Cardinal Form of Maxterm Expression
A boolean function which is defined by using maxterm designations is known as cardinal form of maxterm expression.
Syntax:
f(variables) = Π(max term designations)
Example:
Let an expression be: (A+B’+C)(A+B’+C’)(A’+B’+C)
Binary pattern of maxterm (A+B’+C) : 010 : 2
Binary pattern of maxterm (A+B’+C’) : 011 : 3
Binary pattern of maxterm (A’+B’+C) : 110 : 6
Equivalent maxterm designation is: M2 . M3 . M6
Its cardinal form will be: f(A, B, C)= Π(2, 3, 6)
(where, Π denotes product)
What is MAXTERM
Maxterms are defined as the sum of distinct literals, and they are used to represent Boolean functions that equal 0. In this article we will know What is Maxterm, how to find Maxterm designations and their cardinal form. This article covers two-variable, three-variable, four-variable maxterm with their K-Map, conversion from cardinal form to Maxterm expressions with examples and also the advantages and disadvantages of using Maxterms.