Maxterms for Values
Maxterms for values is the maxterms obtained by the values of the Boolean variable.
Steps for obtaining maxterms from values:
1. If the value of the Boolean variable is 0 then we will take the variable without complementing it.
2. If the value of the Boolean variable is 1 then we will take the variable by complementing it.
Maxterm Example:
If there are four Boolean variables A, B, C, D with the values A = 1, B = 0, C = 0 and D = 1. Find the maxterm for values given.
Solution:
Given the values of the Boolean variables:
A = 1, B = 0, C = 0 and D = 1
The required maxterm is given by = A’+ B + C + D’
We complemented A and D as its value is 1 and B and C are 0 therefore there are no change.
Minterm vs Maxterm
Minterms and Maxterms are important parts of Boolean algebra. Minterm is the product of N distinct literals where each literal occurs exactly once. The output of the minterm functions is 1. Minterm is represented by m. Maxterm is the sum of N distinct literals where each literals occurs exactly once. The output of the maxterm functions is 0. Maxterm is represented by M. In this article we will learn about minterms and maxterms, their difference, why we use minterms and maxterms along with the solved examples.