Logic Gates explained with calculators

IntroductionLogic gates are fundamental building blocks in digital electronics that perform basic logical operations on binary inputs to produce binary outputs. They are widely used in various electronic devices and computer systems. Understanding how logic gates work and how to calculate their outputs is crucial for designing and analyzing digital circuits.
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How logic gates work
ExplanationThere are several fundamental logic gates. Here's a list explaining them all and with tools to test them out!
AND Gate
The AND gate takes two or more inputs and produces an output that is high (1) only when all inputs are high.
The output (Y) of an AND gate can be calculated using the Boolean expression: 
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Y=A∗B∗C∗...Y = A * B * C * ...Y=A∗B∗C∗...
Try using our calculator to test it out! 
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AND gate technical symbol
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OR Gate
The OR gate takes two or more inputs and produces an output that is high (1) when any of the inputs is high.
The output (Y) of an OR gate can be calculated using the Boolean expression:
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Y=A+B+C+...Y = A + B + C + ...Y=A+B+C+...
Try changing the input parameters to find the result! 
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OR gate technical symbol
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NOT Gate
NAND Gate
NOR Gate 
XOR Gate
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Logic circuit 
ConclusionLogic gates are essential components in digital electronics, enabling the manipulation and processing of binary data. By understanding the behavior and calculations of logic gates, you can design and analyze complex digital circuits.
This calculation template provides an overview of the basic logic gates, including AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, and XOR gates, along with their corresponding Boolean expressions for calculating the output. With this knowledge, you can now apply logic gates effectively in your digital circuit designs.
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