Boolean simplification
Reducing Boolean expressions using algebraic identities and laws. Simplified expressions reduce circuit complexity and cost. Multiple techniques available.
Real World
ARM chip designers at Apple used Karnaugh maps and Boolean simplification to reduce transistor counts in the M1 processor's logic units, lowering power consumption enough for all-day MacBook battery life.
Exam Focus
Show every simplification step using named laws — marks are awarded for method, not just the final answer.
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