Interactive visualization of Fan-in and Fan-out concepts in digital logic design. Learn about loading effects, signal integrity, and circuit design principles.
The number of inputs that a logic gate can handle. Higher fan-in means more inputs but may cause slower switching.
The number of standard loads (inputs) that the output of a gate can drive without compromising its performance.
When a gate drives too many loads, it can cause voltage degradation, increased propagation delay, and signal integrity issues.
Balance between fan-in and fan-out to optimize circuit performance, power consumption, and signal integrity.
Fan-in is the number of inputs a logic gate can accept. Higher fan-in gates can process more inputs simultaneously but may have:
Fan-out is the number of gate inputs that a single gate output can drive without degrading performance. It depends on:
Proper fan-in/fan-out management ensures:
High Fan-in: Demonstrates the effects of gates with many inputs (slower switching, higher power).
High Fan-out: Shows issues when one output drives many inputs (voltage degradation, timing issues).
Optimal Design: Balanced configuration for best performance and reliability.