Digital Computer Electronics [Hardcover]

Albert P. Malvino (Author), Jerald A Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0028005945 | ISBN-13: 978-0028005942 | Edition: 3

Striking an ideally balanced approach, this text introduces students to microprocessor fundamentals by using a pedagogical SAP (Simple-As-Possible) model computer. The text then relates these fundamentals to three real-world examples: Intel’s 8085, Motorola’s 6800, and the 6502 chip used by Apple Computers. Instructors can focus on just one of these popular microprocessors, or include the features of others. This edition correlates closely with popular chip trainers and includes added coverage of the Intel 8088 16-bit microprocessors. It also includes a student version of the TASM cross-assembler software program.

Experiments for Digital Computer Electronics, prepared expressly for this Third Edition, contains hardware and software experiments that allow students to expand upon the topics covered in the text through hands-on exercises. An Instructor’s Guide containing answers to chapter questions and experiment results is also offered.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Career Education; 3 edition (July 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028005945
• ISBN-13: 978-0028005942
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #978,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but still better than all the rest, October 9, 2001

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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digital computer electronics (Hardcover)

This is hands-down the best introduction to the principles of digital electronics that I have ever read. With clear, concise explanations, I have used it as a self-teaching aid when I was first learning about digital logic as well as a source of material for my classes. The basic educational model is the example/solution and there is a self-testing review and problems at the end of each chapter. Solutions to the odd problems are included in an appendix.
While the hardware used in the exercises is very dated, that does not detract from the main point of the book, which is to teach the principles of digital logic. I still use it as a major reference when I teach those principles in an upper level course in computer structure.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding text, August 31, 2002

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magellan (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digital Computer Electronics (Hardcover)

I'm not sure if this is a later edition of the book I used or not 20 years ago, because it was just titled Digital Electronics back them. But if it is, and it's as good as the original edition, it was probably the best introduction to the subject I'd ever read. Clear and concise explanations of basic principles and digital circuit components made this a valuable reference and study book for me. In fact, as a result of reading this book on my own, I was able to test out of the introductory digital circuits class at my college and get into the second semester class. The book was a standard textbook for years at the colleges near my home, and it has taught thousands of electronic hobbyists, technicians, and engineers over the last 20 years this important field of electronics. Truly a great classic by an outstanding teacher.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book for building concept, May 3, 2002

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Zia Naqvi (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Digital Computer Electronics (Hardcover)

I read this book back in 80's while doing my bachelor in electronics engineering.
This book gave me a solid understanding of the heart and sole of a computer.
Later I used this book for my lectures at various levels. A must have book for every one who wants a real foundation in computer science career.