Drawing a circuit diagram for a Boolean expression

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The discussion focuses on drawing a logic diagram for the Boolean expression B(A'C'+AC) + D'(A+B'C) without direct access to input complements. Participants suggest using universal gates like NAND and NOR to create inverters, as these gates can effectively represent the necessary logic functions. The consensus is that while complements are not available at the inputs, they can be constructed using NAND or NOR gates, allowing for the accurate representation of the given expression.

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Homework Statement



Draw the logic diagram for the following Boolean expression. The diagram
should correspond exactly to the equation. Assume the complements of the inputs are
not available.

B(A'C'+AC) + D'(A+B'C)

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The Attempt at a Solution



I can't find any way to simplify the expression in order to remove the complements.

So, I tried to look for other ways to solve the problem. I'm wondering if I could use a NAND gate or a NOR gate since these are considered to be universal gates and can represent an inverter.
 
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yes, or you just USE an inverter where needed. I don't see anything that says you can't, it just says they are not directly available at the input, not that you can't create them.
 

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