Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

and-gate

Noun
/ænd ɡeɪt/
Definition
A logic gate that outputs true only if all its inputs are true.
Examples
  • The AND gate produced an output of 1 only when both inputs were 1.
  • In circuit design, the AND gate is used to implement logical operations.
  • Programming often involves using AND gates to control the flow of operations based on multiple conditions.
Meaning
An AND gate is a basic component in digital electronics that performs a logical conjunction on its input signals.
Synonyms
  • Conjunction gate
  • Logical AND gate