LOGIC INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Neets Module 13-Introduction to Number Systems and Logic Circuits
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2-4 Table 2-3.—Examples of Negative Logic NOTE: The logic level LOW now represents the 1 state. This is because the 1 state voltage is more negative than the 0 state. In the examples shown for negative logic, you notice that the voltage for the logic 1 state is more negative with respect to the logic 0 state voltage. This holds true in example 1 where both voltages are positive. In this case, it may be easier for you to think of the TRUE condition as being less positive than the FALSE condition. Either way, the end result is negative logic. The use of positive or negative logic for digital equipment is a choice to be made by design engineers. The difficulty for the technician in this area is limited to understanding the type of logic being used and keeping it in mind when troubleshooting. NOTE: UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, THE REMAINDER OF THIS BOOK WILL DEAL ONLY WITH POSITIVE LOGIC. LOGIC INPUTS AND OUTPUTS As you study logic circuits, you will see a variety of symbols (variables) used to represent the inputs and outputs. The purpose of these symbols is to let you know what inputs are required for the desired output. If the symbol A is shown as an input to a logic device, then the logic level that represents A must be HIGH to activate the logic device. That is, it must satisfy the input requirements of the logic device before the logic device will issue the TRUE output. Look at view A of figure 2-1. The symbol X represents the input. As long as the switch is open, the lamp is not lit. The open switch represents the logic 0 state of variable X.

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