Need Help Converting BCD to 2 out of 5 with 6 Inputs and 8 Outputs?

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The discussion revolves around the design of a Binary to 2-out-of-5 converter with 6 inputs and 8 outputs. Participants explore the requirements and challenges associated with this design task, including references to technical specifications and methods for conversion.

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  • One participant expresses a need for help in designing a Binary to 2-out-of-5 converter with specific input and output requirements.
  • Another participant references a specification sheet for a commercial chip, suggesting that it can be used for the design but notes that the original poster seems to struggle with understanding it.
  • A later reply indicates that the original poster has some understanding of the conversion process using Karnaugh maps but is uncertain about how to proceed with the design using logic gates.
  • Some participants question the appropriateness of seeking help from an online forum for a homework assignment, suggesting that there are designated sections for such inquiries.

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There is no consensus on how to approach the design task, as participants express differing levels of understanding and expectations regarding the use of external help for homework assignments.

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Participants have varying levels of familiarity with the technical specifications and design processes, which may affect their ability to contribute effectively to the discussion. There is also a noted reliance on external resources, such as specification sheets, which may not be fully understood by all participants.

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I badly needed help.. I needed a Binary to 2 out of 5 converter with 6 inputs .. it should have 8 outputs.. HELP! :(
 
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This spect sheet
http://www.utm.edu/staff/leeb/DM74185.pdf

Says that these DIP packages can be ganged together for any number of digits.
 
anorlunda said:
This spect sheet
http://www.utm.edu/staff/leeb/DM74185.pdf

Says that these DIP packages can be ganged together for any number of digits.

I don't understand it that much.. I just needed a design for Binary to 2-out-of-5 , with 6 inputs.. could you please help me on that :)
 
That make no sense. You want a design but you can not understand the spec sheet of a commercial chip?

What level of detail can you understand?
 
anorlunda said:
That make no sense. You want a design but you can not understand the spec sheet of a commercial chip?

What level of detail can you understand?

The basics were the only thing I know.. My teacher just gives this as a challenger and I don't understand it that much... The only thing I can understand at this point is about how we convert the binary to 2-out-of-5 using karnaugh map... then after that we're stuck on making the design with logic gates
 
I don't think your teacher intended for you to get the answer from a stranger on an online forum.

PF has a special section for seeking help on homework.
 
anorlunda said:
I don't think your teacher intended for you to get the answer from a stranger on an online forum.

PF has a special section for seeking help on homework.

oh okay :) thanks
 

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