Principles of Digital Electronics

K. Meena

Dec 2009 · PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

About this eBook

 This book teaches the basic principles of digital circuits. It is appropriate for an introductory course in digital electronics for the students of:

 • B.Sc. (Computer Science)
 • B.Sc. (Electronics)
 • B.Sc. (Information Technology)
 • B.Sc. (Physics)
 • Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
 • Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications
 • Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

The book emphasizes the must know concepts that should be covered in an introductory course and provides an abundance of clearly explained examples, so essential for a thorough understanding of the principles involved in the analysis and design of digital computers. The book takes students step-by-step through digital theory, focusing on:

 » Number representation systems and codes for representing information in digital systems
 » Use of logic gates in building digital circuits
 » Basic postulates and theorems of Boolean algebra
 » Karnaugh map method for simplifying Boolean functions
 » Arithmetic circuits such as adders and subtractors
 » Combinational circuit building blocks such as multiplexers, decoders and encoders
 » Sequential circuit building blocks such as flip-flops, counters and registers
 » Operation of memory elements such as RAM, DRAM, magnetic disk, magnetic bubble, optical disk, etc.

1.   Number Systems and Codes

2.   Logic Gates and Circuits

3.   Boolean Algebra

4.   Combinational Logic Circuits

5.   Sequential Logic Circuits

6.   Counters and Shift Registers
7. MEMORY ELEMENTS

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About the author

K. MEENA, Ph.D., former Vice-Chancellor of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu has nearly 24 years of teaching  and  research  experience  in  the  field  of  computer  science.
Dr. Meena has published/presented several papers in national and international journals/conferences, besides being the recipient of several awards. Her research interests include artificial neural networks, image processing, pattern recognition, bioinformatics, and computer vision. She has authored a book published by PHI Learning—Principles of Digital Electronics.