Talk:Inverter (logic gate)

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I do not think these articles should be merged. There's a slight distinction in terms of the type of analysis. The Inverter CIRCUIT is distinct from the gate in that it is "imperfect" - that is, analog effects must be considered.

I will upload analog and digital Voltage Curves to provide further analysis.

The Digital Inverter Circuit is the crucial dividing line between the Digital and Analog realms of circuit analysis. The behavior of the circuit and tolerance to noise, signal levels, and device characteristics are what we define as "digital" - thus, it deserves treatment beyond its capacity as a mere "1/0" logic gate. ~nimur

I dont disagree, but to me 'logic gate' suggests a device, physical (imperfect) or theoretical (perfect) that implements a logical operator. Is there somewhere which explains clearly where the line should be drawn? Logic gate talks about gates as physical circuits, but you seem to be saying that t should be used purely to define the logical rules that are implemented.

The reason I suggested the merge was actually because I thought the NOT-implementation circuit didn't really belong in an article together with analog DC-AC inverters, as they are two different things, and this seemed the obvious place for it. StealthFox 11:47, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

Hm. I guess we're in agreement about the perfect/imperfect question. The real issue at hand is now, When someone speaks of an inverter , do they typically refer to an AC/DC converter, or to a logic gate circuit? I suppose a merge of the digital material into the Logic Gate article is alright, as long as we keep a clear reference / link at the top of Inverter (Electrical) article. I don't think a disambiguation page is needed, though.-User:nimur, 23 December 2005 ~21:47 UTC.

A quick unscientific google shows that the AC/DC usage appears to be more common, and is what I personally would think of when I hear "electrical inverter" (as oppose to electronic or logical). I'd also certainly be interested in the material that is in Inverter (Electrical) if I was looking for "NOT gate" (which is how I came here). It is probably worth adding some explanation of the perfect/imperfect issue if the material is merged, as I had not thought of it until you mentioned it, although this would probably be better suited to the article on logic gates in general.

If there arent any objections in the next couple of days I will merge and add an appopriate note at the top of Inverter (electrical). StealthFox 01:09, 25 December 2005 (UTC)

That should be fine. I'll proofread after the fact. Thanks for feedback. nimur

Hmmm... a few years later... Anyway, at present Inverter (logic gate) and NOT gate contain much of the same material (though with different schematics), and I think a merge would be good, with a note about the (im)perfect issue if necessary.

(I hope this is what you were talking about.) Tadpole9^{(talk • contribs)} 03:49, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] How can inverters work?

How is it possible to get a 1 from a 0? (or High from Low?) What does it decrease to increase something else? Could it be used as a voltage (or current) limiter? Kamocat 23:11, 13 April 2007 (UTC)