Applications of Digital ICs
Integrated circuits are used in different forms with different shapes and sizes. The uses of the integrated circuit include:
- Radar
- Wristwatches
- Computers
- Video Processor
- Logic devices
- Memory devices
- Audio amplifiers
- Microwave amplifiers
- Small signal amplifiers
- Radiofrequency decoders and encoders
- Voltage regulators
- Timers
- Clock chips
- Flip flops
- Memory chips
- Counters
- Temperature Sensors
- Microcontrollers
Characteristics of Digital ICs
Digital circuits are constructed by using different logic gates, so when we use different ICs, we have to produce different logic gates using different technologies. For the fabrication of ICs, we use semiconductor devices-bipolar and unipolar. Based on the devices, digital ICs are made which are then commercially available. When we use a bipolar device, like a transistor in the IC fabrication technology, it is known as bipolar technology. In unipolar technology, we make use of unipolar devices. e.g., MOSFETs. A group of compatible ICs with the same logic level and supply voltages for performing various logic functions which have been fabricated using specified configuration, is referred to as a logic family.
Table of Content
- Integrated Circuits
- Classification
- Characteristics
- Features
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Applications