For introductory digital logic design or computer engineering courses in electrical and computer engineering or computer science at the sophomore- or junior-level.

Balance breadth and depth of coverage with practical real-world design methods

Digital Logic Circuit Analysis and Design provides an authoritative, state-of-the-art approach to the fundamentals of digital logic analysis and design that's supportive of student learning. The text balances theory and practice without getting bogged down in excessive technical or mathematical language.

The 2nd Edition offers coverage of current topics, such as modeling with Verilog and VHDL, design with programmable devices, and computer-aided design.

Hallmark features of this title

• The learner-centered presentation is in-depth and rigorous without getting bogged down in excessive technical language. The theoretical basis is carefully presented and explained with a minimum of formalism. Next, the theory is applied to simple circuit examples. Examples involving large circuits and modular hierarchical design are then presented.
• Over 600 color illustrations help students visualize important concepts.
• Digital design case studies based on actual projects are presented in Chapter 8.
• Key topics receiving coverage include asynchronous sequential circuits, HDLs, implementing circuits with PLDs, hierarchical modular design and standard digital circuit modules.
• An Instructor's Manual includes fully worked solutions to each problem.

New and updated features of this title

• NEW: Extensive coverage of hardware description languages (HDLs) includes Verilog and VHDL. Primers for each language are included as appendices. Each Verilog and VHDL model can be downloaded from the publisher's website to study with industry-standard simulation tools. These models can be used to simulate the behavior and/or to synthesize each modeled circuit described in the text.
• UPDATED: Over 250 worked examples aid students in building strong, systematic problem-solving behaviors and design methodologies.
• UPDATED: Numerous problems with a wide range of difficulty levels reinforce the concepts presented.
• NEW: Technology-independent coverage of concepts and devices allows students to apply their knowledge to whichever modeling, simulation and development tools may be available.
• NEW: Learning objectives and summary and review questions in each chapter help students study and test their understanding of the material.
• NEW: Summative design examples at the end of Chapters 3 through 7 incorporate realistic constraints. Collaboration activities are now included in Chapters 0 through 7.