When people think of digital in today’s context of technology, they
generally picture a computer. It’s hard to imagine a modern aspect
of life that is not in some way impacted by the ubiquitous digital
computer. Almost every aspect of our daily lives is managed by a
massive computer system, from our bank and savings accounts to
our cars, credit cards, income taxes, and even plane tickets. In addition
to these enormous systems, almost anybody can afford a hand
calculator, personal computer (PC) from IBM or an IBM clone, a
computer from Apple’s family of products, or any of a number of
other desktop computer systems. There are many different applications
for digital devices and integrated circuits, and Digital Electronics:
Principles, Devices, and Applications covers them all. There are a
number of ways in which it stands apart from other publications
that cover the same material. Diagrams & design examples are
abundant in each chapter of the book, whether they deal with
operational basics or practical applications. The book also includes
numerous new sections that are relevant to anybody interested in
digital electronics but are not included in the existing canon of
literature on the subject. This book is designed to be an excellent
resource for professionals, R&D scientists, and advanced-level
students in the fields of electrical, electronics, computer science,
and information technology, as well as undergraduate and graduate
students in these fields of study.