What does "Enable" mean in this picture? The EN

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Start date Jan 28, 2015
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The discussion clarifies the term "Enable" in the context of combinatorial circuits. The logic equation provided is \neg (((A \wedge B) \vee C) \vee EN), indicating that the "Enable" signal (EN) must be asserted for the circuit to function. If EN is not asserted, the circuit remains inactive, which is the fundamental purpose of the "Enable" signal in digital logic design.

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This is a combinatorial circuit. The logic equation is \neg (((A \wedge B) \vee C) \vee EN). Thus, unless EN is asserted, nothing happens. That is why it is called "Enable".