ECOR 1032: Mech Lecture 4 Mechatronics Combinatorial Logic

These flashcards cover key concepts related to combinational circuits as discussed in the lecture, to help students review and prepare for their exam.

Combinational Circuits

A type of digital circuit where the output depends solely on the current inputs without any memory or feedback.

Truth Table

A table that lists all possible input values to a logic function and their corresponding output values.

Logic Gate

An electronic component that implements a boolean function, processing one or more binary inputs to produce a single binary output.

AND Gate

A logic gate that outputs true only when all its inputs are true.

OR Gate

A logic gate that outputs true if at least one of its inputs is true.

NOT Gate

A logic gate that outputs the inverse of its input.

XOR Gate

A logic gate that outputs true only when the number of true inputs is odd.

NAND Gate

A logic gate that outputs false only when all its inputs are true; it's the inverse of an AND gate.

NOR Gate

A logic gate that outputs true only when all its inputs are false; it's the inverse of an OR gate.

Boolean Algebra

A form of algebra that involves variables that take on true or false values primarily used in logic circuit design.

Decision Making

The process of making choices or reaching conclusions based on information and conditions.

Hardware Implementation

Creating a logic circuit using physical components like wires and gates to achieve a desired output.

Software Implementation

Writing code, typically in a programming language like Python, to create logic that performs specific tasks.

Minterm

A product term in Boolean algebra that corresponds to a row in the truth table where the output is true.

Canonical Form

A standard way of expressing a logic function, usually involving a sum of products.

Interlock System

A safety mechanism that prevents operation until certain conditions are met.

Primitive Input

Basic signals or data that are processed by logic gates to produce output.

Schematic Diagram

Visual representation of a circuit showing how components like gates, inputs, and outputs are connected.

Signal Flow

The path that a signal follows through a system or circuit from input to output.

Prototyping

The process of building an early sample or model of a product to test and validate ideas before full-scale production.

Microcontroller

A compact integrated circuit designed to govern specific operations in an embedded system.