De Morgan's Laws Boolean Algebra Simplification Quiz

4.6 Fundamentals of computer systems

4.6  Logic gates                                https://forms.gle/BFvLroLxGfuP5AA57
4.6  Boolean gate combinations     https://forms.gle/EWYwWDzhwikC1bSVA
4.6  Building_circuits
4.6  Simplifying boolean equations  https://forms.gle/1okaQsUfNR9jsH7C7
4.6  Boolean identities
4.6  De Morgan’s Laws     https://forms.gle/VzVG6UQh2VtmFD8G8
4.6  Gate conversion
4.6  Uses of gates
4.6  Hardware and software
This comprehensive guide covers fundamental digital logic concepts including full and half adders, flip-flops, Boolean algebra, and De Morgan’s laws. Full adders perform three-bit addition using Sum = A⊕B⊕Cin and Carry = AB+BCin+ACin equations. Half adders handle two-bit addition with Sum = A⊕B and Carry = A·B. D-type flip-flops store single bits, updating on clock edges. De Morgan’s laws state (A+B)’ = A’·B’ and (A·B)’ = A’+B’, enabling circuit simplification. Boolean algebra simplification reduces complex expressions using absorption, distribution, and complement laws. Logic gates (AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR) form the foundation of digital circuits. NAND and NOR are universal gates, capable of implementing any Boolean function. Circuit analysis involves truth tables, Boolean expressions, and gate-level implementation. Understanding these concepts is essential for digital system design, computer architecture, and embedded systems development.
Logic Circuit and Flip-Flop Understanding
Question 1: Full Adder Circuit
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Function: To perform addition of three binary digits (A, B, and Cin)
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Sum output when A=0, B=1, Cin=1:
Sum = A ⊕ B ⊕ Cin = 0 ⊕ 1 ⊕ 1 = 0
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Truth Table for Full Adder (A B Cin → Sum Cout):
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1.0 0 0 → 0 0
2.0 0 1 → 1 0
3.0 1 0 → 1 0
4.0 1 1 → 0 1
5.1 0 0 → 1 0
6.1 0 1 → 0 1
7.1 1 0 → 0 1
8.1 1 1 → 1 1
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Sum Boolean expression: A ⊕ B ⊕ Cin
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Carry Boolean expression: Cout = A·B + B·Cin + A·Cin
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Question 2: Half Adder
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Boolean equations: Sum = A ⊕ B, Carry = A · B
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Circuit diagram: Option 3 is closest (though none are perfectly drawn for a half adder - should be XOR for sum, AND for carry)
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D-Type Flip-Flop
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Purpose: To store a single bit and update its value on the rising edge of a clock pulse
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Output: Q = D (copied from input at rising edge)
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De Morgan’s Laws Quiz
Key De Morgan’s Laws:
First law: (A + B)’ = A’ · B’
Second law: (A · B)’ = A’ + B’
Boolean Algebra Simplification
Key simplifications:
1.Y = X(X + YZ) = X
2.Y = B + BC’ = B
3.Y = (X + Y’)(X + Y’) = X + Y’
4.Y = XYZ + XYZ’ + XY’Z + XY’Z’ = X
5.Y = A’B’C + A’BC + AB’C + ABC = C
6.Y = X’YZ + XY’Z + XYZ = YZ + XZ
Logic Gates Quiz
Key points:
1.EXOR: High output when only one input is high
2.NAND gate: Inverted AND operation
3.NOR gate: Inverted OR operation
4.Making gates with inverters:
NAND from AND: Invert the output
NOR from NAND: Invert both inputs
AND from OR: Invert both inputs and output