What happens when voltage is in indeterminate region

digital-logic

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For example, 0 is ground or 0 volts and 1 is VDD or 5 volts

what happens if the voltage is 4.99 volts? or 3.2 volts?

Is it 0 or a 1??!?

Best Answer

It is undetermined. It could sometimes be seen as a '0' other times as a '1'. Different devices might act differently, it might vary with temperature or anything. It may even oscillate between 0 and 1.

It can't be relied upon so don't expect anything at that point. It should be passed through as quickly as possible - a few nanoseconds so as to minimize the time that the logic level is uncertain.

If it is above or below that region the device will work as specified.