Introduction to Logic Design with CD [Hardcover]

Alan B Marcovitz (Author), Alan Marcovitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 25, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0072504994 | ISBN-13: 978-0072504996 | Edition: 1

Introduction to Logic Design is intended for a first course in logic design, taken by computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering students (most commonly in the sophomore year). Its special strengths are a clear presentation of fundamentals with an exceptional collection of examples, solved problems, and exercises. The text integrates laboratory experiences, both hardware and computer simulation, while not making them mandatory for following the main flow of the chapters. Design is emphasized throughout the text. Switching algebra is developed as a tool for analyzing and implementing digital systems. The book contains an excellent presentation of minimization of combinational circuits, including multiple output ones, using the Karnaugh map and iterated consensus. There are a number of examples of the design of larger systems, both combinational and sequential, using medium scale integrated circuits and programmable logic devices. Introduction to Logic Design will provide students with the sort of grounding that will give them a solid foundation for further study, whether it be in a computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering program.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 1 edition (July 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072504994
• ISBN-13: 978-0072504996
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Expensive, yet not helpful for much more than homework., August 1, 2011

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D. Chen (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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Bought this book for an introductory digital design class at my university. Didn't use it much except for homework problems. Although the book does cover a lot of content in detail, the wording and organization of the book is very poor. Sometimes it'll present topics in a sequence that doesn't make very much sense, or the wording of the book will simply confuse the reader. Tried to use it to study for an exam or midterm, but consistently found myself struggling with the book due to a lack of relevant examples and unclear phrasing. For the price of this book, I think that there's much better out there.

3.0 out of 5 stars It's a decent book, September 26, 2009

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Casey K Kuball (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews

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This book was required for an Introduction to Digital Design class (I am currently about one third into the class), and the book was only used for the homework.

Since there wasn't really any assigned reading, the book wasn't the best for homework reference, so much as a tool to review material that was taught in the lectures. The inside cover had a helpful reference sheet, but so far I have not found too much useful inside the actual chapters to simply skim through and find useful.

To make the most of this book, you really do have to read it, since skimming won't give you time to do the logical thinking you'll need to understand the problems. I found once I started reading through a few chapters that it not only helps you with the current problems, but will also give you a good foundation for future chapters and problems.

The book is decently written, but the organization is poor. Review problems are at the end of every chapter, but have no references in the book that can be used to look up page numbers. Some of the answers are in the back, but they are also hard to find. If you plan on using the book for homework, I suggest a few bookmarks or sticky notes to mark the page numbers. Take good notes in class, and think about the concepts enough, and you may find that you don't need the book to do most of the problems.

Since I bought the book purely for a class, I found that the book seems to be written more for independent study, as jumping around in the book is harder than simply reading it through.

4.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to Logic Design, January 29, 2006

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Robert W. Frost - See all my reviews
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As a student, I often found this book to be helpful in my studies. The examples are a bit sketchy, but they force you to think to apply them to the material. The chapters are a bit confusing, but you shouldn't be using this book for an introduction to this course. Overall, this book is good for the intermediate or advanced digital logic technician.