International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 82 - Number 4 |
Year of Publication: 2013 |
Authors: Vladislav Manojlovic |
10.5120/14103-2127 |
Vladislav Manojlovic . Minimization of Switching Functions using Quine-McCluskey Method. International Journal of Computer Applications. 82, 4 ( November 2013), 12-16. DOI=10.5120/14103-2127
The minimization of switching functions is important to reduce the original number of logic gates required to implement digital logic circuits. Quine-McCluskey algorithm is classical method for simplifying these functions which can handle any number of variables. This paper presents Quine-McCluskey algorithm for minimizing switching functions, with additional specific elements, such as starting part (that is decoding DNF form) and cost of circuit. An example of implementation of the algorithm is given too.