X-or Circuit (Noun)
Meaning
Gate for exclusive OR; a circuit in a computer that fires only if only one of its inputs fire.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The x-or circuit in the microprocessor is designed to output 1 only when the two input signals are different.
- The x-or circuit is used to compare two binary digits and produce an output of 1 if they are not the same.
- In digital logic, the x-or circuit is often used to detect a change in the input signals.
- The x-or circuit in the alarm system fires only when one of the sensors detects motion, but not when both do.
- The computer's x-or circuit is essential for performing bitwise operations and making decisions based on the input data.