Understand the difference.
Compare the meaning, drawing context and source references of two entries. A similar graphic or shared abbreviation does not establish equivalence.
ENC-PRI
SymbolsPriority encoder
Encodes the highest-priority qualifying input into the specified binary output word.
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- Logic & signals
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A distinction that matters
A priority encoder resolves simultaneous inputs using its specified order; a basic encoder does not necessarily resolve them.
DEC
SymbolsBinary decoder / demultiplexer
Uses binary selection and enable conditions to activate the documented selected output.
- Drawing use
- Schematic
- Application
- Logic & signals
- Reference family
- Manufacturer
A distinction that matters
A decoder and a demultiplexer can share a device implementation; this record combines those uses rather than counting the same hardware twice.
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