FLIP-FLOP device
Charles François (2004). FLIP-FLOP device, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1293.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1293 ▶ |
| Object type | Discipline oriented, Methodology or model |
Any control that switches between two opposite positions.
Most flip-flops are electronic circuits, but many natural systems are also able to switch through phase transitions from one state to another. In these cases however, it is frequently impossible to pinpoint any specific trigger.