A ripple counter's speed is limited by the propagation delay of
A)each flip-flop
B)all flip-flops and gates
C)the flip-flops only with gates
D)only circuit gates

Question

A ripple counter's speed is limited by the propagation delay of  
A)each flip-flop
B)all flip-flops and gates
C)the flip-flops only with gates
D)only circuit gates

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The speed of a ripple counter is limited by the propagation delay of each flip-flop, as the output of one flip-flop is used as the clock input for the next, causing a cumulative delay.

A Ripple Counter's Speed Is Limited by the Propagation Delay