Digital Logic Design Algorithmic State Machine ASM MCQ’s

This page provides multiple choice questions related to algorithmic state machine. The correct answers are given at the end of this page. MCQ 1: State box without decision and conditional box is  A. ASM block  B. defined block  C. simple block  D. both a and b MCQ 2: ASM chart resembles with A. map  B. data  C. flowchart  D. operation  MCQ 3: Control sequence… Read More »

Binary to decimal conversion

Most real world quantities are represented in Decimal Number System. Digital Systems on the other hand are based on the Binary Number System. Therefore, when converting from the Digital Domain to the real-world, Binary numbers have to be represented in terms of their Decimal equivalents. The method used to convert from Binary to Decimal is… Read More »

Circuit Breaker – 7 Types

Circuit Breaker is one of the most important equipment in the power distribution system. This is because of the function of the equipment itself which is, the ability to open a circuit or to break the circuit during maintenance work or when there is fault in the system without getting damaged. Circuit breaker is a… Read More »

Vacuum Contactor vs Circuit Breaker Selection Considerations

To compare the application of medium-voltage circuit breakers and of fused contactors, we must understand the basic characteristics of each switching technology. The below table shows the major characteristics of medium-voltage circuit breakers and medium-voltage fused contactors that influence the application. Of course, the table entries are generalized, and the information varies by the voltage… Read More »

Contactor Construction & Operating Principle

A contactor is an electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit , similar to a relay except with higher current ratings. Contactor is in fact an electromechanical switch. Low-voltage Contactor is an electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit, similar to a relay except with higher current ratings. A… Read More »