Logic gate simulator software
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use logic gate simulator software to model logic circuits.
Key learning points
- Logic gate simulator software allows you to create an interactive circuit diagram.
- You can test that the circuit you have created is correct by changing the inputs and observing the output.
- A logic gate simulator can help you quickly generate a truth table for a logic circuit.
Keywords
Logic gate simulator - a piece of software that allows you to build a logic circuit and test it with different input values
Circuit diagram - a picture used to represent a more complex logical statement
Common misconception
Each input can only be wired to one logic gate.
Logic gates can be combined to create complex circuits that represent any number of logic statements combined. This can involve the same input being connected to multiple logic gates.
Teacher tip
Model how to create and test the use of an online logic gate simulator for example logic statements. Show how the inputs of a truth table are controlled in the software and how the output of the curcuit can be determined.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device that can simulate logic circuts. Examples in this lesson use logic.ly https://oak.link/logicly-demo
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the output of an AND gate when both inputs are False?
Q2.What is the output of an OR gate when one input is True and the other is False?
Q3.Match the terms to the definitions.
a logic gate that outputs True only if both inputs are True
a logic gate that outputs True if at least one input is True
a logic gate that outputs the opposite of its input
a table of all possible inputs and outputs for a logic gate or circuit
Q4.Which of the following is NOT a fundamental logic gate?
Q5.In the truth table for (A AND B) OR C, what should the first column after the inputs be labelled as?
Q6.You can check that a circuit represents the logic you intended by drawing a .
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.People who design computers use a to check the design of complex circuits before they are built out of expensive materials.
Q2.What is a logic gate simulator?
Q3.What is a circuit diagram?
Q4.A logic gate simulator allows you to create an interactive .
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