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. ALSO AVAILABLE Laboratory Manual, ISBN: 0-314-21393-7 INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-314-23191-0 Transparency Masters, ISBN: 0-314-21394-5

Product Benefits:

• A low-cost, introductory digital electronics text that lays the groundwork for students who are new to digital circuitry or even electronics. They will learn basic and complex concepts.
• Topics are presented in a thorough, easy-to-read manner with clear definitions, numerous examples, simple math explanations, and consistent pedagogy. The writing style is informal.
• An up-to-date, detailed section on PLDs with applications is found in Chapter 6, with a disk on CUPL provided in the text.
• Students are introduced to BABE (Chapter 9), a generic computer system that illustrates how binary digital computers work and how to troubleshoot digital circuits. Students receive hands-on training with BABE.
• Strong chapters on Memory (Chapter 5) and D/A and A/D Conversions (Chapter 7) are included.
• Real-world troubleshooting sections are included for each major subject, such as troubleshooting registers and memories (Section 5.12).
• Applications notes throughout provide practical uses of devices.