Synthesis of multioutput logic networks using spectral techniques

Spectral operations are derived for the processing of multi-output binary logic functions. It is shown that these operations form the basis of a design method suitable for the synthesis of networks for realising such functions. The resulting networks are essentially cellular arrays with cells consisting of simple gate arrays and interconnections. The method contributes to a reduction in silicon area requirement by the use of short interconnections and by limiting each gate output load to unity thus allowing smaller transistors to be used. A worked example is included to demonstrate the application of the method.