I am not an expert and I could easily be wrong but my understanding is that if each IC is having a Vcc and a ground connection, the answer to #1 and #5 should be infinite (in a perfect world).
#11 is not the same question anymore. There is a limit to the fan out (one output to many inputs). I read somwhere that the 74HC family can drive 50+ inputs but only 10 for the 74LS.
Since a CMOS input draws no significant current, a CMOS output can drive a large number of CMOS inputs, limited primarily by how the capacitive loading from each input affects the desired operating speed.
A 74LS or other bipolar logic circuits require the output to sink current for a logic zero on each input. This typically limits the fanout to ten within a given logic family.
He is not talking about "fan out".
Instead he is talking about one IC feeds a second IC that feeds a third IC that feeds a forth IC etc.
There is no problem except maybe the total delay might be too long if the final signal must coincide with a signal having the input timing.
He is not talking about "fan out".
Instead he is talking about one IC feeds a second IC that feeds a third IC that feeds a forth IC etc.
There is no problem except maybe the total delay might be too long if the final signal must coincide with a signal having the input timing.
I would say fan out is what is being asked about, not serial connecting.
I would agree with MikeL's post, this OP frequently asks vague questions, perhaps we should insist he in future gives a clear description of his problem..
He is not talking about "fan out".
Instead he is talking about one IC feeds a second IC that feeds a third IC that feeds a forth IC etc.
There is no problem except maybe the total delay might be too long if the final signal must coincide with a signal having the input timing.