Fundamentals of Logic Design (with Companion CD-ROM) [Hardcover]

Jr. Charles H. Roth (Author), Larry L Kinney (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0495471690 | ISBN-13: 978-0495471691 | Publication Date: March 13, 2009 | Edition: 6

Updated with modern coverage, a streamlined presentation, and an excellent companion CD, this sixth edition achieves yet again an unmatched balance between theory and application. Authors Charles H. Roth, Jr. and Larry L. Kinney carefully present the theory that is necessary for understanding the fundamental concepts of logic design while not overwhelming students with the mathematics of switching theory. Divided into 20 easy-to-grasp study units, the book covers such fundamental concepts as Boolean algebra, logic gates design, flip-flops, and state machines. By combining flip-flops with networks of logic gates, students will learn to design counters, adders, sequence detectors, and simple digital systems. After covering the basics, this text presents modern design techniques using programmable logic devices and the VHDL hardware description language.

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The material is very well presented. Starting with a study guide in each chapter helps students reevaluate whether they have learned the material. Programmed exercises guide the student in solving the initial problems in each chapter.

I like the way that VHDL is introduced at Chapter 10 (just after the combinational logic) and Chapter 17 (just before the sequential logic). For a first course in logic design, I like the briefness of the chapters. It places the presented materials in focus.

About the Author

Larry L. Kinney is a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Minnesota. He received his Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from the University of Iowa in 1968. His research concerns digital system and digital computer design, specifically concurrent error detection techniques, testing of logic and design, distributed computer systems, computer architectures, error detecting/correcting codes, and applications of microprocessors.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 784 pages
• Publisher: CL-Engineering; 6 edition (March 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495471690
• ISBN-13: 978-0495471691
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Fifth Edition correct flaws, August 1, 2004

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Thomas Almy (Tualatin, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamentals of Logic Design (Hardcover)

I reviewed the Fourth edition before, but have now revised that review to reflect major improvements in the new edition.

This is a learn-by-example style of text. Not only are examples given in the body text, but the first end-of-chapter problems are worked out in detail, and solutions are given for many more. I consider this a fine book for enriching the material I'm presenting in class.

The old edition was dated and promoted design styles that are not advised. The new edition fixes those problems and this is now a great text. Three chapters introducing VHDL have been added after the chapter sequences on combinatorial logic, sequential logic, and digital systems. Thus VHDL doesn't intefere with the teaching of the fundamentals, but serves to enhance by providing the modern practices. The chapters are not thorough enough for practicing design in VHDL but are a good introduction. Relatively modern components are now used in the practical examples. I don't think anyone will mind that the chapters on asynchronous state machine design are gone.

The new text comes with a CD containing a simple VHDL simulator (which I have not tested), SimuAid (also untested) and Professor Roth's venerable LogicAid -- a combinatorial logic synthesis tool which if nothing else provides a means that students can check their hand-made designs. People using this text in self-study would probably find the CD paricularly useful, although it has little value in school settings where professional software tools are available.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very nice, July 18, 1999

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Logic Design (Hardcover)

I had a horrible prof. and managed to learn logic design on my own. This book made it possible. Very clear explanations, plenty of theory and design examples plus some great problems. I recommend this title, great for self study or as a class supplement.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not For Beginners, July 6, 2010

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Logic Design (with CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

I purchased Fundamentals of Logic Design to use in conjunction with a Digital Logic class. This book assumes that you understand every concept you encounter before moving to the next section. Near the end of the text, it is assumed that you are taking in outside knowledge while using this text.

Many of the images used throughout the text are difficult to read - even in conjunction with the captions.