Reis, CecíliaMachado, J. A. TenreiroCunha, J. Boaventura2015-11-302015-11-302004978-3866080522http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/7025This paper analyses the performance of a Genetic Algorithm using two new concepts, namely a static fitness function including a discontinuity measure and a fractional-order dynamic fitness function, for the synthesis of combinational logic circuits. In both cases, experiments reveal superior results in terms of speed and convergence to achieve a solution.engbook part