A Karnaugh map (K-map) is a visualization tool used in Boolean algebra to simplify logic equations or digital circuits. Named after Maurice Karnaugh, who introduced it in 1953, the K-map provides a systematic method for simplifying complex logical expressions.
The K-map lies on a grid, where each cell represents a minterm (a specific combination of inputs). The number of cells in the K-map depends on the number of variables in the logic equation. For example, a two-variable K-map has 4 cells, a three-variable K-map has 8 cells, and so forth.
The primary goal of a Karnaugh map is to identify groups of 1s, known as prime implicants. These prime implicants can then be used to simplify the logic expression.
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