By understanding the functionality of combinational logic circuits, students will be able to analyze and interpret how these circuits work using logic gates such as AND, OR, and NOT. These logic gates are represented by specific integrated circuits (ICs) such as 74LS08 (AND gate), 74LS32 (OR gate), and 74LS04 (inverter).

To analyze and interpret the functionality of these circuits, students will construct truth tables. A truth table lists all possible combinations of inputs and their corresponding outputs. By observing the outputs for different input combinations, students can determine the behavior of the circuit.

Based on the truth table, students can then determine the corresponding boolean expressions. Boolean expressions are mathematical representations of the circuit’s behavior using logical operators such as AND, OR, and NOT. These expressions help in understanding the circuit’s functionality and can be used for further analysis or circuit design.

Overall, by constructing truth tables and determining boolean expressions, students will gain a deeper understanding of how combinational logic circuits work and how logic gates such as AND, OR, and NOT contribute to their functionality. This knowledge is essential for designing and troubleshooting digital circuits.