In
computer engineering, a
logic family may refer to one of two related concepts. A logic family of monolithic digital
integrated circuit devices is a group of electronic
logic gates constructed using one of several different designs, usually with compatible
logic levels and power supply characteristics within a family. Many logic families were produced as individual components, each containing one or a few related basic logical functions, which could be used as "building-blocks" to create systems or as so-called "glue" to interconnect more complex integrated circuits. A "logic family" may also refer to a set of techniques used to implement logic within
VLSI integrated circuits such as
central processors, memories, or other complex functions. Some such logic families use static techniques to minimize design complexity. Other such logic families, such as
domino logic, use
clocked dynamic techniques to minimize size, power consumption, and delay.