Digital Electronics

Digital Electronics Fundamentals

What is the difference between binary and logic gates?

Binary System

The binary system is the foundation of digital electronics, using only two digits: 0 and 1.
Each binary digit, or bit, represents an electrical state: 0 for off and 1 for on. This simple
system allows for the representation of complex data and instructions in computers and
electronic devices.

Logic Gates

A logic gate is a device that acts as a building block for digital circuits. They perform basic logical functions that are fundamental to digital circuits. Most electronic devices we use today will have some form of logic gates in them. For example, logic gates can be used in digital electronics such as smartphones and tablets or in memory devices. There are seven basic logic gates: AND, OR, XOR, NOT, NAND, NOR and XNOR.