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16 years ago

Strange problem in synthesis of counter

Hello, I am currently writing a learning module on creating a mod-counter. When I attempt to demonstrate the concept of a mod-6 counter using the 4count symbol and a NAND2 as feedback to the CLRN...
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16 years ago

The problem is caused the asynchronous character of the 4count clrn input. You can't build a reliable counter this way. Use a synchronous reset from 5 to 0 instead.