binary decoder

[/ˈbaɪnəri dɪˈkoʊdər/]
nounpl: binary decoders
decodificador binário
1. A digital electronic circuit or device that converts binary input signals into a specific output pattern, typically activating one of multiple output lines based on the binary input value
The binary decoder in the microprocessor translates instruction codes into control signals.
O decodificador binário no microprocessador traduz códigos de instrução em sinais de controle.
2. A logic circuit with n binary inputs and 2^n outputs, where only one output is active at a time corresponding to the input combination
A 2-to-4 binary decoder has 2 input lines and 4 output lines.
Um decodificador binário de 2 para 4 tem 2 linhas de entrada e 4 linhas de saída.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science, electrical engineering, and digital electronics fields. It is universally understood across English and Portuguese-speaking technical communities with no significant cultural variations. Commonly taught in undergraduate engineering programs in both Brazil and the United States.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decoder circuitdigital decodercombinational decoderaddress decoder
Antonyms / Antônimos
binary encoder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decodificador binário
Standard technical term used in computer science and electronics education
São Paulo
decodificador binário
Common in tech industry and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
decodificador binário
Used in engineering and technology sectors
Portugal
decodificador binário
Identical term used in Portuguese technical documentation

Related Words

binary encodermultiplexerdemultiplexerlogic circuitdigital electronicstruth tablecombinational logic
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