THE NOR GATE
The Logic NOR Gate or Inclusive-NOR gate is a combination of the digital logic OR gate with that of an inverter or NOT gate connected together in series. The NOR (Not – OR) gate has an output that is normally at logic level “1” and only goes “LOW” to logic level “0” when ANY of its inputs are at logic level “1”. The Logic NOR Gate is the reverse or “Complementary” form of the OR gate.
Electronics symbol for NOR Gate
Truth Table
2-input NOR Gate
Symbol | Truth Table | ||
2-input NOR Gate
|
B | A | Q |
0 | 0 | 1 | |
0 | 1 | 0 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | |
Boolean Expression Q = A+B | Read as A OR B gives NOT Q |
3-input NOR Gate
Symbol | Truth Table | |||
3-input NOR Gate
|
C | B | A | Q |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Boolean Expression Q = A+B+C | Read as A OR B OR C gives NOT Q |
THE 7402 IC
7402 IC is a device containing four independent gates each of which performs the logic NOR function.
1. Output of the first NOR Gate
2. First input of the first NOR Gate
3. Second input of the first NOR Gate
4. Output of the second NOR Gate
5. First input of the second NOR Gate
6. Second input of the second NOR Gate
7. Ground/ Negative supply
10. Output of the third NOR Gate
13. Output of the fourth NOR Gate
7. Ground/ Negative supply
8. First input of the third NOR Gate
9. Second input of the third NOR Gate 10. Output of the third NOR Gate
11. First input of the fourth NOR Gate
12. Second input of the fourth NOR Gate13. Output of the fourth NOR Gate
14. VCC/Positive Supply
DID YOU KNOW THAT WE CAN USE NOR GATE AS A UNIVERSAL LOGIC CIRCUIT? A NOR GATE CAN MAKE A NOT, OR, AND GATE AND ETC. FIND OUT HERE.
Sir how do we know if our 7402 Integrated Circuit is working or not?
ReplyDeleteHi Lulu, thank you for the question :)
DeleteYou have to know how it works and what is supposed to happen before you can analyze whether it is working. Basically, the way to test it is to look at each pin for the expected signal or state when it is in use.
There are 14 pins on this chip pin 14 is +5V pin 7 is ground. Look at the pin configuration above. With the use of your power supply you can do the following:
- Pin 1 and 2. If either is 5V (or high) then Pin 3 will be low (0 V) If neither are 5V(high) then Pin 3 will be 5V (high)
- Pin 4 and 5. If either is 5V (or high) then Pin 6 will be low (0 V) If neither are 5V(high) then Pin 6 will be 5V (high)
- Pin 8 and 9. If either is 5V (or high) then Pin 10 will be low (0 V) If neither are 5V(high) then Pin 10 will be 5V (high)
- Pin 11 and 12. If either is 5V (or high) then Pin 13 will be low (0 V) If neither are 5V(high) then Pin 13 will be 5V (high)
Sir, why is nor gate called the universal gate?
ReplyDeleteGood question Cheska, It is also important to know that aside from NOR Gate, the NAND Gate also is a universal logic gate.
DeleteThey are called universal logic gate because these individual logic gates can be used to make all the three basic gates(AND, OR, and NOT). For better explanation, you can check out my other blog.
I hope I've answered your question. :)
Sir what are the example circuits where in I can use NOR gate? Thank you in advance :)
ReplyDeleteHi Alyssa, NOR gate is considered to be the universal gate. So if you're doing a logical circuit and you only have NOR gate, you can derive other logical gate from it (e.g. AND gate, OR gate, and NOT gate). It also allows for a variety of control logic solutions.
DeleteNOR Gate can be found is found on Cell phones, Computing devices, Set-Top box (STB), LCD TVs, and Industrial controllers.
I hope I've helped you with your query. God Bless. :)
7425 is also example of an NOR gate. what is the Difference of these NOR gate to 7402 NOR gate?
ReplyDeleteHi Genet, I guess I don't have to explain what's a 7402 IC because it is discussed above. The 7425 IC is a dual-four input NOR gate. These devices contain dual 4-input positive NOR gates with strobe. The SN7425 are characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C.
DeleteAdditional Info: In computer or memory technology, a strobe is a signal that is sent that validates data or other signals on adjacent parallel lines.
This is the pin configuration of the 7425 IC:
[img]http://www.physics.mcmaster.ca/phy4d6/Lab/ics/7425.gif[/img]
To know more about the 7425 IC, just visit this link:
http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/sn7425.pdf
I hope I've helped you with your question. God Bless. :)
Hi Sir Aldrin! I'm just confused on how you can make a NOR gate out of an NAND gate using a Not gates or inverters? Thank you in advance.
ReplyDeleteThe question is confusing, but if you mean you want to create a NOR gate out of NAND and NOT gate.. It is possible.
DeleteHere's the logical circuit:
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The truth table of the logical circuit is the same to the truth table of the NOR Gate above. I hope I've answered you query. God bless.
Thank you Sir!
DeleteIs nor gate commonly used when making circuits?
ReplyDeleteNOR gate is a very versatile logic gate. It is considered as a universal gate. You can check out my other blog about the Universal Gate: NOR GATE. So if you're doing a logical circuit and you only have NOR gate, you can derive other logical gate from it (e.g. AND gate, OR gate, and NOT gate). It also allows for a variety of control logic solutions.
DeleteNOR Gate can be found is found on Cell phones, Computing devices, Set-Top box (STB), LCD TVs, and Industrial controllers.
If no specific NOR gates are available, what IC should I use?
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce, You can create a NOR Gate if you have a NAND and NOT Gate :)
DeleteHere's how:
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Sir Aldrin, in using NOR gate, is there a specific component that i need to use together with the NOR gate?
ReplyDeleteHi Hannah, the thing is our NOR gate will not work unless there is a power supply. One thing we need first is the source/power supply and we can now use our NOR gate in our Logical circuit.
DeleteCan we develop a NOR gate using a NAND gate?
ReplyDeleteHi katrina :) Yes, we can create a NOR gate using NAND and NOT gate.
Delete[img] https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fBu2ceyYSqA/V5lzPxLsZ8I/AAAAAAAAQh0/rdyxYdUQtlQ1fPxoXqdT3MSWhwW-d9S4wCLcB/s1600/new-piktochart.jpeg [/img]
Look at the truth table .. It is the same with the NOR Gate.
I hope I've helped you with your query. God Bless. :)