K-Map Simplification Walkthrough

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Description

This interactive walkthrough demonstrates Karnaugh Map simplification for a 4-variable Boolean function. It shows how to fill the K-map from a minterm list, identify groups of adjacent 1s (including wrap-around groups), and extract the simplified SOP expression.

Learning Objectives

Bloom Level: Apply (L3)

After using this MicroSim, students will be able to:

  • ✓ Apply K-map grouping rules to simplify Boolean functions
  • ✓ Identify valid groups including wrap-around adjacencies
  • ✓ Extract product terms from K-map groups
  • ✓ Combine group terms into a minimum SOP expression

How to Use

  1. Click Next → to advance through each simplification step
  2. Watch the K-map being filled with 1s from the minterm list
  3. See groups highlighted with colored outlines
  4. Observe how variables are eliminated within each group
  5. Click ← Previous to review earlier steps
  6. Click Reset to start over

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