Overview
This lecture covers the properties of logic gates, specifically focusing on which gates follow properties like commutativity and associativity.
Properties of Logic Gates
- Some logic gates have specific properties such as commutativity and associativity.
- The AND gate and OR gate follow both the commutative and associative properties.
- The associative property is followed by all gates except the universal gates (NAND and NOR).
Key Terms & Definitions
- Logic Gate — A basic building block of digital circuits that performs a logical operation.
- Commutative Property — The order of inputs does not affect the output (A * B = B * A).
- Associative Property — Grouping of inputs does not affect the output ((A * B) * C = A * (B * C)).
- Universal Gates — Gates (NAND and NOR) that can be used to create any other logic gate.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review which properties are followed by each logic gate.
- Prepare examples showing commutative and associative properties for AND, OR, NAND, and NOR gates.