What is a Multiplexer?

What is 2:1 Multiplexer?

A Multiplexer(MUX) which is also called Data Selector, is a Fundamental Component in Digital Electronics. It is a Combinational logic circuit that has multiple input line, one output line, and Several select lines. It works on the principle of taking many inputs and providing a single output (many to one). The main function of the Multiplexer is to select one of its input lines from multiple lines and send it to the output line based on the State of the Select line provided. In Multiplex there are 2ⁿ Input lines and Single output lines. In 2ⁿ lines n is the number of the select lines. Multiplexers are used for Various Applications such as data routing, signal routing, and control logic in digital circuits.

Multiplexer

Implementation of NAND Gate using 2 : 1 MUX

In electronics Engineering, Understanding the Concepts of MUX and Logic gates is very important. These components are the building blocks for designing and Constructing complex digital circuits. Multiplexer is a versatile device that plays an important role in data routing and Selection. It enables the selection of one of the several input signals and routing it to the single output based on the control Signal. The logic gate takes one or more Binary inputs and performs logical operations on them to produce a single binary output.

In this article, we will be going through the Implementation of the NAND Gate using 2: 1 MUX, First, we will start our Article with a Brief Introduction to the 2:1 MUX and NAND Gate. We will through the basic Concepts of both of these with their truth table. Then we will see how we can Implement the NAND gate using 2:1 MUX.

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