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    Activity 1.2.

    3 Binary Numbers and Conversion


    Introduction
    Have you ever wondered why we use the base-ten, or decimal, number system? Of
    course, we have ten fingers. However, the decimal number system that works so well for us
    is completely incompatible with digital electronics. Digital electronics only understand two
    states, ON and OFF. This is why digital electronics use the base-two, or binary, number
    system. In order for you to be able to design digital electronics, you will need to be
    proficient at converting numbers between the decimal and binary number systems.
    In this activity you will learn how to convert numbers between the decimal and binary
    number systems.

    Equipment
     Calculator (preferably one with a number base conversion feature)

    Procedure
    1. Complete the following decimal-to-binary number conversions. An example problem is
    shown below. If available, use the base conversion feature of your calculator to check
    your answers.

    Example:
    19 (10) = __?__ (2)

    Solution:

    Answer: 19 (10) = 10011 (2)

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    Digital Electronics Activity 1.2.3 Binary Numbers and Conversion – Page 1
    a) 17 (10) = _________ (2)

    b) 34 (10) = _________ (2)

    c) 58 (10) = _________ (2)

    d) 92 (10) = _________ (2)

    e) 119 (10) = _________ (2)

    f) 178 (10) = _________ (2)

    g) 297 (10) = _________ (2)

    h) 413 (10) = _________ (2)

    2. Complete the following binary-to-decimal number conversions. An example problem


    is shown below. If available, use the base conversion feature of your calculator to
    check your answers.
    Example:
    101001 (2) = __?__ (10)
    Solution:

    Answer: 101001 (2) = 41 (10)

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    Digital Electronics Activity 1.2.3 Binary Numbers and Conversion – Page 2
    a) 1100 (2) = _________ (10)

    b) 11010 (2) = _________ (10)

    c) 111001 (2) = _________ (10)

    d) 1010011 (2) = _________ (10)

    e) 10000101 (2) = _________ (10)

    f) 10011001 (2) = _________ (10)

    g) 100100001 (2) = _________ (10))

    h) 111101010 (2) = _________ (10)

    3. Perform the remaining decimal-to-binary conversions to complete the table shown


    below.

    Decimal Binary Number


    Number
    MSB LSB

    0= 0 0 0

    1=

    2=

    3=

    4=

    5= 1 0 1

    6=

    7=

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    Digital Electronics Activity 1.2.3 Binary Numbers and Conversion – Page 3
    Conclusion
    1. The decimal number system has served humans well since the
    beginning of mankind. Ug the caveman didn’t call it the decimal
    number system, but he undoubtedly used his fingers to count objects
    in his world. If the decimal system is so good, why do computer and
    other digital electronic devices use the binary number system?

    2. Now that we are using a number system other than the decimal, it is important to
    properly subscript our numbers (i.e., 3510, 23410, 100102, etc.). Why is this so
    important? Provide at least three examples where neglecting to subscript numbers
    could lead to confusion.

    3. Without performing the binary-to-decimal conversions, which of the following two


    binary numbers is the larger number :

     101101 (2)

     011010 (2)

    4. How were you able to determine this?

    5. Perform the binary-to-decimal conversions and check your answer. Were you
    correct?

    6. Examine the table that you completed in the procedure portion of the activity. What
    do you notice about the LSB (least-significant-bit)? What do you notice about the
    middle bit? What do you notice about the MSB (most-significant-bit)? Do you
    observe a pattern here?

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    Digital Electronics Activity 1.2.3 Binary Numbers and Conversion – Page 4
    7. Based on your observations above, complete the table shown below.
    Decimal Binary Number
    Number
    MSB LSB
    0 = 0 0 0 0
    1 = 0 0 0 1
    2 = 0 0 1 0
    3 = 0 0 1 1
    4 = 0 1 0 0
    5 = 0 1 0 1
    6 = 0 1 1 0
    7 = 0 1 1 1
    8 =
    9 =
    10 =
    11 =
    12 =
    13 =
    14 =
    15 =

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    Digital Electronics Activity 1.2.3 Binary Numbers and Conversion – Page 5
    Going Further – Optional
    1. What number system do you think the space alien character below would use?
    (Hint: count the fingers).

    Space Alien

    2. For some reason, most cartoon characters have traditionally been drawn with four
    fingers on each hand. What number system do you think these cartoon characters
    would use?

    Cartoon Characters

    3. Use your conclusions above to complete the following conversion table.


    Decimal Binary Space Alien Cartoon Character
    Number Number Number Number
    35
    10110

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    Digital Electronics Activity 1.2.3 Binary Numbers and Conversion – Page 6

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