Use Fewer Inputs to Monitor Error Signals

Error source signals can be combined to reduce the number of required inputs to a system controller when it is more important to know that an error has occurred than it is to know which device triggered the error. For example, if an overheating condition is detected, it is likely that the system will increase fan speed or shut down operations to respond to the issue regardless of which device signaled the error.

Example Block Diagram for Combining Three Error Sources Into One Error Signal Using OR Gates

See more about this use case in the Logic Minute video Use Fewer Inputs to Monitor Error Signals.

Design Considerations

Ensure that the input signals are digital; analog signals should be converted using a comparator
Inputs should be active high for this combination method
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Recommended Parts

Part Number	AEC-Q100	V_CC Range	Channels	Features
SN74AUP2G32		0.8 V – 3.6 V	2 × 2 input gates	Low power – I_CC < 0.9 μA
SN74HCS32		2 V – 6 V	4 × 2 input gates	Schmitt-Trigger input architecture Low power – I_CC < 2 μA
SN74HCS32-Q1	✓	2 V – 6 V	4 × 2 input gates
SN74HCS4075		2 V – 6 V	3 × 3 input gates
SN74HCS4075-Q1	✓	2 V – 6 V	3 × 3 input gates

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