logic gate

logic gate definition - computer

A collection of transistors and resistors that implement Boolean logic operations in a circuit. Transistors make up logic gates. Logic gates make up circuits. Circuits make up electronic systems. The truth tables and symbols follow. See Boolean logic.


ANDORNOT.GIF


NAND.GIF


ORGATES.GIF


NOR.GIF


BUF.GIF




GATESYMB.GIF






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