Appendix A: Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra Used in the Book
This appendix provides a brief set of notes on Boolean algebra laws and their use. It is assumed that the reader already has knowledge of these laws. The appendix is provided as a reference only for the Boolean algebra used in this book.
A.1 BASIC GATE SYMBOLS USED IN THE BOOK WITH BOOLEAN EQUATIONS
Figure A.1 Basic logic gates.
A.2 THE EXCLUSIVE OR AND EXCLUSIVE NOR
The exclusive OR and exclusive NOR (Figure A.2) are well used in logic systems.
Figure A.2 Exclusive OR and exclusive NOR symbols.
A.3 LAWS OF BOOLEAN ALGEBRA
These are presented in terms of the Boolean logic equation and gate circuit.
A.3.1 Basic OR Rules
Figure A.3 Boolean algebra basic OR rules.
A.3.2 Basic AND Rules
Figure A.4 Boolean algebra basic AND rules.
A.3.3 Associative and Commutative Laws
Figure A.5 Associative and commutative laws.
A.3.4 Distributive Laws
Figure A.6 Distributive laws.
A.3.5 Auxiliary Law for Static 1 Hazard Removal
The auxiliary ...
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