logic gate

[/ˈlɒdʒɪk ɡeɪt/]
nounpl: logic gates
porta lógica
1. A fundamental building block of digital circuits that performs a basic logical operation on one or more binary inputs to produce a single binary output
An AND logic gate will output 1 only if both inputs are 1.
Uma porta lógica AND produzirá saída 1 apenas se ambas as entradas forem 1.
2. An electronic device or circuit component that implements Boolean logic operations such as AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, and XNOR
Modern processors contain billions of logic gates working in parallel.
Processadores modernos contêm bilhões de portas lógicas funcionando em paralelo.
This is technical terminology used universally in computer engineering, electronics, and information technology fields. The term is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese. It is fundamental vocabulary for anyone studying electrical engineering, computer science, or working in the technology sector in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digital gateBoolean gatelogic circuit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
porta lógica
Standard term used in engineering and computer science education
São Paulo
porta lógica
Commonly used in tech industry and universities
Portugal
porta lógica
Standard European Portuguese term; sometimes 'circuito lógico' for broader context

Related Words

Boolean algebradigital logictransistorcircuitbinaryAND gateOR gateNOT gatemicroprocessor
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