Friday, September 30, 2011

More Simple Gates

Now that we've covered the basics, here are some more simple gates.

First is the OR gate. This is just like the basic I/O gate, but with more than one input. If at least one of its inputs is on, then the output is also on.

It doesn't matter how many inputs are in the on position for the OR gate: if at least one is on, then the output is triggered.

Next we have the NOR gate - this is the inverse version of the OR gate, like the NOT gate is to the basic I/O gate. Yes, this is going to be a pattern, and from here on out I'll just be referring to gates like this as the inverse version of whichever gate. You can always skip back to the first post if you forget what that means!
The NOR gate's output is powered off if one or more of the input switches is switched on.

Then we have the AND gate: its output is triggered only if both inputs are switched on.
If only one input for the AND gate is triggered, the output won't be triggered, but when both switches are pulled the output activates.

You're probably expecting it by now, but next is the inverse version of the AND gate: the NAND gate. It starts with the output in the on position.
And when both inputs are triggered, the output switches off.

Next up, even more logic gates!

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