Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
or-circuit
Noun
ɔr ˈsɜːrkɪt
Definition
A logical circuit that produces an output of true if at least one of the inputs is true.
Examples
- The or-circuit activated the alarm when any of the sensors were triggered.
- In Boolean algebra, the or-circuit is represented by a plus sign (+) between variables.
- Designers often use or-circuits in control systems for effective decision making.
Meaning
An or-circuit is a fundamental component in digital electronics. It can take multiple input signals and provides a single output signal that indicates whether any of the input signals are on or active.
Synonyms
- Logical disjunction
- OR gate
- Disjunction circuit
