NOR gate
 

This is a NOT-OR gate which is equal to an OR gate followed by a NOT gate.  The outputs of all NOR gates are low if any of the inputs are high.


Symbol for NOR Gate

The symbol is an OR gate with a small circle on the output. The small circle represents inversion

 


 

 

Truth table for NOR Gate

This is an OR gate with the output inverted, as shown by the 'o' on the output.
The output Q is true if NOT inputs A OR B are true: Q = NOT (A OR B)
A NOR gate can have two or more inputs, its output is true if no inputs are true.

 

 





















A B A+B
0 0 1
0 1 0
1 0 0
1 1 0

 

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