Table of Content

1. Digital Concepts.

2. Number Systems, Operations, and Codes.

3. Logic Gates.

4. Boolean Algebra and Logic Simplification.

5. Combinational Logic Analysis.

6. Functions of Combinational Logic.

7. Latches, Flip-Flops, and Timers.

8. Shift Registers.

9. Counters.

10. Programmable Logic.

11. Data Storage

12. Signal Conversion and Processing.

13. Data Transmission.

14. Data Processing.

15. Integrated Circuit Technologies.

Salient Features

rovides a strong foundation in the core fundamentals of digital technology:

Revised and Improved! Coverage of key topics has been revised and improved, while obsolete devices have been deleted.
New! A new boxed feature, Implementation, shows how various logic functions can be implemented using fixed-function devices or by writing a VHDL program for PLD implementation.
Added! Boolean simplification coverage now includes the Quine-McClusky method, and the Expresso method is introduced.
Added! A discussion of Moore and Mealy state machines has been added.
Improved! The chapter on programmable logic has been modified and improved.
Added! A discussion of memory hierarchy has been added.
New! A new chapter on data transmission has been added and includes extensive coverage of standard busses.
Revised! The chapter on computers has been completely revised and is now entitled Data Processing.
Core fundamentals are presented without being intermingled with advanced or peripheral topics.
InfoNotes throughout the text's marginsprovide interesting information in a condensed form.
Hands-On Tips interspersed throughout provide useful and practical information.
The operation and application of test instruments, including the oscilloscope, logic analyzer, function generator, and DMM, are covered.