Abstract :
A general method for implementing ternary circuits with binary integrated circuits is described. The conditions are given for a particular technology to be able to implement ternary circuits. For TTL, COSMOS, and ECL technologies, the necessary circuits are developed. Formulas are provided to obtain the minimum circuit according to the particular function required. Simplification rules corresponding to each technology are given. Some examples illustrate the method. Some dynamical characteristics are shown. Extensions of these results to other technologies and to n-valued circuits are possible.
Keywords :
Circuit realization of multivalued functions, combinational circuits, COSMOS integrated circuits, ECL integrated circuits, fundamental ternary circuits, multivalued circuits, ternary logic implementation, TTL integrated circuits.; Algebra; Art; Combinational circuits; Costs; Design methodology; Integrated circuit noise; Integrated circuit technology; Lattices; Linear circuits; Multivalued logic; Circuit realization of multivalued functions, combinational circuits, COSMOS integrated circuits, ECL integrated circuits, fundamental ternary circuits, multivalued circuits, ternary logic implementation, TTL integrated circuits.;
