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Flip-Flop Timing Walkthrough

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Description

This interactive walkthrough demonstrates how to trace the output of a positive-edge-triggered D flip-flop given clock and data input waveforms. Each rising clock edge is highlighted as Q samples the D input value.

Learning Objectives

Bloom Level: Apply (L3)

  • Apply D flip-flop timing analysis at rising clock edges
  • Trace Q output given CLK and D waveforms
  • Understand edge-triggered vs level-sensitive behavior
  • Read and construct timing diagrams

How to Use

  1. Click Next → to advance through each clock edge
  2. Watch the rising edge markers highlight each sampling point
  3. See Q update to match D at each rising edge
  4. Observe that Q holds its value between edges
  5. Click ← Previous to review earlier steps
  6. Click Reset to start over

References

  • Unit 9: Sequential Logic Fundamentals - D Flip-Flop Timing