摘要 |
<p>A multiple-bit comparator compares the individual bits of a first multiple-bit signal with the corresponding bits of a second multiple-bit signal. An output control circuit in the multiple-bit comparator detects, from transitions in the second signal, whether the second signal is valid or invalid, and holds an output signal at a fixed logic level when the second signal is invalid. When the second signal is valid, the output signal is controlled according to the combined results of the individual bit comparisons. The individual bit comparison results are preferably combined by wired-OR logic. <IMAGE></p> |