ECOR 1032: Mech Lecture 3 Logic Gates

A series of vocabulary flashcards derived from the lecture notes on Logic in Embedded Systems, covering fundamental concepts, definitions, and terms related to digital logic.

Bit

The simplest decision unit, representing binary values 0 (LOW) or 1 (HIGH).

1-Bit Signal

Signals that represent a state through binary values, often sourced from natural binary devices or thresholded analog sources.

Reed Switch

A device that opens or closes a circuit in response to a magnetic field, commonly used in float sensors.

Thresholding

The process of converting continuous analog signals into discrete binary signals based on a predefined threshold level.

GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output)

Pins on a microcontroller or microprocessor used for interfacing with digital inputs/outputs.

Combinatorial Logic

A type of digital logic where the output is solely determined by the current input states, with no memory involved.

Logic Gate

An electronic component that performs a logical operation on one or more inputs to produce a single output.

Boolean Algebra

A mathematical structure that represents relationships between binary values, forming the foundation for digital logic.

NAND Gate

A universal logic gate that outputs false only when all its inputs are true, commonly used in digital circuits.

XNOR Gate

A gate that outputs true if its inputs are equal, often utilized in comparison circuits.