1. |
Definition |
Combinational Circuit is the type of circuit in which output is independent of time and only relies on the input present at that particular instant. |
On other hand Sequential circuit is the type of circuit where output not only relies on the current input but also depends on the previous output. |
2. |
Feedback |
In Combinational circuit as output does not depend on the time instant, no feedback is required for its next output generation. |
On other hand in case of Sequential circuit output relies on its previous feedback so output of previous input is being transferred as feedback used with input for next output generation. |
3. |
Performances |
As the input of current instant is only required in case of Combinational circuit, it is faster and better in performance as compared to that of Sequential circuit. |
On other hand Sequential circuit are comparatively slower and has low performance as compared to that of Combinational circuit. |
4. |
Complexity |
No implementation of feedback makes the combinational circuit less complex as compared to sequential circuit. |
However on other hand implementation of feedback makes sequential circuit more complex as compared to combinational circuit. |
5. |
Time dependency |
It is not time-dependent. |
It uses clock pulse i.e. it is time-dependent. |
6. |
Output Obtained |
Combination of operands not necessary in same sequence. |
Sequence of operands is necessary in sequential circuit. |
7. |
Memory Element |
Memory element is not present in combinational logic circuit. |
Memory element is present in sequential logic circuit. |
8. |
Elementary Blocks |
Elementary building blocks for combinational circuit are logic gates. |
On other hand building blocks for sequential circuit are flip flops.. |
9. |
Operation |
Combinational circuit are mainly used for arithmetic as well as Boolean operations. |
On other hand Sequential circuit is mainly used for storing data. |
10. |
Example |
Multiplexer, De-multiplexer, Encoder, Decoder, Half-adder, Full-adder, etc. that are used for arithmetic operation and boolean operation. |
Flip-flops, Registers, Counters, etc. that are used to store data. |