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SEM 2 Week 11 Logic Gates Notes

Logic gates are fundamental components of digital systems, functioning with one or more inputs to produce a single output based on specific logic. Key types include AND, OR, NOT, NAND, and NOR gates, each defined by their truth tables and operational characteristics. These gates are widely used in various electronic applications, allowing for complex combinations and configurations in devices such as alarms and automated systems.

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SEM 2 Week 11 Logic Gates Notes

Logic gates are fundamental components of digital systems, functioning with one or more inputs to produce a single output based on specific logic. Key types include AND, OR, NOT, NAND, and NOR gates, each defined by their truth tables and operational characteristics. These gates are widely used in various electronic applications, allowing for complex combinations and configurations in devices such as alarms and automated systems.

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Logic gates

Logic gates are the basic building blocks of any digital system. It is an electronic
circuit having one or more than one input and only one output. The relationship
between the input and the output is based on a certain logic. Based on this, logic
gates are named as AND gate, OR gate, NOT gate etc.

The basic operations are described below with the aid of truth tables.

AND gate

The AND gate is an electronic circuit that gives a high output (1) only if all its inputs are high. A dot (.)
is used to show the AND operation i.e. A.B. Bear in mind that this dot is sometimes omitted i.e. AB
(A and B have to be ON for the OUTOUT to be ON).

The OR gate is an electronic circuit that gives a high output (1) if one or more of its inputs are high. A
plus (+) is used to show the OR operation.
(Output is OFF if BOTH input are OFF).

The NOT gate is an electronic circuit that produces an inverted version of the input at its output. It is
also known as an inverter. If the input variable is A, the inverted output is known as NOT A. This is
also shown as A', or A with a bar over the top, as shown at the outputs. The diagrams below show two
ways that the NAND logic gate can be configured to produce a NOT gate. It can also be done using
NOR logic gates in the same way.

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This is a NOT-AND gate which is equal to an AND gate followed by a NOT gate. The outputs of all
NAND gates are high if any of the inputs are low. The symbol is an AND gate with a small circle on the
output. The small circle represents inversion.

NOR gate

This is a NOT-OR gate which is equal to an OR gate followed by a NOT gate. The outputs of all NOR
gates are low if any of the inputs are high.
The symbol is an OR gate with a small circle on the output. The small circle represents inversion.
Application Of Logic Gates
Logic gates have a lot of applications but they are mainly based upon their mode of
operations or their truth table. Basic logic gates are often found in circuits such as safety
thermostat, push-button lock, automatic watering system, light-activated burglar alarm
and many other electronic devices.

One of the primary benefits is that basic logic gates can be used in a mixture of different
combinations if the operations are advanced. Besides, there is no limit to the number of
gates that can be used in a single device. However, it can be restricted due to the given
physical space in the device. In digital integrated circuits (ICs) we will find an array of
the logic gate area unit.

Logic Gates Booklet: PLEASE START WORKING ON YOUR BOOKLET.


Guidelines can be found in MOODLE Week 11

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