NOR circuit

[ nawr ]

noun
  1. Computers. a circuit that is energized only when none of its inputs are energized.

Origin of NOR circuit

1
First recorded in 1955–60

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British Dictionary definitions for NOR circuit

NOR circuit

NOR gate

/ (nɔː) /


noun
  1. computing a logic circuit having two or more input wires and one output wire that has a high-voltage output signal only if all input signals are at a low voltage: Compare AND circuit

Origin of NOR circuit

1
C20: from nor, so named because the action performed is similar to the operation of the conjunction nor in logic

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