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PISO Shift Register

Parallel in serial out, parallel to serial conversion.

Updated: 19 March 2026

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PISO Register Quiz

Test your understanding of parallel-to-serial conversion and PISO shift register control.

Question 1 of 3

Q1.In a 4-bit PISO shift register, the parallel input D3D2D1D0 = 1101 is loaded. What is the serial output sequence over the next 4 clock pulses (first bit out listed first)?

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