For the given circuit, the input digital signals are applied at the terminals A, B and C. What would be the output at the terminal y? [figure]
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Answer
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Solution
The upper gate is AND (inputs A, B) and the lower gate is NAND (inputs B, C); both outputs go to an OR gate.
y = A B + B C
From the waveforms, B and C are never high (5 V) together:
Before t2 and after t4: B = 0
Between t2 and t4: C = 0
B C = 0 at all times B C = 1 at all times.
y = A B + 1 = 1 (5 V) throughout.
The output y is a constant 5 V.
Answer: (3)