Contemporary Logic Design
Author Description
BASIC APPROACHIn the past ten years there has been a revolution in the practice of hardware design. Professionals now rely on CAD software, rapid prototyping, and programmable logic devices to streamline the design process. Contemporary Logic Design is the first text to address these changes – and to offer a truly modern introduction to logic design. Throughout, the author complements his presentation of logic design theory with discussions of current design technologies. Approximately 60% of the book presents new material; the remainder has been re-organized and partially re-written to correspond to the organizational changes.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the shift in hardware design methodologies necessitated by the integration of modern CAD software and programmable logic devices. Randy Katz, a recognized authority in computer architecture, provides a framework that bridges foundational logic theory with the practical realities of contemporary engineering. By updating traditional design curricula to include rapid prototyping and automated tools, the author establishes a modern pedagogical approach for students and practitioners alike.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of hardware design evolution over the last decade
- Integration of CAD software workflows into logic design theory
- Practical applications of programmable logic devices
- Methodologies for rapid prototyping in digital systems
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this work as a foundational text for understanding the transition from manual logic design to automated, software-driven processes. Readers frequently note the balance between theoretical rigor and the practical application of current industry-standard technologies.
Page Count:
608
Publication Date:
2004-12-15
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0201308576
ISBN-13:
9780201308570
Engineering
Logic Design
Computer Science
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