Logic gates are electronic circuits that use binary inputs (0 and 1) to give a binary output.
They follow Boolean logic and are used in digital devices like computers, alarms, and calculators.
BASIC LOGIC GATES
1. AND Gate
Output: 1 only if both inputs are 1
Symbol: A · B
A+B = Output
0+0 = 0
0+1 = 0
1+0 = 0
1 1 = 1
2. OR Gate
Output: 1 if at least one input is 1
Symbol: A + B
A B | Output
0 0 | 0
0 1 | 1
1 0 | 1
1 1 | 1
3. NOT Gate
Output: Opposite of the input
Symbol: ¬A
A | Output
0 | 1
1 | 0
COMBINATION LOGIC GATES
4. NAND (NOT + AND)
Output: 1 except when both inputs are 1
5. NOR (NOT + OR)
Output: 1 only when both inputs are 0
6. XOR (Exclusive OR)
Output: 1 when inputs are different
7. XNOR (NOT + XOR)
Output: 1 when inputs are the same
What role do Boolean algebra and truth tables play in understanding logic gates?
How do XOR and XNOR gates differ from other logic gates?
What happens when multiple logic gates are combined in a circuit?
How do logic gates contribute to the functioning of microprocessors?
Can logic gates be implemented using optical or quantum technologies?
How do errors in logic gate circuits affect digital systems?