An odd-parity circuit with 2 n inputs can be built with 2 n − 1 XOR gates. Describe two different structures for this circuit, one of which gives a minimum worst-case input to output propagation delay and the other of which gives a maximum. For each structure, state the worst-case number of XOR-gate delays, and describe a situation where that structure might be preferred over the other

Afull journal bearing has a journal diameter of 27 mm, with a unilateral tolerance of -0.028 mm. the bushing bore has a diameter of 27.028 mm and a unilateral tolerance of 0.04 mm. the l/d ratio is 0.5. the load is 1.3 kn and the journal runs at 1200 rev/min. if the average viscosity is 50 mpa-s, find the minimum film thickness, the power loss, and the side flow for the minimum clearance assembly.

Asolid cylinder is concentric with a straight pipe. the cylinder is 0.5 m long and has an outside diameter of 8 cm. the pipe has an inside diameter of 8.5 cm. the annulus between the cylinder ad the pipe contains stationary oil. the oil has a specific gravity of 0.92 and a kinematic viscosity of 5.57 x 10-4 m2/s. most nearly, what is the force needed to move the cylinder along the pipe at a constant velocity of 1 m/s?

What is the heat treatment of metals? what is the benefit of it? why and how it's useful? answer in details, do not write by hand.