Multiplexer and a de-multiplexer

A multiplexer (MUX) and a de-multiplexer (DEMUX) are two fundamental digital devices used in electronics and communication systems. Here's an overview of each:

Multiplexer (MUX):

• Purpose: A multiplexer is used to combine multiple input signals into a single output line.
• Operation: It selects one input signal at a time based on the selection lines and forwards it to the output.
• Key Components:
  • Input lines: The number of input lines (e.g., 2n2^n 2 n) depends on the number of selection lines.
  • Selection lines: Used to choose which input is sent to the output.
  • Output line: A single line that carries the selected input.
• Example: A 4-to-1 MUX has 4 input lines, 2 selection lines, and 1 output line. The selection lines decide which input is sent to the output.

Symbol:

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Inputs: I0, I1, I2, I3 

                Select: S0, S1 

                Output: Y

                Y = I0 when S0S1 = 00

              
Inputs: I0, I1, I2, I3    Select: S0, S1    Output: Y  Y = I0 when S0S1 = 00  
              

De-Multiplexer (DEMUX):

• Purpose: A de-multiplexer performs the reverse operation of a multiplexer. It takes a single input and distributes it to one of the multiple output lines.
• Operation: It uses selection lines to determine which output line should carry the input signal.
• Key Components:
  • Input line: A single input that needs to be distributed.
  • Selection lines: Used to select which output line will carry the input.
  • Output lines: Multiple outputs (e.g., 2n2^n 2 n), depending on the selection lines.
• Example: A 1-to-4 DEMUX has 1 input, 2 selection lines, and 4 output lines. The selection lines decide which output line receives the input signal.

Symbol:

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Input: A 

                  Select: S0, S1 

                  Outputs: O0, O1, O2, O3

                  O0 = A when S0S1 = 00

                
Input: A    Select: S0, S1    Outputs: O0, O1, O2, O3  O0 = A when S0S1 = 00  
              

Key Differences:

Applications:

• MUX:
  • Data routing
  • Signal selection
  • Reducing the number of data lines
• DEMUX:
  • Data distribution
  • Communication systems
  • Memory addressing

Both are crucial in systems like communication networks, digital signal processing, and microprocessor design.