A 4- bit ring counter that requires only four possible output combinations would disregard eleven combinations. What effect would the clock frequency have on the output?
A) The output frequency would be equal to a MOD 4 counter.
B) The output frequency would be equal to a MOD 16 counter.
C) The output frequency would equal the input frequency.
D) None of the above

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A 4-bit ring counter cycles through 4 unique states regardless of being a 4-bit system, which inherently could represent 16 states (2^4). Thus, its output frequency is akin to a MOD 4 counter, as it repeats every 4 clock cycles, not 16.

A 4- Bit Ring Counter That Requires Only Four Possible