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Debug 7-Segment Decoder Segment G

MediumLogic CircuitDebug

A BCD to 7-segment decoder converts a 4-bit binary value into signals that drive a standard LED display. Segment g controls the middle horizontal bar and must activate only for specific digits.

Expected behavior:

| D3 | D2 | D1 | D0 | g | |------|------|------|------|-----| | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |

Simulation shows g = 1 for input D3=0, D2=0, D1=0, D0=1. The middle bar illuminates incorrectly, causing digit 1 to display as a backwards Z. Inspect the circuit and correct the fault.

Constraints

  • Do not modify the input or output pins.
  • Only standard logic gates are permitted.

Topics

DecoderCombinational LogicDebugging

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