negative logic

negative logic

[′neg·əd·iv ‚läj·ik]

(electronics)

Logic circuitry in which the more positive voltage (or current level) represents the 0 state; the less positive level represents the 1 state.

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negative logic

The use of high voltage for a 0 bit and low voltage for a 1 bit. Contrast with positive logic.

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