Complete Digital Design : A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Electronics and Computer System Architecture

by Balch, Mark

• ISBN13: 9780071409278
• ISBN10: 0071409270
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780071433471
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-06-20
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
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Summary

This is a readable, hands-on self-tutorial through basic digital electronic design methods. The format and content allows readers faced with a design problem to understand its unique requirements and then research and evaluate the components and technologies required to solve it. * Begins with basic design elements and expands into full systems * Covers digital, analog, and full-system designs * Features real world implementation of complete digital systems

Author Biography

Mark Balch is an electrical engineer in Silicon Valley who designs high-performance computer-networking hardware. His responsibilities have included PCB, FPGA, and ASIC design. Prior to working in telecommunications, Mark designed products in the fields of HDTV, consumer electronics, and industrial computers.

In addition to his work in product design, Mark has actively participated in industry standards committees and has presented work at technical conferences. He has also authored magazine articles on topics in hardware and system design. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from The Cooper Union in New York City.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Digital Fundamentals

Chapter 1: Digital Logic

Chapter 2: Integrated Circuits and the 7400 Logic Families

Chapter 3: Basic Computer Architecture

Chapter 4: Memory

Chapter 5: Serial Communications

Chapter 6: Basic Microproprocessors and Microcomputer Elements

Part 2: Advanced Digital Systems

Chapter 7: Advanced Microprocessor Concepts

Chapter 8: High-Performance Memory Technologies

Chapter 9: Networking

Chapter 10: Logic Design and Finite State Madchines

Chapter 11: Programmable Logic Devices

Part 3: Analog Basics for Digital Systems

Chapter 12: Electrical Fundamentals

Chapter 13: Diodes and Transistors

Chapter 14: Oerational Amplifiers

Chapter 15: Analog Interfaces for Digital Systems

Part 4: Digital System Design in Practice

Chapter 16: Clock Distribution

Chapter 17: Voltage Regulation and Power Distribution

Chapter 18: Signal Integrity

Chapter 19: Designing for Success

Appendix A: Further Education

Index