Math Problem Statement

Draw the combinational circuit that directly implements the Boolean expression: F(x, y, z) = xyz + (y′ + z)

Solution

To draw the combinational circuit that directly implements the Boolean expression F(x,y,z)=xyz+(y+z)F(x, y, z) = xyz + (y' + z), we break it down into basic logic gates.

Step-by-step procedure:

  1. AND gate:

    • The first term is xyzxyz, which represents an AND operation between xx, yy, and zz. Use a 3-input AND gate for this.
  2. NOT gate:

    • The second part of the expression involves yy', which is the negation of yy. Use a NOT gate to invert yy.
  3. OR gate:

    • After negating yy, we add it to zz using an OR gate to implement y+zy' + z.
  4. Final OR gate:

    • Now, the result of the AND gate xyzxyz and the OR gate y+zy' + z are added together using another OR gate, giving the final output F(x,y,z)F(x, y, z).

Circuit structure:

  • Input: xx, yy, and zz
  • 1st AND Gate: Inputs xx, yy, and zz, output = xyzxyz
  • NOT Gate: Input yy, output = yy'
  • 1st OR Gate: Inputs yy' and zz, output = y+zy' + z
  • 2nd OR Gate: Inputs xyzxyz and y+zy' + z, output = F(x,y,z)F(x, y, z)

Visualizing the circuit:

  1. Draw three input lines labeled xx, yy, and zz.
  2. Connect xx, yy, and zz to a 3-input AND gate.
  3. Place a NOT gate on yy's line to produce yy'.
  4. Connect yy' and zz to a 2-input OR gate.
  5. Finally, use a 2-input OR gate to combine the output of the AND gate xyzxyz and the OR gate y+zy' + z to produce F(x,y,z)F(x, y, z).

Would you like a detailed diagram for this? Let me know if you have any questions!


Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you optimize Boolean expressions using Boolean algebra?
  2. What are the differences between combinational and sequential circuits?
  3. How would this circuit change if the Boolean expression involved XOR gates?
  4. Can you implement this circuit using only NAND gates?
  5. How do Karnaugh maps help in simplifying Boolean expressions?

Tip: When working with Boolean expressions, always simplify them first using Boolean algebra or Karnaugh maps to reduce the number of gates needed!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Boolean Algebra
Combinational Circuits
Logic Gates

Formulas

F(x, y, z) = xyz + (y' + z)

Theorems

Boolean Laws
Distributive Law

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12