

- Use logic gates to construct basic latches
- Explain the difference between an S-R latch and a D latch
- Recognize the difference between a latch and a flip-flop
- Explain how S-R, D, and J-K flip-flops differ
- Understand the significance of propagation delays, set-up time, hold time, maximum operating frequency, minimum clock pulse widths, and power dissipation in the application of flip-flops
- Apply flip-flops in basic applications
- Explain how retriggerable and nonretriggerable one-shots differ
- Connect a 555 timer to operate as either an astable multivibrator or a one-shot
- Troubleshoot basic flip-flop circuits