1.7.2 - Karnaugh Map (K-Map) Method
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What is the main purpose of using a Karnaugh Map?
💡 Hint: Think about what we want to achieve in circuit design.
How many cells are in a 2-variable K-Map?
💡 Hint: Consider the combinations of two binary variables.
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What is the primary function of a Karnaugh Map?
💡 Hint: Think about how they contribute to efficiency in circuit design.
True or False: The number of '1's in a K-Map determines how you group them.
💡 Hint: Consider what the groupings represent.
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Given the following K-Map for three variables A, B, and C, can you create the minimized Boolean expression from the representation? Let's say we have 1's in positions 1, 3, 5, and 7.
💡 Hint: Be methodical in how you analyze which variables are constant in each grouping.
Design a K-Map for a logic circuit that has three inputs (A, B, C) and outputs true when the function F(A, B, C) = A'B + AB'C + ABC. Then simplify it.
💡 Hint: Start with identifying which minterms correspond to each part of the function, and ensure you account for overlaps in groupings.
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