Implementing the Logic Function F A ⊕ B Using a 2-to-1 MUX in Digital Circuits

Understanding and implementing logic functions in digital circuits, particularly using multiplexers (MUX), is crucial for designing efficient and effective digital systems. One common challenge encountered is implementing the XOR function. This article will guide you through the process of implementing the logic function F A ⊕ B using a 2-to-1 MUX, detailing the steps, configurations, and outputs involved.

Understanding the Function

The function F A ⊕ B is the XOR (Exclusive OR) function, which has a unique truth table:

A B F 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0

Configuring the 2-to-1 MUX

A 2-to-1 MUX has two data inputs, I? and I?, one select input S, and one output F. The output is determined by the select line:

If S 0, then F I? If S 1, then F I?

Assigning Inputs and Select Line

To implement F A ⊕ B using a MUX, we can choose one of the variables as the select line. In this case, let's choose A as the select line:

When A 0: The output F should depend on B. If B 0, F 0; if B 1, F 1. Therefore: I? B when A 0 When A 1: The output F should be the opposite of B. If B 0, F 1; if B 1, F 0. Therefore: I? B when A 1

Final MUX Configuration

Now, we can summarize the inputs to the MUX:

Select line S: A Data input I?: B when A 0 Data input I?: B when A 1

For a 2-to-1 MUX, the conventionally used notation for the output is ZN, where Z is the select input and N is the non-selected input. However, for clarity and simplicity, we can also express the output as:

F A·I? A'·I?

Substituting the values of I? and I? from our configuration, we get:

F A·B A'·B

This expression matches the original function F A ⊕ B as expected.

Conclusion

Thus, the final implementation of the logic function F A ⊕ B using a 2-to-1 MUX can be summarized as follows:

Connect A to the select line of the MUX. Connect B to the I? input of the MUX. Connect B to the NOT of B at the I? input of the MUX.

The output of the MUX will give you the desired result F.

Note that I have taken the MUX output in a different way than what the convention is. The output is expressed as SX SY, where S is the selector and X and Y are the first and second inputs, respectively. Conventionally, the output is taken as SX SY.

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