer from four 4-input multiplexers, a 4-output demultiplexer, and an OR gate, with specific enable configurations. The user initially struggled with the decoder design but successfully resolved the issue with community assistance, highlighting the importance of collaboration in digital logic design.

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1. Hi i basically need information on how to construct a 4-to-16 line decoder made of four 2-to-4 line decoders each of the smaller decoders is equipped with two active-LOW enable inputs and i am allowed to use 2 inverters in addition to the four decoders.

and also Show how to construct a 16-input multiplexer from four 4-input multiplexers,
a 4-output demultiplexer and an OR gate. each of the smaller multiplexers
is equipped with one (active-HIGH) enable, E. The 16-input MUX should have data
inputs I15 −I0, select inputs S3S2S1S0 and output Z.
I constructed a 4-16 decoder using five 2-4 decoders but that's not what i am after lol and not sure how to do this with four.

Thanks for any help
 
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i figured out the first question can anyone help with the second. The thing is there is only like 5 pages on this topic in my book and its very frustrating.
 
yay i figured it out (thanks for all the help :P) Glad to know this site doesn't care
 
To gogon..

hi gogon,
how to construct a 4-to-16 line decoder made of four 2-to-4 line decoders
 
Its not a matter of no one caring, its a matter of showing your work. Do realize that many HW helpers have FULL TIME JOBS and a FAMILY to worry about.

You would be able to find this circuit in elementary digital logic design textbooks.
 

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