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This text/reference provides students and practicing engineers with an introduction to the classical methods of designing electrical circuits, but incorporates modern logic design techniques used in the latest microprocessors, microcontrollers, microcomputers, and various LSI components. The book provides a review of the classical methods e.g., the basic concepts of Boolean algebra, combinational logic and sequential logic procedures, before engaging in the practical design approach and the use of computer-aided tools. The book is enriched with numerous examples (and their solutions), over 500 illustrations, and includes a CD-ROM with simulations, additional figures, and third party software to illustrate the concepts discussed in the book. FEATURES * Designed as a text/reference to provide students and practicing engineers with information on both classical methods and modern industry applications * Modern applications are discussed in detail, including Karnaugh maps, PLD notation (PAL, PLA, FPGA) and more * Covers fundamental topics as Boolean algebra, logic gates, flip-flops, minimization, etc. * CD-ROM includes simulations, figures, and third-party software BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Data & Number Systems. 2. Codes and Conversions. 3. Boolean Algebra & Logic Gates. 4. Simplification of Boolean Functions. 5. Combinational Logic Circuits. 6. Programmable Logic Devices. 7. Sequential Logic Circuits. 8. Registries. 9. Counters. 10. A/D and D/A Conversion. 11. Logic Families. Appendix. Glossary. About the CD-ROM. Index.
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Logic forms the basis of mathematics and is a fundamental part of any mathematics course. This book provides students with a clear and accessible introduction to this important subject, using the concept of model as the main focus and covering a wide area of logic. The chapters of the book cover propositional calculus, boolean algebras, predicate calculus and completelness theorems with answeres to all of the exercises and the end of the volume. This is an ideal introduction to mathematics and logic for the advanced undergraduate student.
$60.00
This second edition, now available in paperback, is a follow up to the author's classic Boolean-Valued Models and Independence Proofs in Set Theory,. It provides an exposition of some of the most important results in set theory obtained in the 20th century - the independence of the continuum hypothesis and the axiom of choice. Aimed at graduate students and researchers in mathematics, mathematical logic, philosophy, and computer science, the second edition has been extensively updated with expanded introductory material, new chapters, and a new appendix on category theory. It also includes recent developments in the field and numerous exercises, along with the enlarged and entirely updated background material. This new paperback edition includes additional corrections and, for the first time, will make this landmark text accessible to students in logic and set theory.
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