Group B Expt. No.

: 10
Diode Matrix ROM

Aim: - To study Diode Matrix ROM using IC 74138.

Apparatus: - Diode Matrix ROM Kit.

Circuit Diagram: - Refer to the blank sheet

Procedure: -

1) Trace the circuit and note down the component values.

2) Provide the address 000 to 111 and record the logic levels through LED for
each address.

Observations: -

Name of the
Specification / Value
Component
IC 74138
IC 7805
Resistor
Capacitor
Diode

Logic used: negative logic

For output condition : LED ON = L.L. = 0, LED OFF = L.L. = 1

Observation Table:-

Address Outputs

Sr.No. D3 D2 D1 D0
S2 S1 S0
LED L.L. LED L.L. LED L.L. LED L.L.

1 0 0 0

2 0 0 1

3 0 1 0

4 0 1 1

5 1 0 0

6 1 0 1

7 1 1 0

8 1 1 1

Result:-

The diode matrix ROM is used to read the data in various memory locations of the
ROM.

Theory:-

Many digital devices including micro-computers need to store some information

permanently. This is typically stored in ROM. The ROM is programmed by
manufacturers as per user’s specification. ROMs are classified as non-volatile
memories because they do not lose their data when the power is turned off.
The present diode matrix ROM circuit uses IC 74138: 3 to 8 decoder and switching
diodes for data. This ROM has 8 different memory locations provide 4-bit
information access. The 3 i/p pins (S0, S1, and S2) supply the binary address of the
stored number. The following table represents the information to be recorded in
ROM.
 Addre
Nibble Data
ss
000 1000

001 0101

010 1100

011 0011

100 1010

101 0101

110 0001

111 1110

3 to 8 decoder allows the selection of a specific location addressed by 3-bit address.

(n-bit inputs can select 2 n memory locations) . Diodes are connected to the output
lines, depending on whether 1 or 0 is to be recorded. Absence of the glow of diode
indicates bit value 1 and presence of glow, indicates bit value 0.