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There is no better way to understand the technology of the era in which we live than by studying the fundamentals of digital logic. This web page provides an online course in fundamental concepts of digital technology. It is best followed in conjunction with an appropriate textbook and a digital trainer having (at a minimum) a breadboard, 5-volt input, toggle switches and display lamps. These items may be obtained through a variety of sources. For questions contact the project director.
The following "roadmap" may be followed as a guide to this site. If you are familiar with the contents of one of the sections, simply skip it and go on to the next section.
Binary Numbers and Base Systems (.ppt format)
- Base Conversions
- Binary Math
- Complements
Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates (.ppt format)
- Boolean Algebra
- Basic Logic Gates
- Integrated Circuits
- Truth Tables
- LAB 1 Build a combinational logic circuit View Video
Gate Minimization and Karnaugh Maps (.ppt format)
Two and Three Variables
Four Variables, "Don't Care Conditions" (.ppt format)
LAB 2 - Build a digital display View Video
Four and More Variables
Combinational Logic Continued
NAND and NOR gates (.ppt format)
XOR, Equivalence (.ppt format)
Analysis and Design (.ppt format)
LAB 3 - Build a binary adder View Video
LAB 4 - Multiplexers View Video
Sequential Logic
Combinational vs. Sequential Circuits (.ppt format)
Latches and Flip-Flop
See Set & ResetLAB 5 - Introduction to Sequential Circuits View Video
Characteristic Equations
State Diagrams, State Tables
LAB 6 - Implement a Finite State Machine View Video
Memory, Registers and Control Logic
LAB 7 - Use of a Memory Chip View Video
Registers
Function Generator
Arithmetic Logic Unit
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