What is the XOR logic gate also known as?

The XOR logic gate is commonly referred to as "Exclusive Or." This terminology highlights that the gate outputs true only when the inputs differ, meaning when one is true and the other is false. Unlike a standard OR gate, which outputs true if at least one of the inputs is true, the XOR gate requires exclusivity in its input states for a true output.

The use of "Exclusive" in the name emphasizes this unique characteristic, making it clear that XOR distinguishes between different combinations of its inputs. For example, in a two-input XOR gate, the output will be true for an input combination of true/false or false/true, but false for both inputs being true or both being false.

In contrast, the other terms do not accurately describe the function of this specific gate type. The term "Binary OR" generally refers to the standard OR gate, which allows more flexibility in its input combinations. An "Inverter" indicates a NOT gate, which inverts the input state from true to false or vice versa. Finally, "Simple XOR" is less commonly used and doesn't convey the specific nature of exclusivity that "Exclusive Or" does. Thus, identifying the XOR logic gate as "Exclusive Or" precisely reflects its operational characteristic in digital logic