State Logic Relations In An Iterative Structure For Autonomous Sequential Machine

The state-logic relations are determined in an iterative structure for any autonomous sequential machine. A model (unlike that of Mealy) is used in which delay is distributed throughout the machine. Theorems are presented which prescribe the interconnection of identical elements to realize any autonomous sequential behavior. Synthesis, as described here, yields a more costly machine in terms of delay elements than those of previous workers. In addition to the iterative structure, increased speed of operation is the advantage bought by the extra delay elements.