1. What is a Binary Logic Gate?

A binary logic gate is an elementary building block of digital circuits that performs a logical operation on one or more binary inputs and produces a single binary output. These gates are the fundamental components of all digital systems.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator performs the selected logical operation on two binary inputs (0 or 1):

Supported operations:

• AND - Output is 1 only if both inputs are 1
• OR - Output is 1 if at least one input is 1
• NAND - Output is 0 only if both inputs are 1 (NOT AND)
• NOR - Output is 0 if at least one input is 1 (NOT OR)
• XOR - Output is 1 if inputs are different (exclusive OR)
• XNOR - Output is 1 if inputs are same (NOT XOR)

3. Importance of Logic Gates

Details: Logic gates form the basis of all digital electronics, from simple circuits to complex computer processors. Understanding their operation is fundamental to computer science and electrical engineering.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Select binary values (0 or 1) for both inputs, choose a logic gate from the dropdown, and click Calculate to see the result.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between OR and XOR?
A: OR outputs 1 if any input is 1. XOR (exclusive OR) outputs 1 only if exactly one input is 1.

Q2: Why are NAND and NOR called universal gates?
A: Because any other logic gate can be constructed using only NAND or only NOR gates.

Q3: How are logic gates physically implemented?
A: They're typically implemented using transistors in integrated circuits.

Q4: What's the simplest logic gate?
A: The NOT gate (inverter), which has one input and one output, but our calculator focuses on two-input gates.

Q5: Can logic gates have more than two inputs?
A: Yes, though in practice they're often constructed from multiple two-input gates.