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H. H. WardMastering Digital ElectronicsMaker Innovations Serieshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9878-7_2

2. Boolean Algebra

Hubert Henry Ward1  
(1)
Leigh, UK
 

In Chapter 1 we looked at the six basic logic gates and how they can be constructed using different devices. In this chapter we will study Boolean algebra and how it can be used to describe the six basic logic gates. We will also study the basic laws of Boolean algebra.

We will learn how we can use truth tables to create Boolean expressions from them. Finally, we will go on to study De Morgan’s theory.

What Is Boolean Algebra

In nearly every aspect of engineering, we like to have a method of describing ...

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