Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals (4th Edition)

Featuring a strong emphasis on the fundamentals underlying contemporary logic design using hardware description languages, synthesis, and verification, this book focuses on the ever-evolving applications of basic computer design concepts with strong connections to real-world technology. Treatment of logic design, digital system design, and computer design. Ideal for self-study by engineers and computer scientists.

The Xilinx student software is a great way to learn digital logic. Xilinx dominates most of the FPGA applications and experience with their software and more familiarity with their chips makes the Xilinx software a great choice.

Be aware that there is a "2nd Edition Updated" that is to be released soon. I spent $100 and already found out that it is out of date. I hope the author includes any supplementary material for the updated 2nd edition on his www page as well.


Excellent introductory text   January 2, 2003
This Logic and Computer Design text was excellent for my introductory digital logic course. Although the text is slightly dated, the presentation of key concepts and ideas is clear and understandable. Overall, it provides a strong and thorough background on digital logic fundamentals.


Digital Poetry   November 3, 1999
2 out of 5 found this review helpful

I found this to be one of the most indispensable books for the Electrical Engineer. I initially had difficulty with it, because it is typically used as an introductory text to EE/CS courses, but I learned that it was because I was not ready for this book. With most books prior to this one, I was able to skim paragraphs quickly and get the general idea. This one, however, requires attention to detail, because every word of every sentence is necessary for comprehension. So should a book with no extraneous details be ridiculed? I think not! In this manner, I think it is like poetry -- it is the best possible description of its subject within smaller textbook limitations.


A book really deserves Five Stars   March 1, 1999
1 out of 4 found this review helpful

I feel very lucky that I bought this book. It presents the digital logic world to its readers in a very clear, clean and comprehensive way. This is the book I have been seeking.


Digital Poetry   November 3, 1999
0 out of 3 found this review helpful

I found this to be one of the most indispensable books for the Electrical Engineer. I initially had difficulty with it, because it is typically used as an introductory text to EE/CS courses, but I learned that it was because I was not ready for this book. With most books prior to this one, I was able to skim paragraphs quickly and get the general idea. This one, however, requires attention to detail, because every word of every sentence is necessary for comprehension. So should a book with no extraneous details be ridiculed? I think not! In this manner, I think it is like poetry -- it is the best possible description of its subject within smaller textbook limitations.