How does this have 24 transistors?

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The discussion revolves around a circuit with a claimed total of 24 transistors, while the calculations presented yield only 22. The breakdown includes 8 transistors for T1 to T4 and 14 for 7 inverters, totaling 22 unless a complementary output Q' is considered, which would add 2 more transistors. The participant missed the professor's class and is hesitant to email her for clarification due to concerns about explaining their absence. The conversation suggests that complementary outputs are often necessary, and an additional inverter might be needed for performance reasons. Overall, the need for clarification on the transistor count and the importance of complementary outputs are the key points.
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Our professor is teaching this circuit and she mentioned there are 24 transistors. But I counted and it comes out to be 22
T1 to T4 needs 2 (transistor) * 4 = 8 transistors
Each inverter needs 2 transistors. so 7 inverters need 14 transistors.
total 22 transistors.
Unless we're also creating a Q' in the output, so that'll need 2 more transistors. But that's not mentioned in the circuit.
 
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Why don't you ask her, showing your calculations?
 
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Borek said:
Why don't you ask her, showing your calculations?
Because I missed her class and I saw this in her video lecture. And she is in another campus. Her lectures are conducted online.
 
You can always try an email :smile:
 
Borek said:
You can always try an email :smile:
Then she'll ask me why I missed her class, and I was at the gym at that time.
 
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Unless we're also creating a Q' in the output, so that'll need 2 more transistors.
I think that is probably the answer. We'll always be needing complementary outputs. There is a Q’ available in the internals, but loading that point may upset internal switching/timing performance. An additional inverter will isolate the load.
 
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Then she'll ask me why I missed her class, and I was at the gym at that time.
Would she not believe that you re-read your notes and only thought of the question later?
Or do you feel too guilty? :wink:
 
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