Help needed to draw a State Diagram for scale of 10 Gray code counter

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The discussion focuses on creating a state diagram for a scale of 10 Gray code counter, specifically addressing the inclusion of unused states: 1100, 0100, 1101, 0101, and 0111. The Gray code utilized is a 2-4-2-1 code. A key takeaway is the importance of routing unused states back to the initial state to prevent the counter from entering a dead end. This approach ensures that the state machine remains functional even if it inadvertently transitions to an unused state.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Gray code, specifically 2-4-2-1 coding
  • Familiarity with state machine design principles
  • Knowledge of state diagrams and their construction
  • Basic concepts of digital counters and their operation
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  • Research techniques for drawing state diagrams for digital counters
  • Learn about the implications of unused states in state machine design
  • Explore Gray code applications in digital systems
  • Study methods for preventing dead ends in state machines
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Digital designers, embedded systems engineers, and students studying state machines and Gray code implementations will benefit from this discussion.

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Hey,

How do u arrive at the state diagram for a scale of 10 gray code counter?

I know how to draw all the used states, but the problem comes when the unused states are considered.

The unused states namely are:1100
0100
1101
0101
0111

The gray code adapts a 2-4-2-1 code.

If anyone knows how to draw this i would appreciate ur help.

Thanks
 
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Normally you will just have your unused states vector into your initial state. That way, even if the counter gets into a bad state somehow, it does not hang there. It just goes back and starts over. Making sure that unused states vector to some initial state is VERY important in state machine design. Always account for ALL of your states, and make sure that none of them is a dead end.
 

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