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AND/OR Gates
Relays function as the fundamental building blocks of logic. The AND gate outputs a signal only when all inputs are active, while the OR gate triggers when any input is active, forming the basis of all computational logic.
Relay Essentials
Understanding the physical components of relays is critical. Each relay is a switch controlled by an electromagnet, allowing for the precise and reliable transfer of electrical signals in early computer architectures.
Circuit Architecture
Relays were arranged in intricate configurations to form the logic gates of early computers. This physical arrangement of switches and contacts created the complex circuitry required for binary computation.
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