Title :
An Algebra for Switching Circuits
Author :
Surjaatmadja, Jim B.
Author_Institution :
Mechanical Research and Development Department, Halliburton Services
Abstract :
Using Boolean algebra to formulate and manipulate switching circuit representations is commonplace. However, because standard logic elements are not confined to the basic functions of the algebra, AND, OR, and NOT, conventional Boolean algebra is less practical than it could be.
Keywords :
Boolean algebra; Karnaugh maps; canonical operators; complementation; consensus; noncanonical operators; postulates; switching circuit algebra; theorems; Art; Boolean algebra; Design automation; Equations; History; Logic circuits; Logic design; Logic devices; Logic functions; Switching circuits; Boolean algebra; Karnaugh maps; canonical operators; complementation; consensus; noncanonical operators; postulates; switching circuit algebra; theorems;
Journal_Title :
Computers, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TC.1981.1675851