Generally speaking, a synchronous counter requires more circuitry than a comparable asynchronous counter.

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Synchronous counters are designed so that their state transitions are triggered simultaneously by a common clock signal, requiring more complex circuitry for coordination compared to asynchronous counters, where each flip-flop is triggered by the preceding one, leading to a simpler design.

Generally Speaking, a Synchronous Counter Requires More Circuitry Than a Comparable