Chapter 1 Digital Basics

1.1 Key knowledge

1.1.1 Number systems,operations and codes

1.1.2 Logic gates

1.1.3 Laws and rules of Boolean algebra

1.1.4 Various logic descriptions

1.1.5 Simplifying the Boolean expressions

1.2 Key terms

1.3 Self-test questions

1.4 Problems and solutions

Chapter 2 Integrated Circuit Technologies

2.1 Key knowledge

2.1.1 Fixed-function integrated circuit

2.1.2 Basic operational characteristics and parameters

2.1.3 CMOS and TTL integrated gate circuits

2.1.4 Open-collector gates

2.1.5 Tristate gates

2.1.6 Practical considerations

2.2 Key terms

2.3 Self-test questions

2.4 Problems and solutions

Chapter 3 Combinational Logics and Functions

3.1 Key knowledge

3.1.1 Combinational logic analysis and design

3.1.2 Adders

3.1.3 Comparators

3.1.4 Decoders

3.1.5 Encoders

3.1.6 Multiplexer

3.1.7 Demultiplexers

3.2 Key terms

3.3 Self-test questions

3.4 Problems and solutions

Chapter 4 Latches,Flip-Flops,and Timers

4.1 Key knowledge

4.1.1 Latches

4.1.2 Edge-triggered flip-flops

4.1.3 Timers

4.2 Key terms

4.3 Self-test questions

4.4 Problems and solutions

Chapter 5 Counters and Shift Registers

5.1 Key knowledge

5.1.1 Asynchronous counters

5.1.2 Synchronous counters

5.1.3 Up/down synchronous counters

5.1.4 Cascaded counters

5.1.5 Shift registers

5.2 Key terms

5.3 Self-test questions

5.4 Problems and solutions

Chapter 6 Memory and Storage

6.1 Key knowledge

6.1.1 Memory basics

6.1.2 The random-access memory

6.1.3 The read-only memory

6.1.4 The flash memory and special types of memories

6.1.5 Memory expansion

6.2 Key terms

6.3 Self-test questions

6.4 Problems and solutions

Chapter 7 Programmable Logic Devices

7.1 Key knowledge

7.1.1 Introduction to programmable logic

7.1.2 SPLDs

7.1.3 CPLDs

7.1.4 FPGAs

7.2 Key terms

7.3 Self-test questions

7.4 Problems and solutions

Chapter 8 A/D and D/A Conversions

8.1 Key knowledge

8.1.1 Converting analog signals to digital

8.1.2 Converting digital signals to analog

8.2 Key terms

8.3 Self-test questions

8.4 Problems and solutions

Appendix Examination Papers and Answers

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Answers to the Examinations

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

References