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The chapter covers key concepts in digital electronics, focusing on the differences between analog and digital signals, Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational and sequential circuits, and applications of microprocessors and microcontrollers. It provides a systematic breakdown of circuits, from basic gates to advanced applications within modern technology.
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Term: Analog Signals
Definition: Continuous signals that vary over time and can represent physical quantities like audio or temperature.
Term: Digital Signals
Definition: Discrete signals that represent data as binary values (0 and 1), allowing for precision and noise immunity.
Term: Boolean Algebra
Definition: A branch of algebra that involves binary variables and logical operations, essential for digital circuit design.
Term: Logic Gates
Definition: The building blocks of digital circuits that implement Boolean functions: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, and NOR.
Term: Karnaugh Map (KMap)
Definition: A visual method for simplifying Boolean expressions to minimize the number of gates required in a circuit.
Term: FlipFlops
Definition: Bistable devices that store a single bit of data, serving as the fundamental building block for sequential circuits.
Term: Microprocessor
Definition: A computer processor that integrates the functions of a CPU on a single chip, used primarily for general-purpose computing.
Term: Microcontroller
Definition: A compact integrated circuit designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system.