What is Boolean Function Minimization?
Boolean Function minimization is the process of minimizing and simplifying the algebraic expression in the Boolean function so that it can be expressed with the minimum number of literals. The minimization of Boolean functions also reduces the cost and complexity of the circuit. The Boolean functions can be minimized in different ways.
Some of these are:
- Minimization using Boolean algebra
- Minimization using K-map
Why K-Map Has States in Sequence of 00, 01, 11, 10 Instead of 00, 01, 10, 11?
Boolean function minimization is an essential part of digital logic. K-Map is one of the important methods for Boolean function minimization. In this article, we will learn about why the K-Map uses sequence 00, 01, 11, 10 instead of 00, 01, 10,11. K-Map is the basic method for the Boolean function minimization which eliminates the redundant terms in the function. Let’s start our learning on K-maps and the sequence used in the K-map.