An XOR (exclusive OR) gate is a fundamental digital logic gate that outputs true (or 1) only when its inputs are different. It’s a type of logic gate commonly used in digital circuits for decision-making processes. If the inputs to the XOR gate are the same (both 0 or both 1), the output will be false (0). When one input is 0 and the other is 1, the output becomes true (1). XOR gates are pivotal in various applications like arithmetic operations, error detection, and encryption. Visually, their circuit symbol features a curved input line to distinguish it from a standard OR gate.
