Mechatronics 1: Week 5 - Digital Logic Gates

Introduction to Digital Logic: The Language of Computers

Moving from analog signals to the discrete world of digital logic, this week we explore the fundamental building blocks of all digital systems and microcontrollers found in mechatronics. Understanding these gates is crucial for grasping how decisions are made and processes are controlled in automated systems. Select a topic below to delve deeper.

Interactive Sandbox: Logic Gate Simulator

Explore the behavior of different logic gates. Select a gate, then toggle the input switches (0 or 1) to see how the output changes and observe its corresponding truth table. This directly illustrates Boolean logic in action.

Gate Selection & Inputs

Select a Gate:

Input A: LOW

Input B: LOW

Output Q: 0

Truth Table

Practice Problems

Test your understanding with these problems from the course notes. Click "Show Answer" to reveal the detailed solution.

Quiz

Challenge your knowledge with these multiple-choice questions. Select your answer and click 'Check Answer'.