ELECTRICS WEEK 4- K Maps

Question 1

What do K-maps do?

Answer 1

They provide a method to get to the simplest logic expression.
An alternative to boolean algebra

Question 2

Can K-maps use Sum of products (.) or Product of sums (+)?

Answer 2

They can only use SOP, e.g. A.B.C+A.B.C
NOT A+B+C

Question 3

How are k-maps arranged?

Answer 3

The number of output cells should equal the number of rows
The possible input numbers form the headings of the row and columns
The output for each combination of value is written at row/column intersections

Question 4

What are the rules of plotting a k-map?

Answer 4

Groups can only contain 1’s
Make as big of a grouping as possible
You can only group in powers of 2^n
You cant group diagonally
You can wrap groups around a k-map
You can overlap groups