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A procedure to be performed by 6 people (plus, optionally 1 encoder and 1 clock).
A procedure to be performed by 6 people (plus, optionally 1 encoder and 1 clock).


Implements a 4-bit adder, capable of adding a series of numbers (from 0 - 15). The final result may be as large as 31 (as long as no intermediate sum totals more than 15 due to the 4-bit limitation of the input / latch).
Implements a 4-bit adder, capable of adding a series of numbers (from 0 - 15). The final result may be as large as 31 (as long as no intermediate sum totals more than 15 due to the 4-bit limitation of the input / latch).

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A procedure to be performed by 6 people (plus, optionally 1 encoder and 1 clock).

Implements a 4-bit adder, capable of adding a series of numbers (from 0 - 15). The final result may be as large as 31 (as long as no intermediate sum totals more than 15 due to the 4-bit limitation of the input / latch).