Digital Devices and Systems (with PLD Applications)

This introductory text lays the groundwork for students new to digital circuitry so they will understand basic and complex concepts. Topics are presented in a thorough, yet easy to read manner. Chapters include separate troubleshooting sections and design applications. Applications sidebars throughout provide practical uses of devices, circuits, and/or concepts. Students are introduced to a generic computer system ?BABE? in Chapter 9 that illustrates how binary digital computers work, how to troubleshoot digital circuits and provides hands-on training. An up-to-date, detailed section on PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices) with applications is also included, as is in-text software.