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Thanks it is very intersting:tongue2: , i am looking for itpeejake said:here is a link to this cool software that i found on the net to help you with k mapping...i use it too
http://www.download.com/KarnaughMap/3000-2054-10374461.html?part=dl-KarnaughM&subj=dl&tag=button
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-jake
A Karnaugh Map Boolean Equation is a graphical method used to simplify Boolean expressions. It is a visual representation of a truth table that helps in finding the most simplified form of a Boolean expression.
To create a Karnaugh Map, you first need to list down all the variables and their corresponding truth values in a truth table. Then, group together the cells in the truth table that have the same output values and plot them on the Karnaugh Map. Finally, combine the groups to obtain the simplified Boolean expression.
The main purpose of using a Karnaugh Map is to simplify complex Boolean expressions. It can also help in identifying redundant terms and minimizing the number of logic gates required to implement a circuit, thereby reducing the cost and complexity of a system.
A Karnaugh Map is read by considering the cells in the map as binary digits. The cells are arranged in a way that the adjacent cells differ by only one variable. To read a Karnaugh Map, you need to identify the largest possible groups of 1s, which represent the simplified Boolean expression.
One of the main limitations of a Karnaugh Map is that it can only be used for simplifying expressions with up to 6 variables. It also becomes increasingly difficult to read and work with as the number of variables increases. Additionally, it may not always provide the most optimized solution and may require additional steps to obtain the simplest form of a Boolean expression.