Understand the difference.
Compare the meaning, drawing context and source references of two entries. A similar graphic or shared abbreviation does not establish equivalence.
PISO
SymbolsParallel-in serial-out register
Loads a parallel word and presents its bits through a serial shift output.
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A distinction that matters
PISO serialises a parallel state; it is not the reverse pin connection of an arbitrary SIPO part.
SIPO
SymbolsSerial-in parallel-out register
Shifts serial input data through storage stages to parallel outputs at the documented clock events.
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A distinction that matters
A SIPO register exposes its shifted bits; an output-latched register can retain a separate displayed output word.
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