This book is a comprehensive introduction to the science and art of designing digital circuits. It begins by describing two foundational topics, numbers systems and boolean algebra. These topics then form the basis for the introduction of simple combinational circuits, or circuits without a memory. Complex circuits of this form are then described. It is shown, for example, how to construct a carry-look-ahead adder from elementary logic gates. Sequential digital circuits, or circuits with memories, are then treated, with the emphasis on sequential design. These topics then allow the introduction of a simple but operational digital computer that includes an arithmetic logic unit (ALU). The book concludes by showing that many of the principles developed in earlier chapters can be applied to the construction of intelligent machines.
- ISBN10 1584503742
- ISBN13 9781584503743
- Publish Date 15 December 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 March 2017
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
- Imprint Charles River Media
- Pages 283
- Language English