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EXCLUSIVE OR gate

A structure somewhat more complicated than an OR gate will produce an EXCLUSIVE OR. As a circuit element it is not much used in design, but it has a theoretical importance with respect to minimal collections of gates from which all others can be derived. For example, NANDs by themselves are sufficient for the purpose.

 
Figure: EXCLUSIVE OR gate



Harold V. McIntosh
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