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8-Bit Bidirectional Shift Register

Type Logic gate netlistStandard IEEE Std 91/91a-1991Engine schematex-logicUpdated 6/20/2026
8-Bit Bidirectional Shift Register
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The scenario

Design an 8-bit shift register that can shift data left or right based on a control signal. The register uses D flip-flops and 2:1 multiplexers to select the next state input from either the left neighbor (for right shift) or right neighbor (for left shift), with serial inputs provided for end bits.

What is in this drawing

Read the decisions behind it.

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Use D type flip-flops for state storage.

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Use 2:1 multiplexers to select between shifting directions.

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Assume active-high reset and rising-edge clock.

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Declare all inputs and outputs explicitly for clarity.

When a sequential circuit requires bidirectional serial data movement, such as in serial communication interfaces, data storage, or arithmetic operations, this diagram can be adapted by changing the bit width and control signals.

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