Digital Fundamentals (8th Edition) [Hardcover]

Thomas L. Floyd (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130942006 | ISBN-13: 978-0130942005 | Publication Date: May 29, 2002 | Edition: 8

For mid-level courses in Digital Electronics, Digital Logic, Computer Fundamentals, and Digital Fundamentals.Reflecting combined experience in the engineering industry and in the classroom, this bestseller provides thorough, up-to-date coverage of digital fundamentals--from basic concepts to microprocessors, programmable logic, and digital signal processing. Floyd's acclaimed emphasis on applications using real devices and on troubleshooting gives students the problem-solving experience they'll need in their professional careers. Known for its clear, accurate explanations of theory supported by superior exercises and examples, this book's full-color format is packed with the visual aids today's students need to grasp often complex concepts.

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This best selling book is well known for effectively combining a clear, highly-accurate explanation of theory--supported by superior exercises, examples, and illustrations--and an emphasis on troubleshooting and applications using actual devices. The Sixth Edition features stronger coverage of key areas (including two new chapters on Programmable Logic Devices), new exercises throughout the text, and an improved pedagogical framework. It includes two specially designed sections which link principles to real world practices--a Digital System Application section in every chapter, and practical Workbench activities throughout the text. Plus, Digital Fundamentals, Sixth Edition features an exciting full color format which uses color to enhance the instructional value of photographs, illustrations, tables, charts, and graphs. Throughout the text's coverage, the use of mathematics is limited to only those concepts that are needed for understanding. Floyd's acclaimed troubleshooting emphasis, as always, provides students with the problem solving experience they need to step out of the classroom and into a job! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This best-selling text, recognized as the authority on the fundamentals of digital electronics for nearly a quarter of a century, provides complete, up-to-date coverage from the basic concepts to the latest in digital signal processing. Floyd's acclaimed emphases on applications using real devices and troubleshooting assist the reader in developing the critical problem-solving skills that are so necessary for working in the field.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 960 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (May 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130942006
• ISBN-13: 978-0130942005
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #956,154 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crystal Clear, August 23, 2002

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Julius Caesar (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Digital Fundamentals (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

When I took digital design class, I struggled to find a book that is easy to understand. I tried to read several books, including Roth's book, all of them are hard to understand. Thankfully I bought Floyd's book and his book is the best digital design book I have ever read so far.
1.) It has lots of colorful diagram that clearly illustrate the topics in each chapter.
2.) Each topic has its own exercises, and each exercises has solutions provided at the end of each chapter. Doing the exercises improves my understanding of the subject.
3.) Lots of examples in each topic. If you read and understand the examples, you can do the exercises.
4.) It covers some digital technology, including the PLD.
5.) Once you finish reading this book, you will be ready to read advanced digital design book.
Good job Mr. Floyd!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very readable, February 25, 2003

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Yoav Yanai - See all my reviews

This review is from: Digital Fundamentals (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

As a software engineer working in embedded applications environment, I needed to pick up digital electronics fundamentals fast. This book was extremely helpful, and enabled me to better understand the often-cryptic datasheets of microcontrollers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, September 24, 2010

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James Brent Yancey (Dameron, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Digital Fundamentals (10th Edition) (Hardcover)

I used to teach electronics and this was the main resource for the course. When a student asked a question I may not have understood, this book was always there to provide clear answers.