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Limitations:
This trainer is suitable for instructional purposes. The following
'real world' parameters are ignored:
• fan-out - a typical TTL gate output can only drive three to five
other TTL inputs. In this version, gate outputs can be
connected to an unlimited number of inputs.
• LEDs can be assumed to have an internal resistor which limits
the maximum current flow through them. In this simulation,
you can connect an LED directly to the +5 volt input. If a
current limiting resistor were not used, excessive current
would damage (fry/smoke) the LED.
• Timing diagrams can be used for a relative comparison of
signals. Changes in dip switches, for example, are centered
within the clock pulse where they occured. No real-time
information is provided. The timing diagrams are an accurate
first approximation. Parameters such as propogation delay,
and set up times are ignored in this version of MacBreadboard.
• Feedback loops (ie tying a gates output to one of it's inputs)
is generally allowed, but only relative timing information can
be provided for asynchronous gates.