Why NAND & NOR Gates are Necessary for LATCH Circuits

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In summary, NAND and NOR gates are used to form a LATCH circuit because they are the fundamental building blocks of combinatorial logic and can be easily constructed from other logic gates. Additionally, an inverter is necessary in a latch and transistors with gain inherently act as inverters. While it is possible to make a latch with other logic gates, it may result in slower or more complex circuits.
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why NAND AND NOR gates alone are used to form a LATCH circuit
Why we cannot make a LATCH circuit with logic gates other than NAND and NOR gates.?
 
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TL;DR Summary: why NAND AND NOR gates alone are used to form a LATCH circuit

Why we cannot make a LATCH circuit with logic gates other than NAND and NOR gates.?
I think you can. However, recognize that all combinatorial logic can be (in fact often are) constructed from NAND and NOR gates. The fundamental boolean operations are AND, OR, and INVERT (or NOT), everything can be constructed from these. For technical reasons, it is usually easier to just make NAND and NOR gates as the basis for all higher complexity digital circuits in ICs.
 
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Why we cannot make a LATCH circuit with logic gates other than NAND and NOR gates.?
Because you need an inverter somewhere in a latch. Try to design a latch without a NOT gate and see what happens.

A transistor with gain is inherently an inverter. To make an AND gate, you must build a NAND gate, then invert the output with a NOT. AND is therefore slower than NAND.
 
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FAQ: Why NAND & NOR Gates are Necessary for LATCH Circuits

Why are NAND and NOR gates necessary for latch circuits?

NAND and NOR gates are necessary for latch circuits because they are the basic building blocks of digital logic circuits. Latch circuits require these gates to function as they are responsible for performing logical operations such as AND, OR, and NOT.

What is the role of NAND and NOR gates in latch circuits?

NAND and NOR gates play a crucial role in latch circuits as they are used to create a feedback loop which allows the circuit to store and retain a logic state, known as a latch. This is necessary for memory storage and data processing in digital systems.

Can other logic gates be used in place of NAND and NOR gates in latch circuits?

While other logic gates such as AND, OR, and NOT gates can be used in latch circuits, NAND and NOR gates are preferred due to their simplicity and efficiency in performing logical operations. They also require fewer components, making them more cost-effective.

How do NAND and NOR gates work in latch circuits?

In latch circuits, NAND and NOR gates are connected in a feedback loop, with their outputs connected to each other's inputs. This creates a latch, where the output of one gate feeds into the input of the other and vice versa. This allows the circuit to retain a logic state, which can be changed by applying a triggering signal to the inputs.

Are NAND and NOR gates only used in latch circuits?

No, NAND and NOR gates are used in various digital logic circuits, including flip-flops, shift registers, and counters. They are also used in combinational logic circuits to perform logical operations. However, their use in latch circuits is essential for memory storage and data processing in digital systems.

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