Comparator

The objective of this experiment is to design and analyze different digital comparator circuits. You will be able to design 1-bit comparators, 2-bit comparators, and understand alternative implementation methods using subtractors.

  • 1-bit Comparator: Design a basic single-bit magnitude comparator circuit with three outputs
  • 2-bit Comparator: Implement a complete 2-bit comparator using direct logic gate approach
  • Subtractor-Based Comparator: Construct a 2-bit comparator using subtractor circuits and understand the relationship between arithmetic and comparison operations
  • Multi-bit Scaling: Understand the principles for extending comparators to larger bit widths

Through this experiment, students will gain practical experience in combinational circuit design and understand the fundamental principles of binary magnitude comparison implementation in digital hardware.