NOT Gate
The one-input NOT gate implements Boolean complementation, driving HIGH for a sampled LOW input and LOW for a sampled HIGH input.
Overview
The NOT gate, or inverter, implements Boolean complementation.
DigiSim Interface
| Direction | Pin | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Input | A | One-bit operand. |
| Output | Y | Driven complement of the sampled input. |
Truth Table
Y = ¬A. A driven unknown input produces driven X. A released Z input follows Logic Lab's LOW
sampling convention and therefore produces HIGH.
Simulation Boundary
The component does not model a physical inverter's transistor arrangement, voltage transfer curve, noise margin, current, loading, or propagation limits.
Learning Path
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a NOT gate?
A NOT gate (inverter) has one input and one output. It produces the opposite output to its input: 0 becomes 1 and 1 becomes 0.
Why are NOT gates important?
NOT gates are essential for implementing Boolean algebra, creating NAND/NOR gates from AND/OR, and building flip-flops and other sequential circuits.