Digital Design and Computer Architecture
“Digital Design and Computer Architecture” approach digital technology from the perspectives of its structure and function. Starting with digital logic gates and proceeding to the architecture of digital circuits, this book presents a novel methodology for studying digital technology. This book also reviews current digital technology and compares and contrasts it with historical analogue technologies. Finally, we suggest a simple way to get started in digital design and engineering using some freely available tools.
Digital Design and Computer Architecture trace their origins to discrete logic and number systems. These are used in digital electronics and digital circuits to describe and control the operation of digital devices. In particular, digital circuits use numbers called PRNGs, or Programmable Read/Write Systems, to define their function. The advantage of using PRNGs is that they can express digital information in a form more appropriate for transmission over networks. Also, using PRNGs, digital data can be stored in memory and accessed later, significantly simplifying communication.
The computer couples digital circuits and digital design. This assistant uses a programming language like C++ to specify a set of instructions defining the operation of the courses and digital devices. The laptop serves not only as a device to design the circuits but also as a tool to test the circuits at runtime to ensure that the circuit design is correct. A digital circuit comprises several elements tied together, and communicating between these elements is done by a bus.
In this second edition, we update and reinforce the fundamentals of digital design and computer architecture. In addition, we take the time to add new features such as a glossary of digital signal processing terms, a description of the digital design flow, and an overview of digital circuit technology. Although most chapters cover the basics, a few new topics are not covered in previous editions that will help students become more savvy digital design engineers. Our new glossary and short checklist for planning and designing digital signals are valuable tools to improve the quality of digital design and improve programmers’ abilities to optimise their digital design processes.
Another valuable addition is a new appendage to the glossary: a list of everyday digital design tasks that share common aspects with other computer architecture and engineering topics. The appendage identifies five such cases: design planning and digital design; analogue design and digital design; integrated designs and digital design; and error correction and digital design and error correction. This concise guide provides an excellent overview of the fundamental fundamentals of digital design and computer architecture.
The third chapter covers computer architecture and explains how and why circuit design engineers use computers. It then describes computer architecture and the relationship between computers, servers, and operating systems. Finally, the fourth chapter explains four critical topics in circuit design. These are signal flow and signal processing, routing and programming, components and assemblies, and integrated circuits.
A thorough discussion of digital circuitry is followed by an extended discussion of digital and analogue design using various model systems. The authors describe the advantages and disadvantages of digital and analogue signal processing and compare digital and analogue technology. They conclude their book by recommending five criteria for selecting and using digital signal processing technology. The book describes three types of digital logic gates: numeric logic gates (NAND, OR, and NOT), digital bitstream gates (DHT), and symmetric digital shifters. The authors also introduce number systems and discuss digital and analogue circuits, emphasising implementing courses in hardware and software.
The fourth chapter of the website includes eight side-by-side examples illustrating digital systems in industry and the laboratory. These include digital signals for control and measurement, digital circuits for design and verification, real-time digital signals for system analysis, wireless network communications, and digital signals for voice applications. A glossary and index are provided to assist the reader in looking up definitions. Further information about digital systems, such as patents and articles on digital technology, is provided under the heading references. A glossary of Internet terms is also provided.
