Department of ECE
23EC1202
DIGITAL DESIGN & COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Session - 06
ENCODER AND DECODER
AIM OF THE SESSION
To familiarize students with the basic concept of Encoder & Decoders.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
This Session is designed to:
1. Relate the concepts of encoding and decoding to their practical applications in digital systems.
2. Explore the applications of encoders and decoders in fields such as digital communications, signal processing,
and data interpretation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this session, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate problem-solving skills by applying encoder and decoder knowledge to real-world scenarios.
2. Relate the learned concepts of encoding and decoding to practical applications in digital systems.
INTRODUCTION TO ENCODER
➢ An encoder is a device which converts numbers,
characters or symbols into a coded format.
➢ It reduces the number of bits needed to represent
the given information.
➢ Encoders are used for transmitting the information.
➢ Thus the transmission link uses fewer lines to
transmit the encoded information.
➢ Eg: QR code, calculators, Keyboard, etc.
8 TO 3 ENCODER
a) Block Diagram b) Truth Table c) Logic Diagram
I7 I6 I5 I4 I3 I2 I1 I0 Y2 Y1 Y0
I7 I7
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 I6 Y2
I6
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 I5
I5
Y2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 I4
I4
Binary Y1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 I3 Y1
I3 Encoder Y0 I2
I2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
I1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 I1
I0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 I0 Y0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
Boolean Expression: 𝑌2 = 𝐼7 + 𝐼6 + 𝐼5 + 𝐼4 𝑌1 = 𝐼7 + 𝐼6 + 𝐼3 + 𝐼2 𝑌0 = 𝐼7 + 𝐼5 + 𝐼3 + 𝐼1
APPLICATIONS OF ENCODER
Encoder Navigation
Compass Binary output
Direction
Q2 Q1 Q0
North 0 0 0
North-East 0 0 1
East 0 1 0
South-East 0 1 1
South 1 0 0
South-West 1 0 1
West 1 1 0
North-West 1 1 1
INTRODUCTION TO DECODER
➢ Decoder is a combinational circuit that
has ‘n’ input lines and maximum of
2n output lines.
➢ One of these outputs will be active High
based on the combination of inputs
present, when the decoder is enabled.
➢ Decoders are used for receiving the
information.
3 TO 8 DECODER
a) Block Diagram b) Truth Table c) Logic Diagram
X Y Z F7 F6 F5 F4 F3 F2 F1 F0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
APPLICATIONS OF DECODER
𝒀𝟎 Addition
𝒀𝟏
Subtraction
0 𝑪𝟎 𝒀𝟐
Multiplication
0 𝒀𝟑
𝑪𝟏 Decoder Division
𝒀𝟒
AND
0 𝑪𝟐 𝒀𝟓
OR
𝒀𝟔
NOT
𝒀𝟕
XOR
EN
Implementation of Boolean Function using Decoder
Eg : Implement a Full adder using a Y7
suitable decoder and OR gates. Y6
Y5
x I2 Y4
S (x, y, z) = ∑m(1, 2, 4, 7), y I1 3x8 Y3
Decoder Y
z I0 2
C (x, y, z) = ∑m(3, 5, 6, 7) Y1
Y0
S C
TRADITIONAL ENCODE-DECODE
MODEL OF COMMUNICATION
SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
1. What is the primary function of an Encoder?
A. To combine multiple inputs into one output
B. To decode digital signals into analog signals
C. To convert digital data into a coded form
D. To amplify signals
2. How many input lines are required for a 4-to-2 Encoder?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 8
SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
3. What is the configuration of a Decoder?
A. One input, multiple outputs
B. Multiple inputs, one output
C. Multiple inputs, multiple outputs
D. One input, one output
4. In a 2-to-4 Decoder, if the input is 01, which output line will be active?
A. Output 0
B. Output 1
C. Output 2
D. Output 3
TERMINAL QUESTIONS
Short answer questions:
1. Offer a concise definition of a decoder & sketch block diagram in the context of digital
circuits and information processing.
2. Name any two practical applications where an encoder is commonly used.
3. Provide a brief definition of an encoder in digital electronics and explain its primary
purpose.
TERMINAL QUESTIONS
Long answer questions:
1. Examine the functionality and design of an 8-to-3 encoder in digital circuitry including the
input and output lines & truth table.
2. Explore any one practical application of encoder & decoder in circuit design.
3. Examine the functionality and design of an 3-to-8 decoder in digital circuitry including the
input and output lines & truth table.
4. Design a Full Adder circuit utilizing an appropriate decoder and OR gates.
REFERENCES FOR FURTHER LEARNING
Reference Books:
1. Computer System Architecture by M. Moris Mano
2. Fundamentals of Digital Logic with Verilog HDL by Stephen Brown and ZvonkoVranesic
Sites and Web links:
1. https://www.prepbytes.com/blog/digital-electronics/difference-between-encoder-
and-decoder/
2. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/difference-between-encoder-and-decoder/
THANK YOU
Team – Digital Design & Computer Architecture
