Minterms for Values
Minterms for values is the minterms obtained by the values of the Boolean variable.
Steps for Obtaining Minterms from Values
1. If the value of the Boolean variable is 1 then we will take the variable without complementing it.
2. If the value of the Boolean variable is 0 then we will take the variable by complementing it.
Minterm 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 minterms for values given.
Solution:
Given the values of the Boolean variables:
A = 1, B = 0, C = 0 and D = 1
The required minterm is given by = AB’C’D
We complemented B and C as its value is 0.
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.