Question

What is the significance of priority encoder

Answer 1

Priority encoders can be used to reduce the number of wires needed in a particular circuits or application that have multiple inputs. For example, assume that a microcomputer needs to read the 104 keys of a standard QWERTY keyboard where only one key would be pressed either “HIGH” or “LOW” at any one time.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Priority encoders can be used to reduce the number of wires needed in a particular circuits or application that have multiple inputs.