K-map...capacitor value reading questions

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hazim

Joined Jan 3, 2008
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Hi. I have two independent questions:

1- In a k-map, if all cells are don't care, will F be 1 or 0 or any (we don't care)?

2 In a circuit, there is a capacitor and the value is written like this: 25/6 uF; is the value 25 divided by 6 (as my instructor said) or it's 25V 6uF?

Thank you.
 

mentaaal

Joined Oct 17, 2005
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In answer to your first question, if all the cells are dont care, then, as the name suggests, you dont care. F can be either 1 or 0.

Regarding your second question, sorry i dont know but i would guess the latter??
 

scubasteve_911

Joined Dec 27, 2007
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It would be silly to write a fraction that results in a whole number, so it must be another parameter of the capacitor. When designing my circuits, I indicate unobvious needs for higher wattage or voltage rated parts next to the value. So, it probably is 25V, especially if the circuit supply to the component is < 18V

Regarding K-maps, the X states, when used properly, greatly simplify logic. Be sure to care about them :)

Steve
 

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hazim

Joined Jan 3, 2008
435
I see my instructor not skilled..in the final exam i had that 25/6 capacitor, i asked him during the exam after i solved the problem as 25V 6uF but he said that it's 25 divided by 6...i said to him as you say scubasteve that it would be silly to write a fraction that results in a whole number....and about the k-map, there is nothing to simplify, all cells are X, i agree with mentaaal
 

scubasteve_911

Joined Dec 27, 2007
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I was trying to say that you can often use 'dont-care' states to simply logic by taking them as 0s and 1s where you may need them.

You learned an important lesson in life during the exam. Don't assume for yourself, ask for clarifications.

Steve
 

scubasteve_911

Joined Dec 27, 2007
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Well, if the professor thinks it is a fraction and he is marking the exam, then just follow through. When writing exams and things are unclear, don't be afraid to write your assumptions.

Writing something like "I am assuming that 25/6 uF means that the capacitor has a value of 6uF and a rated voltage of 25V". You should be marked upon the process, not silly details such as an ambiguous value.

Steve
 

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hazim

Joined Jan 3, 2008
435
Maybe you are right kubeek..yes steve i think the same even that the Dr. said to me that he will assume it a mistake....I'm sure that he don't know what 25/6 means..Whatever, it's not a big matter.
 
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