Hardwired Logic

Definition

“Logic implemented through the design of an integrated circuit; the programming of a Programmable Logic Device (PLD), Field-Pr ogrammable Gate Array (FPGA), Peripheral Interface Controller (PIC), or si milar; the integration of smaller hardware components; or mechanical design (e.g., as in lever machines).” 2007 VVSG. Hare system A voting method in which voters ra nk the candidates in order of preference. In the first round, only first choices are counted. If no candidate receives a majority, the candidate receiving the lowest number of votes is eliminated and voting proceeds to the next round. The second choices on those ballots are tallied and those votes are redistributed to each of the remaining candidates accordingly. The process continues un til one candidate finally receives a majority of the votes cast and is declared the winner. See INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING. Hart Intercivic, Inc. (vendor) A privately held U. S. corporation h eadquartered in Austin, Texas that has been providing election equipment and services since 1912.