Answer by Neil_UK for What is the terminology for the opposite of the...
This question cannot be answered without the context. Each context may have its own jargon for these signals.Some signals are meant to be read as they are. True and False are the simplest logical...
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The terms to use for the states your question describes are asserted and negated.I first saw these defined by Motorola in the 68000 MPU datasheets. I have used them ever since.Terms that are often used...
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Answer by Chester Gillon for What is the terminology for the opposite of the...
Some standards define the names. E.g. see CAN Dominant and Recessive Bus States in the TI Introduction to the Controller Area Network (CAN) application report:The two signal lines of the bus, CANH and...
View ArticleAnswer by Justme for What is the terminology for the opposite of the "active"...
One set of terminology often used for signals is asserted and deasserted.It takes no part on if the signal is active high or active low. Same as active or inactive.You almost never use the terms signal...
View ArticleAnswer by RoyC for What is the terminology for the opposite of the "active"...
This is probably going to be opinion based, but I would say PASSIVE or INACTIVE.The terminology however is ambiguous, active and inactive could refer to the signal being driven or undriven. The...
View ArticleWhat is the terminology for the opposite of the "active" state?
I'll keep it simple:The two states are called HIGH and LOW (and in some cases HIGH-Z, but not relevant here)For ACTIVE-HIGH signals, the state HIGH corresponds to the ACTIVE state; How would you call...
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