AND circuit

[ and ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a circuit that is energized only when all of its inputs are energized.

AND circuit

/ ænd /

noun

1. computing a logic circuit having two or more input wires and one output wire that has a high-voltage output signal if and only if all input signals are at a high voltage simultaneously: used extensively as a basic circuit in computers Compare NAND circuit NOR circuit OR circuit

Word History and Origins

Origin of AND circuit¹

C20: so named because the action performed on electrical signals is similar to the operation of the conjunction and in logical constructions

Example Sentences

Graber, an appointee of President Clinton, was joined in the decision by Circuit Judge Mary M. Schroeder, an appointee of President Carter; and Circuit Judge Jennifer Sung, an appointee of President Biden.

From Los Angeles Times

From the start of Friday practice, he was floating the Ferrari around Monaco, bending car and circuit to his will, lap after lap, like it was the easiest thing in the world.

From BBC

However, what drives these molecular changes and how they relate to genetic susceptibility in this complex condition at the cellular and circuit level are not well understood.

From Science Daily

"What really brings this work to another level is how much this peripheral pre-processing can influence higher brain function and circuit operations."

From Science Daily

Homendy said investigators were collecting information from the vessel’s engine room and circuit breakers, which she said “will help us tremendously.”

From Seattle Times