LogicWorks 5 Interactive Software (Paperback)

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5U-1, 0-13-145658-X, Capilano Computing, LogicWorks5 Interactive Software LogicWorks is the schematic drawing and interactive digital simulation package that has set the standard for demonstrating logic design principles and practices while producing professional results. LogicWorks 5 helps the reader understand the concepts of using these tools in a variety of design situations in electrical and computer engineering and computer science. Features a subset of the industry-standard VHDL language and fully mixes high-level language and structural design methods. Displays any values in a simulation using the preformatted HTML. Simplifies the creation of component simulations. For anyone interested in learning more about digital design, electrical engineering and computer technology.

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LogicWorks is the schematic drawing and interactive digital simulation package that has set the standard for demonstrating logic design principles and practices while producing professional results. As circuit designs become more complex, software tools are taking on increasing importance in the system design process. LogicWorks 5 helps teach the concepts of using these tools in a variety of design situations in electrical and computer engineering and computer science.

With LogicWorks 5, installing and using this interactive tool has never been easier. The friendly user interface allows students to be designing and testing circuits in minutes without the need for complex manuals. togicWorks 5 builds on the success of previous versions with new features that expand the scope of the package, especially in the area of high-level-language circuit design.

New Features

• Allows you to define systems and components using a subset of the industry-standard VHdL language and fully mix high-level language and structural design methods.
• Customizable "Input/Output Panel" module allows you to display any values in a simulation using the formatting power of HTML.
• Easily display simulation values for all signals in a circuit, right on the circuit diagram.
• Model Wizard simplifies the creation of component simulations.
• Set timing and delay parameters in real-time units with femtosecond resolution.

Additional Features

• Includes libraries of commonly used logic types, plus allows you to create your own device symbols and models using built-in editing features, with many improvements in LogicWorks 5.
• Create RAM, PROM, and Programmable Logic Array devices with built-in editing tools.
• Create professional-level schematic diagrams with busses, text annotations, title blocks, adjustable sheet sizes, and much more.
• Demonstrate the full range of digital design techniques from simple logic gates and flip-flops to Programmable Logic Arrays and VHDL with complex timing parameters.
• Free program updates via the Internet.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (December 12, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013145658X
• ISBN-13: 978-0131456587
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #225,423 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Macintosh compatible, February 13, 2004

By	Thomas D. Kehoe (Boulder, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I've been quite happy with LogicWorks 2.5.2 on my Macintosh. I ordered LogicWorks 5, under the mistaken impression it was Mac-compatible. It's not. Apparently versions 3 and 4 are also not Mac compatible. I've now bought DesignWorks, which runs on OS X.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent digital simulation software for Windows, October 4, 2005

By	B. Hughes - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have access to a Windows machine (Windows 2000/XP/NT 4.0) this is excellent software to learn digital concepts and simulate digital circuits. It's also a pretty decent schematic editor for simple circuits although I'd recommend DesignWorks Lite/Pro from Capilano Computing (capilano.com) as a better editor. LogicWorks software was originally developed on and for the Macintosh OS but version 5.0 doesn't support the Macintosh. For that there is LogicWorks 4.5 available directly from Capilano Computing ([...]) which supports MacOS 9 and X but doesn't include VHDL support.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A significant improvement in a good system - - - , September 18, 2004

By	R. Fryer "Digital Logic is Fun" (California) - See all my reviews

I have used LogicWorks4 in a computer design class with fair results - (very good for small jobs - starts to get shaky with a thousand gates or so).

So far in my testing, LogicWorks5 has improved on most of the features I've tried. I think it also offers an excellent way to get started in VHDL (jury still out until I try it in a class). A bit flaky still with SP1 in a few areas.

Anyway - highly recommended.