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CS302

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LOGIC GATES & OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Logic gates have operational characteristics that determine their behavior and performance. These characteristics include the logic function they perform, the number of inputs and outputs, the voltage levels for input and output signals, and the


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  1. What is the basic function of an AND gate? a. Produces a high output if any input is high b. Inverts the input signal c. Produces a high output if all inputs are high d. Produces a low output if all inputs are high

Answer: c. Produces a high output if all inputs are high.

  1. What is the basic function of a NOT gate? a. Produces a high output if all inputs are high b. Inverts the input signal c. Produces a high output if any input is high d. Produces a low output if all inputs are high

Answer: b. Inverts the input signal.

  1. What is the operational characteristic that determines the time it takes for a logic gate's output to respond to a change in its input? a. Propagation delay b. Input voltage level c. Output voltage level d. Logic function

Answer: a. Propagation delay.

  1. What is a logic gate circuit? a. A combination of input and output devices b. A combination of logic gates that perform a specific logical operation c. An electronic circuit that converts analog signals to digital signals d. An electronic circuit that amplifies signals

Answer: b. A combination of logic gates that perform a specific logical operation.

  1. What is the basic function of an OR gate? a. Produces a high output if all inputs are high b. Produces a low output if all inputs are high c. Produces a high output if any input is high d. Inverts the input signal

Answer: c. Produces a high output if any input is high.

  1. Which of the following is not a basic type of logic gate? a. XOR gate b. NOT gate c. ADD gate d. AND gate

Answer: c. ADD gate.

  1. What is the operational characteristic that determines the voltage levels for a logic gate's input and output signals? a. Propagation delay b. Input voltage level c. Output voltage level d. Logic function

Answer: b. Input voltage level.

  1. What is a sequential logic circuit? a. A logic gate circuit that performs a specific logical operation b. A circuit that produces an output based on the current state and input signals c. A circuit that has only one input and one output d. A circuit that uses analog signals

Answer: b. A circuit that produces an output based on the current state and input signals.

  1. What is the basic function of a NAND gate? a. Produces a low output if all inputs are high b. Inverts the input signal c. Produces a high output if any input is high d. Produces a high output if all inputs are high

Answer: a. Produces a low output if all inputs are high.

  1. What is the operational characteristic that determines the voltage levels for a logic gate's output signal? a. Propagation delay b. Input voltage level c. Output voltage level d. Logic function

Answer: c. Output voltage level.



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  1. What is a logic gate? Answer: A logic gate is an electronic device that performs a logical operation on one or more input signals to produce an output signal.

  2. What is a truth table? Answer: A truth table is a table that lists all possible combinations of input values and their corresponding output values for a logic gate or circuit.

  3. What is the difference between a combinational logic circuit and a sequential logic circuit? Answer: A combinational logic circuit produces an output based solely on the current input values, while a sequential logic circuit produces an output based on both the current input values and the current state of the circuit.

  4. What is the purpose of an inverter gate? Answer: An inverter gate is used to invert or complement the input signal, producing an output that is the logical opposite of the input.

  5. What is the difference between an AND gate and an OR gate? Answer: An AND gate produces a high output only if all of its inputs are high, while an OR gate produces a high output if any of its inputs are high.

  6. What is the propagation delay of a logic gate? Answer: The propagation delay is the time it takes for a logic gate's output to respond to a change in its input.

  7. What is the difference between positive logic and negative logic? Answer: In positive logic, a high voltage represents a logical "1" and a low voltage represents a logical "0", while in negative logic, the opposite is true.

  8. What is the function of a XOR gate? Answer: A XOR gate produces a high output if the number of high inputs is odd, and a low output if the number of high inputs is even.

  9. What is a decoder circuit? Answer: A decoder circuit takes a binary input and produces one of several possible outputs based on the input value.

  10. What is a multiplexer circuit? Answer: A multiplexer circuit takes multiple input signals and selects one of them to pass through to the output based on a control signal.

Logic gates are the building blocks of digital circuits, and their operational characteristics are crucial for the design and analysis of such circuits. Combinational logic circuits consist of logic gates that produce an output based solely on the current input values, while sequential logic circuits rely on the current input values and the current state of the circuit. The basic logic gates include the AND gate, OR gate, NOT gate (also called an inverter), XOR gate, NAND gate, and NOR gate. Each gate has its own unique truth table that defines its logical operation. For example, an AND gate produces a high output only if all of its inputs are high, while an OR gate produces a high output if any of its inputs are high. The propagation delay of a logic gate refers to the time it takes for its output to respond to a change in its input. This delay is a critical consideration when designing digital circuits to ensure proper timing and synchronization. Positive logic and negative logic are two common types of logic used in digital circuits. In positive logic, a high voltage represents a logical "1" and a low voltage represents a logical "0", while in negative logic, the opposite is true. Decoder and multiplexer circuits are two other types of circuits commonly used in digital systems. A decoder circuit takes a binary input and produces one of several possible outputs based on the input value. A multiplexer circuit takes multiple input signals and selects one of them to pass through to the output based on a control signal. Understanding the operational characteristics of logic gates is crucial for designing and analyzing digital circuits. The proper selection and combination of logic gates can result in complex and powerful digital systems that perform a wide range of tasks.