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A Threshold Gate Feed-Forward Switching Net Algorithm

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Hughes, Gordon Frierson (1964) A Threshold Gate Feed-Forward Switching Net Algorithm. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/K8X1-1697. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09202002-135451

Abstract

A general algorithm is presented for the efficient computation of feed-forward nets of general threshold gates which realize given bi-valued switching functions. A simplified version of the algorithm is presented for the case of symmetric threshold nets which realize symmetric switching functions. These algorithms produce near-minimal gate nets, and the results of a digital computer program for the general algorithm are presented to illustrate the degree of efficiency and minimality obtained in practice. Both algorithms are proved to give a minimal one-gate net if one exists for a given switching function; a necessary criterion is given for the symmetric algorithm to produce a minimal two-gate net if one exists; and two-gate minimality is also demonstrated for the general algorithm, for a certain class of two-gate switching functions. The case of partially defined switching functions is also treated.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:(Electrical Engineering)
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Electrical Engineering
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • McCann, Gilbert Donald
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:1 January 1964
Record Number:CaltechETD:etd-09202002-135451
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09202002-135451
DOI:10.7907/K8X1-1697
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ID Code:3649
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
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Deposited On:20 Sep 2002
Last Modified:19 Jan 2024 20:20

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