References: Unit 2 — Boolean Algebra

  1. Boolean algebra — Wikipedia — Comprehensive overview of Boolean algebra including axioms, theorems, and applications to digital logic. Covers the mathematical foundation for all digital circuit design.
  2. Logic gate — Wikipedia — Detailed coverage of AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, and XNOR gates including truth tables, symbols, and transistor implementations. Essential for understanding physical realizations of Boolean operations.
  3. De Morgan's laws — Wikipedia — Mathematical explanation of De Morgan's theorems with proofs and applications. Critical for Boolean expression manipulation and gate-level transformations.
  4. Digital Design (6th Edition) — M. Morris Mano, Michael D. Ciletti — Pearson — Chapter 2 provides excellent coverage of Boolean algebra theorems, simplification techniques, and gate-level implementation with numerous examples.
  5. Fundamentals of Logic Design (7th Edition) — Charles H. Roth Jr., Larry L. Kinney — Cengage — Chapters 2-3 cover Boolean algebra laws and theorems with systematic approaches to algebraic simplification.
  6. Boolean Algebra Tutorial — Electronics Tutorials — Step-by-step introduction to Boolean laws and theorems with interactive examples and practice problems for each identity.
  7. Logic Gates — All About Circuits — Comprehensive guide to logic gates including symbols, truth tables, and practical circuit implementations with real-world examples.
  8. Boolean Theorems — All About Circuits — Organized presentation of all Boolean identities with proofs and simplification examples demonstrating practical applications.
  9. NAND and NOR as Universal Gates — GeeksforGeeks — Explains how NAND and NOR gates can implement any Boolean function with construction examples for all basic gates.
  10. Boolean Algebra Practice — dCode — Interactive Boolean algebra calculator and simplifier for verifying manual simplification work and exploring equivalent expressions.