Abstract:
Two latch circuits are disclosed for three-state operation in the ternary mode. The set input may be raised to a 1 or intermediate voltage level thereby providing a 1 level at the output which remains latched at that level after the set input is lowered to the 0 or lowermost level. When the set input is raised to the uppermost or 2 level the output is set at the 2 level and remains latched at that level when the set input is lowered to the 0 level. The circuits are reset to 0 by raising the reset input to the 2 level.
Abstract:
A ternary latch circuit has an input set line, an output line, and a reset line. The potential of the output line follows that of the input set line as the potential of the latter is raised from the 0 state through the 1 state to the 2 state. The output line potential is held at the highest level reached by the set line. When the reset line is raised, the potential of the output line falls to its original value.
Abstract:
Basic ternary logic circuits provide all 27 single-variable ternary logic functions. Each of two current switches comprises a pair of transistors. Each transistor has an emitter connected to a respective one of a pair of current sources. The collector of one transistor of each current switch is connected to a load impedance and the collector of the other transistor is connected to a power supply. The input is at the base of one of the current switch transistors. The signal at the junction of the load impedance and the collectors is transmitted to the output by an emitter follower.
Abstract:
A ternary logic circuit provides the Interchanger 1 logic function whereby for an input of levels 0, 1 or 2 there arises an output with levels 2, 1 or 0, respectively. A transistor current switch has two current paths only one of which includes a load impedance, the other current path bypassing the load impedance. A current source provides two units of current. Either none, one or both of the current units flow in the load impedance to provide the respective output levels, depending upon the input signal.