MULTIPLEXERS

In this lesson you will learn about:

The basic function of the Multiplexer (MUX)
The typical application of a MUX. A 4-to-1 MUX designed

Some more examples

What is a Multiplexer (MUX)?

A MUX is a digital switch that

has multiple inputs (sources) and a single output (destination).

The select lines determine which

Multiplexer
Block Diagram

MUX

input is connected to the output.

MUX Types
2-to-1 (1 select line) 4-to-1 (2 select lines) 8-to-1 (3 select lines) 16-to-1 (4 select lines)

Inputs
(sources)

2N

Output
(destination)

N Select Lines

Typical Application of a MUX

Multiple Sources
MP3 Player Docking Station

Selector

Single Destination

D0 D1 D2 D3

MUX

Laptop Sound Card

Surround Sound System Digital Satellite B 0 0 1 A 0 1 0 1 Selected Source MP3 Laptop Satellite Cable TV 4

Digital Cable TV

4-to-1 Multiplexer (MUX)

D0 D1 D2 D3

MUX

B 0 0 1 1

A 0 1 0 1

Y D0 D1 D2 D3

MULTIPLEXER AS COMBINATIONAL MODULES

Connect input variables to select inputs of

multiplexer (n-1 for n variables) Set data inputs to multiplexer equal to values of function for corresponding assignment of select variables Using a variable at data inputs reduces size of the multiplexer

Implement the Boolean function using a 4X1 Multiplexer

Implement the Boolean function using a 8X1 Multiplexer

Implement the Boolean function using a 8X1 Multiplexer F(A,B,C,D)=m(0,1,3,4,8,9,15)

END OF LECTURE ON MULTIPLEXERS