Switching and Finite Automata Theory (McGraw-Hill Computer Science Series) [Hardcover]

Zvi Kohavi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1978 | ISBN-10: 0070353107 | ISBN-13: 978-0070353107 | Edition: 2

Understand the structure, behavior, and limitations of logic machines with this thoroughly updated third edition. Many new topics are included, such as CMOS gates, logic synthesis, logic design for emerging nanotechnologies, digital system testing, and asynchronous circuit design, to bring students up-to-speed with modern developments. The intuitive examples and minimal formalism of the previous edition are retained, giving students a text that is logical and easy to follow, yet rigorous. Kohavi and Jha begin with the basics, and then cover combinational logic design and testing, before moving on to more advanced topics in finite-state machine design and testing. Theory is made easier to understand with 200 illustrative examples, and students can test their understanding with over 350 end-of-chapter review questions.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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"If you intend to study computer engineering, read this book first, then do the hundreds of excellent exercises, and then read the book again."
- Klaus Galensa, Computing Reviews --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Book Description

Understand the structure, behaviour, and limitations of logic machines with this thoroughly updated third edition. New material includes CMOS gates, logic synthesis, nanotechnologies, digital system testing, and asynchronous circuit design; there are also 200 illustrative examples and over 350 end-of-chapter review problems, instructor solutions and lecture slides. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill College; 2 edition (June 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070353107
• ISBN-13: 978-0070353107
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #882,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The "Bible" of Computer Science, December 3, 1998

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This review is from: Switching and Finite Automata Theory (McGraw-Hill Computer Science Series) (Hardcover)

This is the most important book in computer science,because the author has written all of the mathematical materials in it.If you read it,it will help you to understand what "Algorithm" is.:)