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Term
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Description
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| Latch |
A logic circuit that takes a "snapshot" of information and saves it. Latches operate using an edge-triggered or a level-triggered control signal. |
| LED |
Light-Emitting Diode. A diode that emits light when current passes through it (forward biased). LEDs provide white light as well as most colors. LEDs usually require an external current-limiting resistor. |
| Logic Ground |
A ground-reference point in a circuit for all logic signals. Usually kept separate from other grounds in a system due to noise concerns. |
| Logical AND |
A Boolean-logic operation that produces a true output only when all the function or circuit inputs exist in the true state. |
| Logical NOT |
The equivalent of an inversion operation, usually applied as part of another logic element or operation. See: Inverter. |
| Logical OR |
A Boolean-logic operation that produces a false output only when all the function or circuit inputs exist in the false state. |
| Low Impedance |
A low-resistance circuit that usually requires high current to drive it, as opposed to a high-impedance circuit. |
| Low Side Switch |
A switch that makes a connection directly to ground. |
| LVDS |
Acronym for Low Voltage, Differential Signaling. A low power, high-speed differential signaling system primarily used to transmit video, but can be used for transmitting other forms of data. |