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EduManage Pro LMS - Master System Documentation

Version: 5.0 (Consolidated & Final)
System: EduManage Pro Learning Management System
Stack: PHP (8.x), MySQL, Vanilla CSS/Bootstrap

DB: DB
UI: UI
System: User Mgt

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1. System Overview & Philosophy

EduManage Pro is a modular, web-based Learning Management System (LMS) designed to manage users, courses, assignments, assessments, and communication. It utilizes an Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) approach with a Modular MVC-Lite architecture.

Core Philosophy

1. Modular Design: Features are self-contained within specific module folders (e.g., modules/course/, modules/user/).
2. Separation of Concerns:
   • UI (View): PHP files rendering HTML/Bootstrap.
   • Actions (Controller): Scripts handling data logic and form processing.
   • Classes (Model): Business logic and database interaction.
3. Security by Design: Implementation of PDO prepared statements, Bcrypt encryption, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
4. Role-Based Access: System access is controlled based on user roles (Admin, Teacher, Student, Parent).

2. Architecture & Design Pattern

The system follows a Model-View-Controller (MVC) Lite pattern tailored for PHP.

Architectural Layers

• The Data Layer (Model): Located in includes/classes/. Each file represents a real-world entity (e.g., User.php, Course.php).
• The Logic Layer (Controller): Located in modules/[module]/actions/. These scripts process form submissions (POST requests) and interact with the Classes.
• The Presentation Layer (View): Located in the module root folders. These are the PHP files rendered in the browser.

Fundamental Data Flow

1. Request: User interacts with a UI file (e.g., form.php).
2. Action: Form submits data to an action script (e.g., save_action.php).
3. Class: Action script instantiates a Class and calls a method (e.g., Course->update()).
4. Database: Class uses PDO to execute SQL on MySQL.
5. Response: User is redirected back to a UI file with a status message.

Diagram Note: The following Mermaid code represents the General Request Lifecycle. To visualize this, copy the code into a Mermaid live editor or ensure your Blogger theme supports Mermaid JS.

sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant UI as View (modules/course/form.php)
    participant Action as Controller (actions/save_action.php)
    participant Class as Model (includes/classes/Course.php)
    participant DB as Database (MySQL)

    User->>UI: Fills Form & Clicks Submit
    UI->>Action: POST Data
    Action->>Action: Validate Input & Check Permissions
    Action->>Class: Instantiate Course($db) & Call create()/update()
    Class->>DB: Execute PDO Prepared Statement
    DB-->>Class: Return Result
    Class-->>Action: Return Success/Failure
    Action->>UI: Redirect (header("Location: ..."))
    UI-->>User: Display Success Message

3. Global Directory Structure

The project is organized into four main directories:

Directory	Purpose
assets/	Static files: Global CSS (style.css), JavaScript libraries, and Icons.
includes/	The Core: Database connection, Header/Footer/Sidebar, and Core Classes (classes/).
modules/	The Features: Every system feature (Course, Student, User, etc.) has its own sub-directory here.
uploads/	Storage: Sub-folders for avatars, course materials, assignment submissions, and recordings.

Key Files in includes/

1. header.php: Included in every page. Initializes sessions, database connection ($db), and checks user permissions via the Role class.
2. sidebar.php: Generates the navigation menu dynamically based on $_SESSION['user_role_id'].
3. footer.php: Standardized page footer and JavaScript inclusions.
4. classes/: Contains PHP classes handling business logic.

4. Core Classes (includes/classes/)

These files contain the business logic. For every major feature, there is a corresponding class.

Class File	Purpose
Database.php	Singleton-style PDO connection management.
User.php	Authentication, registration, profile updates, and encryption.
Course.php	CRUD for courses, instructors, and module synchronization.
Assessment.php	Base class for quizzes and assignments.
Quiz.php	Handles quiz creation, questions, and attempt submissions.
Assignment.php	Manages assignment creation and file attachments.
Gradebook.php	Central logic for retrieving and saving student scores.
Enrollment.php	Connects students to courses; tracks status.
Analytics.php	Aggregates system-wide data for dashboard visualization.
LiveClass.php	Handles scheduling and recording links for live sessions.
Message.php	Logic for private messages and forum threads/posts.
Guardian.php	Manages the student-parent relationship.
Role.php	Manages permissions and feature access for user types.

5. Module Breakdown (Granular Guide)

Each module follows a consistent structure: UI Files (Views) and Action Files (Controllers).

A. User Management (modules/user/)

Responsible for accounts, authentication, and role-based access.

• UI Files: login.php, register.php, users.php, user_view.php, user_edit.php, roles.php, import.php, manage_children.php.
• Action Files: user_register.php, user_update.php, user_delete.php (Soft delete), role_action.php, import_action.php, manage_children_action.php.

B. Course Management (modules/course/)

The core of the LMS—where teachers build their classes.

• UI Files: courses.php, form.php, materials.php, enrollment.php.
• Action Files: add_course_action.php, update_course_action.php, delete_course_action.php, enroll_student_action.php, upload_material_action.php.

C. Assessment & Grading (modules/assessment/)

Handles quizzes, assignments, and the gradebook.

• UI Files: assignments.php, quizzes.php, gradebook.php.
• Action Files: create_assignment_action.php, create_quiz_action.php, save_grade_action.php.

D. Communication (modules/communication/)

• UI Files: messages.php, forums.php, announcements.php.
• Action Files: send_message.php, create_thread.php, create_announcement.php.

E. Classroom (modules/classroom/)

• UI Files: live.php, recordings.php.
• Action Files: schedule_class_action.php, update_recording_action.php.

F. Student & Parent Portals

• Student (modules/student/): dashboard.php, course_view.php, take_quiz.php, submit_assignment.php.
• Parent (modules/parent/): progress.php, communication.php.

6. Data Flow & Engineering

Technical Deep Dive: User Registration Flow

This section details the specific engineering behind user registration, highlighting security and data integrity.

Diagram Note: Copy the code below into a Mermaid renderer to visualize the User Registration Flow.

flowchart TD
    A[User fills register.php] -->|POST Data| B[actions/user_register.php]
    B --> C{Validation Check}
    C -->|Fail| D[Return Error JSON]
    C -->|Pass| E[Check Uniqueness]
    E -->|Email Exists| D
    E -->|Unique| F[Call User->register($data)]
    F --> G[Begin SQL Transaction]
    G --> H[Insert into 'users' table]
    H --> I{Insert Success?}
    I -->|No| J[Rollback Transaction]
    I -->|Yes| K[Insert into 'user_profiles' table]
    K --> L{Insert Success?}
    L -->|No| J
    L -->|Yes| M[Commit Transaction]
    M --> N[Hash Password via Bcrypt]
    N --> O[Redirect to Login]

Data Storage (uploads/)

Files uploaded by users are stored in specific sub-directories:

1. assignments/: Teacher-uploaded handouts.
2. submissions/: Student-uploaded assignment turn-ins.
3. materials/: General course resources.
4. avatars/: User profile pictures.

7. Security & Coding Standards

1. Database Security

• PDO Prepared Statements: Never write raw SQL in UI files. Always use :placeholder in Classes to prevent SQL Injection.

  // Correct Usage in Class
  $query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = :email";
  $stmt = $this->conn->prepare($query);
  $stmt->bindParam(':email', $email);

• Transactions: Use SQL transactions for multi-table operations (e.g., users and user_profiles) to prevent orphaned data.

2. Input/Output Security

• XSS Prevention: Always wrap echoed user data with htmlspecialchars().

  echo htmlspecialchars($user['username'], ENT_QUOTES, 'UTF-8');

• Password Encryption: Passwords are never stored as text.
  • Storage: password_hash($password, PASSWORD_DEFAULT)
  • Verification: password_verify($input, $hash)

3. Session & Access Control

• Header Initialization: Every page includes includes/header.php, which starts the session and checks permissions via the Role class.
• Redirect After Post: After an action script finishes, always use header("Location: ...") to prevent "form resubmission" errors on refresh.

8. Beginner's Tips & Best Practices

1. Start at header.php: To understand system startup, security, or session management, examine this file first.
2. Check Database.php: Ensure DB credentials are correct when setting up locally.
3. Follow the Sidebar: Look at includes/sidebar.php to understand how menu items link to different modules based on roles.
4. Use the Classes: Never write raw SQL in your UI files. Always add a method to the relevant class in includes/classes/.
5. Soft Deletes: We never actually delete user data. We set a timestamp (deleted_at = NOW()) to allow for data recovery.
6. Sorting: Managed via SQL ORDER BY and UI-side DataTables for real-time sorting.

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Documentation Consolidated from Versions 1.0 - 5.0
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Version: 4.0 (Comprehensive Guide) | Stack: PHP 8.x, MySQL, Bootstrap

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🔑 Key Files in includes/

• header.php: Initializes the session, database connection ($db), and handles authentication/permissions for every page.
• sidebar.php: Defines the navigation menu dynamically based on $_SESSION['user_role_id'].
• classes/: Contains PHP classes that handle business logic (e.g., User.php for login/registration, Course.php for course management).

📦 Module Breakdown (Granular Guide)

A. User Management (modules/user/)

🖥️ UI Files:

• login.php - User authentication interface
• register.php - Registration form with role selection
• users.php - Table view of all users with search/filter
• user_view.php - Read-only detailed profile view
• user_edit.php - Multi-tab form for updating profile, password, settings
• roles.php - List of system roles and their permissions
• manage_children.php - Interface for parents to link accounts to students

⚙️ Action Files (modules/user/actions/):

• user_register.php - Validates and persists new user accounts
• user_update.php - Processes profile changes and redirects
• user_delete.php - Removes a user account (Soft delete)
• role_action.php - Updates permissions assigned to a specific role
• import_action.php - Processes CSV uploads for bulk user registration
• manage_children_action.php - Links students to a guardian (Parent) account

B. Course & Content (modules/course/)

• courses.php - Grid/Table view of all courses
• form.php - Unified form for adding and editing courses
• materials.php - Interface for managing course handouts and links
• enrollment.php - Form to enroll students into a course
• Actions: add_course_action.php, upload_material_action.php, enroll_student_action.php

C. Assessment & Grading (modules/assessment/)

• assignments.php - Management dashboard for teacher-created assignments
• quizzes.php - Dashboard for managing online quizzes
• gradebook.php - Interactive table for entering grades
• Actions: create_quiz_action.php, save_grade_action.php

💡 Other modules like Classroom, Student, and Communication follow the same UI/Action pattern.

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🏗️ Architecture & Coding Structure

The system follows a classic Model-View-Controller (MVC) Lite pattern:

A. The Data Layer (Model)

Located in includes/classes/. Each file represents a real-world entity.

• Example: Database.php handles the PDO connection to MySQL. User.php contains methods like login() and register().

B. The Logic Layer (Controller)

Located in modules/[module_name]/actions/. These files process form submissions (POST requests) and interact with the classes.

Flow: UI Form → Action Script → Class Method → Database

C. The Presentation Layer (View)

Located in the main folder and modules/. These are the PHP files the user sees in their browser.

• Example: index.php (Dashboard), modules/course/courses.php (Course List)

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🔍 Deep Dive: User Module Engineering

A. How Data Saves to Database (Flow)

1. UI Layer (register.php): The user enters data (Full Name, Email, Password). The form uses POST to send data to the action script.
2. Action Layer (modules/user/actions/user_register.php):
   • Validation: Checks if required fields are empty.
   • Lookup: Calls $user->emailExists() and $user->usernameExists() to ensure uniqueness.
   • File Handling: If a profile photo is uploaded, it is moved to uploads/profile/ and a record is created in the files table.
3. Class Layer (includes/classes/User.php):
   • The action script calls $user->register($data).
   • Transaction: The class uses $this->conn->beginTransaction() to ensure that both the users and user_profiles tables are updated, or neither is (Atomicity).
4. Persistence (SQL): The class uses prepared statements to insert data safely.

B. Coding Style & Security

1. Encryption (Password Security)

We use the industry-standard PASSWORD_DEFAULT (Bcrypt) algorithm.

• Saving: When registering, we use password_hash($password, PASSWORD_DEFAULT).
• Verifying: During login, we fetch the hash from the DB and use password_verify($entered_password, $stored_hash).

// Sample from User.php
$password_hash = password_hash($data['password'], PASSWORD_DEFAULT);

// ... later in login() ...
if ($user && password_verify($password, $user['users_password_hash'])) {
   return $user; // Success
}

2. Database Operations (CRUD)

• INSERT: Performed in register() using a transaction.
• SELECT: Performed in getAllUsers(). Uses LEFT JOIN to combine users, user_profiles, and roles tables.
• UPDATE: Performed in updateUser(). Updates core account and profile details separately.
• DELETE: We use Soft Deletes. Instead of removing the row, we set users_deleted_at = NOW(). This allows for data recovery.
• SORT: Handled via SQL ORDER BY u.users_created_at DESC and UI-side using DataTables (jQuery) for real-time sorting.

3. Data Validation

Validation happens in the Action script before bothering the database:

if (empty($data['email']) || empty($data['password'])) {
   $response['message'] = 'Required fields are missing.';
   echo json_encode($response);
   exit;
}

C. Example: Database Interaction Component

The code uses PDO (PHP Data Objects) with named placeholders like :email to prevent SQL Injection attacks.

$query = "SELECT users_id FROM users WHERE users_email = :email";
$stmt = $this->conn->prepare($query);
$stmt->bindParam(':email', $email);
$stmt->execute();

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🧩 Core Classes Overview

Class	Purpose
Database	Manages the PDO connection
User	Handles authentication, profile management, and permissions
Course	Manages course creation, updates, and materials
Analytics	Fetches dashboard statistics and logs recent activity
Enrollment	Tracks which students are in which courses
Role	Manages permissions and feature access for different user types

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🔄 Modules & Data Flow

Each module follows a consistent structure. Let's look at the Course Module as an example:

Module Structure (modules/course/)

• courses.php - Displays a list of all courses
• form.php - UI for adding or editing a course
• enrollment.php - Manages student lists for a course
• actions/ - Contains scripts like course_save_action.php which handle the actual database saving

How Data Flows (Example: Saving a Course)

1. User Input: User fills out the form in modules/course/form.php.
2. Submission: The form submits data via POST to modules/course/actions/course_save_action.php.
3. Processing: The action script creates a new Course($db) object and calls $course->update() or $course->create().
4. Persistence: The class interacts with the MySQL database via PDO.
5. Feedback: The script redirects the user back to courses.php with a success message.

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🎓 Beginner's Tips

• ✅ Start at header.php: If you want to understand how the system starts up or how security works, look here.
• ✅ Check Database.php: Make sure your DB credentials are correct if you're setting this up locally.
• ✅ Follow the Sidebar: Look at includes/sidebar.php to see how the menu items link to different modules.
• ✅ Use the Classes: Never write raw SQL in your UI files. Always add a method to the relevant class in includes/classes/.

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What is Google Blogger used for? It is a free platform provided by Google that allows you to publish your thoughts, stories, and articles on the internet. It is perfect for personal diaries, news sites, or educational blogs.

How to Sign Up and Login

1. Go to www.blogger.com.
2. Click on "Create your blog" or "Sign In".
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2. How to Create a Blog for Free

Is Google Blogger free to use? Yes, it is 100% free. Follow these steps to launch your site:

1. Click "New Blog": On the dashboard, click the arrow next to the red "New Blog" button.
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Beginners often confuse these two. Here is the difference:

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How to Write a Blogger Post

1. Click "New Post" on the left menu.
2. Title: Write a clear title.
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Blog Status

In the Settings menu, you can control your blog's visibility:

• Visible to search engines: Keep this ON so people can find you on Google.
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Basic SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

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• Meta Description: In Settings > Search Preferences, enable "Meta tags" and write a short description of what your blog is about.
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📘 Chapter 1: My Devices

1.1 Store

Storing means saving information to use later.

Devices used to store:

• 💻 Computer / Laptop

• 📱 Tablet

• 💾 USB flash drive

• 💿 External hard drive

What can we store?

• Photos

• Videos

• Homework

• Music

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1.2 Print

Printing means putting computer work onto paper.

Device used: 🖨 Printer

What can be printed?

• Assignments

• Pictures

• Letters

• Certificates

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1.3 Capture

Capture means recording or taking something.

Devices:

• 📷 Camera (photos)

• 📹 Video camera (videos)

• 🎤 Microphone (sound)

• 📱 Smartphone

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1.4 Interact

Interact means communicating with the computer.

Input Devices (we give information)

• ⌨ Keyboard

• 🖱 Mouse

• 🎤 Microphone

• Touchscreen

Output Devices (computer gives results)

• 🖥 Monitor

• 🔊 Speakers

• 🖨 Printer

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📘 Chapter 2: My Files

2.1 What is a File?

A file is saved information on a computer.

Examples:

• Document file (.docx)

• Picture file (.jpg)

• Music file (.mp3)

• Video file (.mp4)

Every file has:

• Name

• Type

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2.2 Organize My Folders

A folder keeps files organized.

📁 Folder = School bag
📄 Files = Books inside

Why organize?

• Easy to find

• Save time

• Keep computer neat

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2.3 Search and Find

Use the search bar to find files.

Steps:

1. Click search

2. Type name

3. Press Enter

4. Open file

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2.4 Start a Program

A program/app helps us do tasks.

Examples:

• Word processor

• Paint

• Browser

Steps:

1. Click Start

2. Choose program

3. Click to open

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📘 Chapter 3: My First Article

3.1 Work with Text

Text means typed words.

Use:

• Letters & numbers

• Spacebar

• Enter key

• Backspace

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3.2 Give a Title

A title tells the topic.

Tips:

• Make it bigger

• Bold it

• Keep at top

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3.3 Make a List

Lists organize ideas.

Types:

• Bullet list

• Number list

Example:

• Pencil

• Book

• Bag

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3.4 Check and Save

✔ Check spelling
✔ Check punctuation

To save:

1. Click File

2. Click Save

3. Choose folder

4. Name file

5. Click Save

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📘 Chapter 4: My Wired World

4.1 Search for Anything

The internet helps us find information.

Use a search engine to:

• Find pictures

• Get information

• Watch videos

Always type clear keywords.

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4.2 Knowledge Treasure Sites

Educational websites help learning.

Examples:

• Online dictionaries

• Kids learning websites

• Educational videos

Use safe and trusted websites only.

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4.3 Be Polite

Follow netiquette (internet manners).

✔ Be respectful
✔ Use kind words
✔ Do not type in ALL CAPS
✔ Do not bully others

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4.4 Safety Online

Stay safe online:

🔒 Do not share:

• Passwords

• Home address

• Phone number

✔ Use strong passwords
✔ Tell parents/teachers if something is wrong

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📘 Chapter 5: My First Presentation

5.1 All About Slides

A presentation is made using slides.

Each slide can have:

• Title

• Text

• Pictures

Keep slides simple and neat.

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5.2 Insert Text

To add text:

1. Click text box

2. Type your words

3. Change size or color if needed

Keep text short and clear.

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5.3 Insert Pictures

Steps:

1. Click Insert

2. Choose Picture

3. Select image

4. Click Insert

Pictures make slides interesting.

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5.4 Presenting is Cool

Tips for presenting:

• Stand straight

• Speak clearly

• Look at audience

• Do not read everything

• Smile 😊

Practice before presenting!

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✅ FINAL QUICK REVISION

Chapter	Main Topic
1	Devices (store, print, capture, interact)
2	Files and folders
3	Writing and saving articles
4	Internet and online safety
5	Creating presentations

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📘 Chapter 1: My Devices

(Explained for Grade 3)

Computers and other digital devices help us do many things.
They can store, print, capture, and help us interact.

Let’s learn each one clearly 👇

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1️⃣ Store (Saving Things)

What does “store” mean?

To store means to save something so we can use it later.

👉 Just like you keep your toys in a box.
👉 Or you keep your books in your school bag.

Computers also keep things safely.

Example:

• When you type your homework and click Save, the computer stores it.

• When you take a photo, it is stored in your phone.

Devices that store:

• 💻 Computer

• 📱 Tablet

• 💾 USB pen drive

Simple Example for Kids:

Ali writes a story in the computer.
He clicks Save.
Now the story is stored.
He can open it tomorrow again!

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2️⃣ Print (Putting Work on Paper)

What does “print” mean?

To print means to take work from the computer and put it on paper.

👉 Like taking a picture from inside the computer and making it come out on paper.

Device used:

🖨 Printer

Example:

• You type homework → Print it → Give it to teacher.

• You draw a picture in Paint → Print it → Show your parents.

Simple Story:

Sara made a birthday card on the computer.
She printed it using a printer.
Now she can give it to her friend!

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3️⃣ Capture (Taking Photos or Recording)

What does “capture” mean?

To capture means to take or record something.

👉 Like catching a happy moment!

Devices that capture:

• 📷 Camera (takes photos)

• 📹 Video camera (records videos)

• 🎤 Microphone (records voice)

• 📱 Smartphone

Examples:

• Taking a photo at a school trip

• Recording your singing

• Making a video for a project

Simple Example:

Amir sings a song.
His mother records it using a phone.
The phone captures his voice.

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4️⃣ Interact (Talking to the Computer)

What does “interact” mean?

To interact means to talk or work with the computer.

👉 You give instructions.
👉 The computer gives you answers.

It is like a conversation!

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Input Devices (We give information)

These help us tell the computer what to do.

• ⌨ Keyboard – to type

• 🖱 Mouse – to click

• 🎤 Microphone – to speak

• Touchscreen – to touch

Example:

You type your name using the keyboard.
That is input.

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Output Devices (Computer gives answers)

These show us what the computer did.

• 🖥 Monitor – shows pictures and words

• 🔊 Speakers – play sound

• 🖨 Printer – prints on paper

Example:

You play a song.
The speakers make sound.
That is output.

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🌟 Easy Way to Remember

Word	Meaning	Easy Example
Store	Save for later	Save homework
Print	Put on paper	Print project
Capture	Take photo/video	Take selfie
Interact	Work with computer	Type and see result

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🎯 Small Practice Questions (For Kids)

1. What device do we use to print?

2. What does “store” mean?

3. Is a keyboard input or output?

4. What device takes photos?

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Step 1: The Foundation (Beginner)

Before you upload your first video, you need to set the stage for success.

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Mastering Karnaugh Maps (K-Maps) for GCE A/L K-Maps | AL ICT | Unit 4 | Boolean Logic and Digital Circuit | in Tamil | தமிழில் English Medium

Mastering Karnaugh Maps (K-Maps) for GCE A/L

Welcome! If you are finding Boolean Algebra confusing, K-Maps are your best friend. They turn complex algebra into a visual puzzle. Here is everything you need to know, step-by-step.

1. What is the Purpose?

The main purpose of a K-Map is to simplify Boolean equations. Instead of using long algebraic laws (like De Morgan's or Distributive laws), we use a visual grid to group terms together and eliminate variables.

2. Truth Tables vs. K-Maps

• Normal Truth Tables (1D): These are lists. You read them from top to bottom. They show every possible input combination.
• K-Maps (2D): These are grids (tables). We take that 1D list and "fold" it into a 2D shape. This allows us to see patterns (neighbors) that are hard to see in a list.

3. SOP vs. POS

There are two ways to write equations, and two ways to use K-Maps:

• SOP (Sum of Products): You look for Minterms. In the K-Map, you place 1s and group the 1s.
• POS (Product of Sums): You look for Maxterms. In the K-Map, you place 0s and group the 0s.

Note: For this guide, we will focus on SOP (Grouping 1s) as it is the most common method for beginners.

4. Grid Sizes (Dimensions)

The size of your K-Map depends on the number of variables (inputs). For 3 Variables (x, y, z):

Total combinations = $2^3 = 8$.

You can arrange these 8 cells in different 2D shapes:

• 1 row × 8 columns (1x8)
• 8 rows × 1 column (8x1)
• 2 rows × 4 columns (2x4) (Most Common for 3 variables)
• 4 rows × 2 columns (4x2)

5. The Secret Weapon: Gray Code

This is the most important rule in K-Maps. When labeling the rows and columns, you cannot use normal binary counting (00, 01, 10, 11). You must use Gray Code.

Rule: Between any two adjacent numbers, only one bit (value) changes.

Sequence for 2 bits: 00 → 01 → 11 → 10

• 00 to 01: Only the right bit changed.
• 01 to 11: Only the left bit changed.
• 11 to 10: Only the right bit changed.

If you do not use Gray Code, your K-Map will not work!

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6. Step-by-Step Example

Let's solve this function together:

F(x,y,z) = (x'y'z) + (x'yz) + (xy'z) + (xyz') + (xyz)

Step 1: Convert to Binary (Minterms)

Look at each term. If a variable has a bar (like x'), it is 0. If it has no bar (like x), it is 1.

• x'y'z → 0 0 1 (Decimal 1)
• x'yz → 0 1 1 (Decimal 3)
• xy'z → 1 0 1 (Decimal 5)
• xyz' → 1 1 0 (Decimal 6)
• xyz → 1 1 1 (Decimal 7)

Step 2: Create the Truth Table

We list all 8 combinations (0 to 7). We put a 1 in the Output column if the number matches our list above (1, 3, 5, 6, 7). Otherwise, put a 0.

Decimal	x	y	z	Output (F)	Note
0	0	0	0	0
1	0	0	1	1	From x'y'z
2	0	1	0	0
3	0	1	1	1	From x'yz
4	1	0	0	0
5	1	0	1	1	From xy'z
6	1	1	0	1	From xyz'
7	1	1	1	1	From xyz

Step 3: Draw the K-Map Grid

We will use a 2 rows × 4 columns grid.

• Rows (x): 0, 1
• Columns (yz): 00, 01, 11, 10 (Remember Gray Code!)

x \ yz	00	01	11	10
0	0	1	1	0
1	0	1	1	1

We placed 1s in cells 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 based on our Truth Table.

Step 4: Grouping (The Magic Step)

Rules for grouping:

1. Groups must contain $2^n$ cells (1, 2, 4, 8, 16...).
2. Groups must be rectangular or square.
3. Try to make groups as large as possible.
4. Every 1 must be inside at least one group.
5. Groups can overlap.

Let's group our example:

1. Group A (Red): Look at the middle two columns (01 and 11). We have four 1s forming a square (Cells 1, 3, 5, 7).
   Why? In this group, x changes (0 to 1) and y changes (0 to 1). But z is always 1.
   Result: z
2. Group B (Blue): Look at the bottom right corner. We have two 1s (Cells 6 and 7).
   Why? In this group, z changes (0 to 1). But x is always 1 and y is always 1.
   Result: xy

Step 5: Final Equation

Combine the results of the groups with an OR (+) sign.

F = z + xy

This is much simpler than the original long equation!

7. How to do POS (Product of Sums)

If the question asks for POS, or gives you Maxterms (0s):

1. Fill the K-Map with 0s instead of 1s (wherever the function is false).
2. Group the 0s together.
3. When writing the equation:
   • If a variable is 0 in the group, write it normally (e.g., A).
   • If a variable is 1 in the group, write it with a bar (e.g., A').
   • Combine variables with OR (+), and combine groups with AND (·).

K-Map Exercises: SOP & POS

Now that we understand the basics, let's solve specific problems step-by-step for both Sum of Products (SOP) and Product of Sums (POS).

Exercise 1: Sum of Products (SOP)

Goal: Find the simplified equation by grouping 1s.

Problem:

F = x'y'z + x'yz + xy'z + xyz' + xyz

Step 1: Identify Minterms (Where F = 1)

Convert each term to binary. Remember: No bar = 1, Bar = 0.

• x'y'z → 001 → m1
• x'yz → 011 → m3
• xy'z → 101 → m5
• xyz' → 110 → m6
• xyz → 111 → m7

Notation: We can write this function as F(x,y,z) = ∑m(1, 3, 5, 6, 7)

Step 2: Fill the K-Map

We use a 2x4 grid. Place a 1 in cells 1, 3, 5, 6, 7. Place 0 everywhere else.

x \ yz	00	01	11	10
0	0	1	1	0
1	0	1	1	1

Step 3: Grouping

We look for rectangles of 1s.

1. Group 1 (Quad): The four 1s in the middle columns (Cells 1, 3, 5, 7).
   • x changes (0→1), y changes (0→1).
   • z stays 1.
   • Term: z
2. Group 2 (Pair): The two 1s on the bottom right (Cells 6, 7).
   • z changes (0→1).
   • x stays 1, y stays 1.
   • Term: xy

Final SOP Answer:

F = z + xy

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Exercise 2: Product of Sums (POS)

Goal: Find the simplified equation by grouping 0s.

In POS, we look at the Maxterms.
Rule: Uncomplemented variable = 0, Complemented variable = 1.

Problem:

F = (x+y+z') · (x+y'+z') · (x'+y+z') · (x'+y'+z')

Step 1: Identify Maxterms (Where F = 0)

Convert the sums to binary to find which cells get a 0.

• (x+y+z') → 001 → M1
• (x+y'+z') → 011 → M3
• (x'+y+z') → 101 → M5
• (x'+y'+z') → 111 → M7

Notation: F(x,y,z) = ∏M(1, 3, 5, 7)

Step 2: Fill the K-Map with 0s

Place 0 in cells 1, 3, 5, 7. Place 1 in the remaining cells (0, 2, 4, 6).

x \ yz	00	01	11	10
0	1	0	0	1
1	1	0	0	1

Step 3: Grouping the 0s

We see a vertical block of four 0s in the middle columns (1, 3, 5, 7).

• x changes (0→1).
• y changes (0→1).
• z' is constant (which means z=1 in binary, so we write z' in the answer).

Note for POS: If the constant value in the group is 1, write the variable with a bar. If 0, write without a bar.

Final POS Answer:

F = z'

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4-Variable Notation Example

For 4 variables (A, B, C, D), the grid size is 4x4 (16 cells). The logic remains the same.

Example: F(A,B,C,D) = ∏M(3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13)

This is a POS equation because it uses Capital M (Maxterms).

1. Draw a 4x4 Grid.
2. Label rows AB (00, 01, 11, 10) and columns CD (00, 01, 11, 10).
3. Find cells 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and put 0s there.
4. Put 1s in the remaining cells.
5. Group the 0s to find the POS equation.

Quick Reference Table

Feature	SOP (Sum of Products)	POS (Product of Sums)
Symbol	∑ m (Small m)	∏ M (Capital M)
K-Map Value	Fill with 1s	Fill with 0s
Grouping	Group the 1s	Group the 0s
Variable Rule	1 = Variable, 0 = Bar	0 = Variable, 1 = Bar

Advanced K-Map Exercises & Solutions

Here are detailed step-by-step solutions for the specific Boolean functions you requested. We will cover both SOP (Sum of Products) and POS (Product of Sums) methods.

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Problem 1: SOP Simplification

Function:

F(x,y,z) = x'z + xy'z + xyz' + xyz

Step 1: Expand to Minterms

Some terms are missing variables. We need to expand them to find the exact minterms (1s).

• x'z: Missing y. Expands to x'y'z (001, m1) and x'yz (011, m3).
• xy'z: Complete. (101, m5).
• xyz': Complete. (110, m6).
• xyz: Complete. (111, m7).

Minterms: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7.

Step 2: K-Map Construction

Place 1s in cells 1, 3, 5, 6, 7.

x \ yz	00	01	11	10
0	0	1	1	0
1	0	1	1	1

Step 3: Grouping

1. Quad (1, 3, 5, 7): The four 1s in the middle columns.
   • x changes, y changes. z is constant 1.
   • Term: z
2. Pair (6, 7): The two 1s in the bottom right.
   • z changes. x is 1, y is 1.
   • Term: xy

Final Answer:

F = z + xy

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Problem 2: SOP with Absorption

Function:

F(x,y,z) = x + xy'z + xyz' + xyz

Step 1: Analyze Terms

This problem has a trick. The term x covers all cases where x is 1.

• x covers: 100 (m4), 101 (m5), 110 (m6), 111 (m7).
• The other terms (xy'z, xyz', xyz) are already included inside x.

Effective Minterms: 4, 5, 6, 7.

Step 2: K-Map Construction

Place 1s in the entire bottom row (where x=1).

x \ yz	00	01	11	10
0	0	0	0	0
1	1	1	1	1

Step 3: Grouping

We have one big group of four 1s (Quad) in the bottom row.

• y changes, z changes.
• x is constant 1.

Final Answer:

F = x

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Problem 3: POS Simplification

Function:

F = (x+y+z') · (x+y'+z') · (x'+y+z') · (x'+y'+z')

Step 1: Identify Maxterms (0s)

Convert sums to binary. Remember: No Bar = 0, Bar = 1.

• (x+y+z') → 001 → M1
• (x+y'+z') → 011 → M3
• (x'+y+z') → 101 → M5
• (x'+y'+z') → 111 → M7

Maxterms: 1, 3, 5, 7.

Step 2: K-Map Construction

Place 0s in cells 1, 3, 5, 7. Place 1s elsewhere.

x \ yz	00	01	11	10
0	1	0	0	1
1	1	0	0	1

Step 3: Grouping the 0s

We have a vertical Quad of 0s in the middle columns (1, 3, 5, 7).

• x changes, y changes.
• z' is constant (In binary, z=1. For POS, 1 becomes z').

Final Answer:

F = z'

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Problem 4: SOP from Minterm Notation

Function:

F(x,y,z) = ∑m(1, 2, 3, 5, 7)

Step 1: K-Map Construction

Place 1s in cells 1, 2, 3, 5, 7.

x \ yz	00	01	11	10
0	0	1	1	1
1	0	1	1	0

Step 2: Grouping

1. Quad (1, 3, 5, 7): Middle columns.
   • Term: z
2. Pair (2, 3): Top row, right side.
   • x is 0, y is 1. z changes.
   • Term: x'y

Final Answer:

F = z + x'y

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Problem 5: POS from Maxterm Notation (4 Variables)

Function:

F(A,B,C,D) = ∏M(3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13)

This is a 4-variable map (4x4 Grid). We group the 0s.

Step 1: K-Map Construction

Place 0s in cells: 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13.

AB \ CD	00	01	11	10
00	1	1	0	1
01	1	0	0	1
11	0	0	1	1
10	0	1	0	0

Step 2: Grouping the 0s

We need to cover all 0s with the fewest groups possible.

1. Group 1 (Pair 3, 7): Cells 0011 and 0111.
   • A=0, C=1, D=1.
   • Term: (A + C' + D')
2. Group 2 (Pair 5, 13): Cells 0101 and 1101.
   • B=1, C=0, D=1.
   • Term: (B' + C + D')
3. Group 3 (Pair 8, 12): Cells 1000 and 1100.
   • A=1, C=0, D=0.
   • Term: (A' + C + D)
4. Group 4 (Pair 10, 11): Cells 1010 and 1011.
   • A=1, B=0, C=1.
   • Term: (A' + B + C')

Final Answer:

F = (A + C' + D') · (B' + C + D') · (A' + C + D) · (A' + B + C')

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GCE A/L க்கான Karnaugh Maps (K-Maps) கற்றல்

பூலியன் இயற்கணிதம் (Boolean Algebra) குழப்பமாக இருந்தால், K-Maps உங்களுக்கு உதவும். இது சிக்கலான கணிதத்தை ஒரு காட்சி புதிர் போல மாற்றும். இங்கே ஒவ்வொரு படியாக நீங்கள் தெரிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டிய அனைத்தும் உள்ளன.

1. இதன் நோக்கம் என்ன?

K-Map இன் முக்கிய நோக்கம் பூலியன் சமன்பாடுகளை சுருக்குவதாகும் (Simplify Boolean equations). நீண்ட இயற்கணித விதிகளைப் (De Morgan's or Distributive laws) பயன்படுத்துவதற்குப் பதிலாக, ஒரு காட்சி கட்டத்தைப் (visual grid) பயன்படுத்தி உறுப்புகளை ஒன்றிணைத்து மாறிகளை நீக்குகிறோம்.

2. மெய்மதிப்பு அட்டவணை vs K-Maps

• சாதாரண மெய்மதிப்பு அட்டவணை (1D - Truth Tables): இவை பட்டியல்கள். இவற்றை மேலிருந்து கீழாக வாசிக்க வேண்டும். இவை சாத்தியமான உள்ளீடுகளின் கலவைகளைக் காட்டுகின்றன.
• K-Maps (2D): இவை அட்டவணைகள் (Grids). அந்த 1D பட்டியலை எடுத்து 2D வடிவமாக "மடிக்கிறோம்". இது பட்டியலில் பார்க்க கடினமான வடிவங்களை (patterns) பார்க்க உதவுகிறது.

3. SOP vs POS

சமன்பாடுகளை எழுத இரண்டு வழிகள் உள்ளன, K-Maps பயன்படுத்தவும் இரண்டு வழிகள் உள்ளன:

• SOP (Sum of Products): நீங்கள் Minterms களைத் தேடுகிறீர்கள். K-Map இல், நீங்கள் 1s ஐ வைத்து, 1s ஐ தொகுக்க வேண்டும் (Group the 1s).
• POS (Product of Sums): நீங்கள் Maxterms களைத் தேடுகிறீர்கள். K-Map இல், நீங்கள் 0s ஐ வைத்து, 0s ஐ தொகுக்க வேண்டும் (Group the 0s).

குறிப்பு: இந்த வழிகாட்டியில், தொடக்க நிலை மாணவர்களுக்கு மிகவும் பொதுவான முறையான SOP (1s ஐ தொகுத்தல்) மீது கவனம் செலுத்துவோம்.

4. கட்ட அளவுகள் (Dimensions)

உங்கள் K-Map இன் அளவு மாறிகளின் (inputs) எண்ணிக்கையைப் பொறுத்தது. 3 மாறிகள் (x, y, z) க்கு:

மொத்த கலவைகள் = $2^3 = 8$.

இந்த 8 செல்களை வெவ்வேறு 2D வடிவங்களில் அமைக்கலாம்:

• 1 வரிசை × 8 நிரல்கள் (1x8)
• 8 வரிசைகள் × 1 நிரல் (8x1)
• 2 வரிசைகள் × 4 நிரல்கள் (2x4) (3 மாறிகளுக்கு இதுவே மிகவும் பொதுவானது)
• 4 வரிசைகள் × 2 நிரல்கள் (4x2)

5. இரகசிய ஆயுதம்: Gray Code

இது K-Maps இல் மிக முக்கியமான விதியாகும். வரிசைகள் மற்றும் நிரல்களுக்கு பெயரிடும்போது, சாதாரண இரும எண்ணிக்கையைப் (00, 01, 10, 11) பயன்படுத்தக்கூடாது. நீங்கள் Gray Code ஐப் பயன்படுத்த வேண்டும்.

விதி: எந்த இரண்டு அடுத்தடுத்த எண்களுக்கும் இடையில், ஒரே ஒரு பிட் மட்டுமே (value) மாற வேண்டும்.

2 பிட்களுக்கான வரிசை: 00 → 01 → 11 → 10

• 00 முதல் 01 வரை: வலது பிட் மட்டும் மாறியது.
• 01 முதல் 11 வரை: இடது பிட் மட்டும் மாறியது.
• 11 முதல் 10 வரை: வலது பிட் மட்டும் மாறியது.

நீங்கள் Gray Code ஐப் பயன்படுத்தாவிட்டால், உங்கள் K-Map வேலை செய்யாது!

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6. படிப்படியான உதாரணம்

இந்தச் சார்பை (function) ஒன்றாகத் தீர்ப்போம்:

F(x,y,z) = (x'y'z) + (x'yz) + (xy'z) + (xyz') + (xyz)

படி 1: இருமத்திற்கு மாற்றுதல் (Minterms)

ஒவ்வொரு உறுப்பையும் பாருங்கள். ஒரு மாறிக்கு மேற்கோடு இருந்தால் (x' போன்றது), அது 0. மேற்கோடு இல்லையென்றால் (x போன்றது), அது 1.

• x'y'z → 0 0 1 (பதின்மம் 1)
• x'yz → 0 1 1 (பதின்மம் 3)
• xy'z → 1 0 1 (பதின்மம் 5)
• xyz' → 1 1 0 (பதின்மம் 6)
• xyz → 1 1 1 (பதின்மம் 7)

படி 2: மெய்மதிப்பு அட்டவணையை உருவாக்குதல் (Truth Table)

நாம் அனைத்து 8 கலவைகளையும் (0 முதல் 7 வரை) பட்டியலிடுகிறோம். மேலே உள்ள பட்டியலுடன் (1, 3, 5, 6, 7) எண் பொருந்தினால் வெளியீடு நிரலில் 1 ஐ இடுகிறோம். இல்லையென்றால், 0 ஐ இடுகிறோம்.

பதின்மம் (Decimal)	x	y	z	வெளியீடு (F)	குறிப்பு
0	0	0	0	0
1	0	0	1	1	x'y'z இலிருந்து
2	0	1	0	0
3	0	1	1	1	x'yz இலிருந்து
4	1	0	0	0
5	1	0	1	1	xy'z இலிருந்து
6	1	1	0	1	xyz' இலிருந்து
7	1	1	1	1	xyz இலிருந்து

படி 3: K-Map கட்டத்தை வரைதல்

நாம் 2 வரிசைகள் × 4 நிரல்கள் கட்டத்தைப் பயன்படுத்துவோம்.

• வரிசைகள் (x): 0, 1
• நிரல்கள் (yz): 00, 01, 11, 10 (Gray Code ஐ நினைவில் கொள்க!)

x \ yz	00	01	11	10
0	0	1	1	0
1	0	1	1	1

மெய்மதிப்பு அட்டவணையின் அடிப்படையில் 1, 3, 5, 6, மற்றும் 7 ஆகிய செல்களில் 1s ஐ இட்டுள்ளோம்.

படி 4: தொகுத்தல் (Grouping - The Magic Step)

தொகுத்தலுக்கான விதிகள்:

1. தொகுப்புகள் $2^n$ செல்களைக் கொண்டிருக்க வேண்டும் (1, 2, 4, 8, 16...).
2. தொகுப்புகள் செவ்வகமாகவோ அல்லது சதுரமாகவோ இருக்க வேண்டும்.
3. தொகுப்புகளை முடிந்தவரை பெரியதாக உருவாக்க முயற்சிக்கவும்.
4. ஒவ்வொரு 1 உம் குறைந்தபட்சம் ஒரு தொகுப்பிற்குள் இருக்க வேண்டும்.
5. தொகுப்புகள் ஒன்றின் மேல் ஒன்று வரலாம் (Overlap).

நமது உதாரணத்தை தொகுப்போம்:

1. தொகுப்பு A (சிவப்பு): நடுவில் உள்ள இரண்டு நிரல்களைப் பாருங்கள் (01 மற்றும் 11). நான்கு 1s சதுரமாக உள்ளன (செல்கள் 1, 3, 5, 7).
   ஏன்? இந்த தொகுப்பில், x மாறுகிறது (0 முதல் 1) மற்றும் y மாறுகிறது (0 முதல் 1). ஆனால் z எப்போதும் 1 ஆக உள்ளது.
   விடை: z
2. தொகுப்பு B (நீலம்): கீழ் வலது மூலையைப் பாருங்கள். இரண்டு 1s உள்ளன (செல்கள் 6 மற்றும் 7).
   ஏன்? இந்த தொகுப்பில், z மாறுகிறது (0 முதல் 1). ஆனால் x எப்போதும் 1 மற்றும் y எப்போதும் 1.
   விடை: xy

படி 5: இறுதி சமன்பாடு

தொகுப்புகளின் விடைகளை OR (+) குறியீட்டுடன் இணைக்கவும்.

F = z + xy

இது அசல் நீண்ட சமன்பாட்டை விட மிகவும் எளிமையானது!

7. POS (Product of Sums) எப்படி செய்வது

கேள்வி POS ஐக் கேட்டால் அல்லது Maxterms (0s) கொடுத்தால்:

1. K-Map ஐ 1s க்குப் பதிலாக 0s கொண்டு நிரப்பவும் (சார்பு பொய்யாக இருக்கும் இடங்களில்).
2. 0s ஐ ஒன்றாக தொகுக்கவும்.
3. சமன்பாட்டை எழுதும்போது:
   • தொகுப்பில் ஒரு மாறி 0 ஆக இருந்தால், அதை சாதாரணமாக எழுதவும் (உதா: A).
   • தொகுப்பில் ஒரு மாறி 1 ஆக இருந்தால், அதை மேற்கோடுடன் எழுதவும் (உதா: A').
   • மாறிகளை OR (+) மூலமும், தொகுப்புகளை AND (·) மூலமும் இணைக்கவும்.

K-Map பயிற்சிகள்: SOP & POS

அடிப்படைகளைப் புரிந்து கொண்டோம், இப்போது Sum of Products (SOP) மற்றும் Product of Sums (POS) ஆகிய இரண்டிற்கும் குறிப்பிட்ட προβ்ளம்களை படிப்படியாகத் தீர்ப்போம்.

பயிற்சி 1: Sum of Products (SOP)

இலக்கு: 1s ஐ தொகுப்பதன் மூலம் சுருக்கப்பட்ட சமன்பாட்டைக் கண்டறிதல்.

பிரச்சினை:

F = x'y'z + x'yz + xy'z + xyz' + xyz

படி 1: Minterms ஐ அடையாளம் காணுதல் (F = 1 இடங்கள்)

ஒவ்வொரு உறுப்பையும் இருமத்திற்கு (binary) மாற்றவும். நினைவில் கொள்க: மேற்கோடு இல்லை = 1, மேற்கோடு உண்டு = 0.

• x'y'z → 001 → m1
• x'yz → 011 → m3
• xy'z → 101 → m5
• xyz' → 110 → m6
• xyz → 111 → m7

குறியீடு: இந்தச் சார்பை இவ்வாறு எழுதலாம் F(x,y,z) = ∑m(1, 3, 5, 6, 7)

படி 2: K-Map ஐ நிரப்புதல்

நாம் 2x4 கட்டத்தைப் பயன்படுத்துகிறோம். 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 ஆகிய செல்களில் 1 ஐ இடவும். மற்ற இடங்களில் 0 ஐ இடவும்.

x \ yz	00	01	11	10
0	0	1	1	0
1	0	1	1	1

படி 3: தொகுத்தல் (Grouping)

நாம் 1s இன் செவ்வகங்களைத் தேடுகிறோம்.

1. தொகுப்பு 1 (Quad - நான்கு): நடு நிரல்களில் உள்ள நான்கு 1s (செல்கள் 1, 3, 5, 7).
   • x மாறுகிறது (0→1), y மாறுகிறது (0→1).
   • z மாறாமல் 1 ஆக உள்ளது.
   • உறுப்பு: z
2. தொகுப்பு 2 (Pair - இரண்டு): கீழ் வலது மூலையில் உள்ள இரண்டு 1s (செல்கள் 6, 7).
   • z மாறுகிறது (0→1).
   • x மாறாமல் 1, y மாறாமல் 1.
   • உறுப்பு: xy

இறுதி SOP விடை:

F = z + xy

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பயிற்சி 2: Product of Sums (POS)

இலக்கு: 0s ஐ தொகுப்பதன் மூலம் சுருக்கப்பட்ட சமன்பாட்டைக் கண்டறிதல்.

POS இல், நாம் Maxterms ஐப் பார்க்கிறோம்.
விதி: நிரப்பு இல்லாத மாறி = 0, நிரப்பு உள்ள மாறி = 1.

பிரச்சினை:

F = (x+y+z') · (x+y'+z') · (x'+y+z') · (x'+y'+z')

படி 1: Maxterms ஐ அடையாளம் காணுதல் (F = 0 இடங்கள்)

எந்த செல்களில் 0 வரும் என்பதைக் கண்டறிய கூட்டல்களை இருமத்திற்கு மாற்றவும்.

• (x+y+z') → 001 → M1
• (x+y'+z') → 011 → M3
• (x'+y+z') → 101 → M5
• (x'+y'+z') → 111 → M7

குறியீடு: F(x,y,z) = ∏M(1, 3, 5, 7)

படி 2: K-Map ஐ 0s கொண்டு நிரப்புதல்

1, 3, 5, 7 ஆகிய செல்களில் 0 ஐ இடவும். மீதமுள்ள செல்களில் (0, 2, 4, 6) 1 ஐ இடவும்.

x \ yz	00	01	11	10
0	1	0	0	1
1	1	0	0	1

படி 3: 0s ஐ தொகுத்தல்

நடு நிரல்களில் (1, 3, 5, 7) நான்கு 0s கொண்ட ஒரு செங்குத்தான தொகுதி உள்ளது.

• x மாறுகிறது (0→1).
• y மாறுகிறது (0→1).
• z' மாறாமல் உள்ளது (இருமத்தில் z=1 என்பதாகும், எனவே விடையில் z' என எழுதுகிறோம்).

POS க்கான குறிப்பு: தொகுப்பில் நிலையான மதிப்பு 1 ஆக இருந்தால், மாறியை மேற்கோடுடன் எழுதவும். 0 ஆக இருந்தால், மேற்கோடு இல்லாமல் எழுதவும்.

இறுதி POS விடை:

F = z'

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4-மாறி குறியீடு உதாரணம்

4 மாறிகளுக்கு (A, B, C, D), கட்ட அளவு 4x4 (16 செல்கள்) ஆகும். தர்க்கம் (logic) அதே போல இருக்கும்.

உதாரணம்: F(A,B,C,D) = ∏M(3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13)

இது ஒரு POS சமன்பாடு ஏனெனில் இது பெரிய எழுத்து M (Maxterms) ஐப் பயன்படுத்துகிறது.

1. 4x4 கட்டத்தை வரையவும்.
2. வரிசைகள் AB (00, 01, 11, 10) மற்றும் நிரல்கள் CD (00, 01, 11, 10) என பெயரிடவும்.
3. 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 ஆகிய செல்களைக் கண்டுபிடித்து அங்கு 0s ஐ இடவும்.
4. மீதமுள்ள செல்களில் 1s ஐ இடவும்.
5. POS சமன்பாட்டைக் கண்டறிய 0s ஐ தொகுக்கவும்.

விரைவான குறிப்பு அட்டவணை

அம்சம்	SOP (Sum of Products)	POS (Product of Sums)
குறியீடு	∑ m (சிறிய m)	∏ M (பெரிய M)
K-Map மதிப்பு	1s கொண்டு நிரப்பவும்	0s கொண்டு நிரப்பவும்
தொகுத்தல்	1s ஐ தொகுக்கவும்	0s ஐ தொகுக்கவும்
மாறி விதி	1 = மாறி, 0 = மேற்கோடு	0 = மாறி, 1 = மேற்கோடு

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