Can a decoder be called as multiplexer?

The implementation of a multiplexer is straightforward, and uses a decoder. Here is a 4-1 multiplexer. All the outputs of the decoder are 0, apart from one. The inputs c1c0 determine which of the outputs is non-zero.

What is the major difference between encoder and multiplexer?

Difference between Encoder and Multiplexer in tabular form

Encoder	Multiplexer
The encoder is used to encode a particular set of binary sequences into another set binary sequence of a smaller number of bits.	The multiplexer is used to multiplex one of its input signals into its output depending on the selection input.

Is a multiplexer a decoder or encoder?

An encoder with enable pins is called multiplexer while a decoder with enable pins is called demultiplexer.

What does a decoder do?

A decoder is a device that generates the original signal as output from the coded input signal and converts n lines of input into 2n lines of output. An AND gate can be used as the basic decoding element because it produces a high output only when all inputs are high.

What is the difference between a decoder and an encoder?

Encoder circuit basically converts the applied information signal into a coded digital bit stream. Decoder performs reverse operation and recovers the original information signal from the coded bits. In case of encoder, the applied signal is the active signal input. Decoder accepts coded binary data as its input.

Why is a decoder called a decoder?

A decoder is a circuit that changes a code into a set of signals. It is called a decoder because it does the reverse of encoding, but we will begin our study of encoders and decoders with decoders because they are simpler to design.

What does a multiplexer do?

A multiplexer (MUX) is a device that can receive multiple input signals and synthesize a single output signal in a recoverable manner for each input signal. It is also an integrated system that usually contains a certain number of data inputs and a single output.

What is another word for decoder?

What is another word for decoder?

decipherer	interpreter
translator	cryptographer
cryptographist	transcriber
paraphraser	linguist
transliterator	polyglot