Finite State Machines Flashcards by Jack Leslie | Brainscape

Q

What is state?

A

Whatever data the machine needs, derived from
earlier input signals, to determine the effects of
subsequent input signals

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What are the benefits of formality in an FSM? (3)

A

Describe what should/shouldn’t happen
Independent of any particular implementation
Verify implementations against model

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