TY - BOOK AU - Crisp John TI - Introduction to digital systems SN - 9780750645836 AV - TK7868.D5 CRI PY - 2000/// CY - Oxford : PB - Newnes, KW - Digital electronics KW - Electronic circuit design N1 - Includes index; Includes bibliographical references; It's a digital world -- It's numbers that count -- Binary arithmetic -- Hex to its friends -- Just logic -- Build your own gates -- Designing digital circuits -- Simplifying -- by Boolean algebra -- Simplifying -- by Karnaugh maps -- Real gates and their families -- Interfacing -- Sequential logic -- Clocked bistables -- Asynchronous counters -- Synchronous and integrated counters -- Some more counters, codes and registers -- Digital devices -- Transmission of digital data -- Data on the move -- Methods and measurements -- Avoiding some problems -- and finding others N2 - This book introduces digital electronics from first principles and goes on to cover all the main areas of knowledge and expertise needed by students up to first year degree level, as well as technicians and other professionals. Unlike most texts, Introduction to Digital Systems also covers the practicalities of designing and building circuits, including fault-finding and use of test equipment. Students will find the text ideally matched for courses covering electronics, systems and control, and electronic servicing. Whether you are looking for a complete self-study course in digital electronics, a concise reference text to dip into or a course text that is readable and straightforward, John Crisp has provided the solution. A concise, readable introductory text ideal for self-study by professionals or students on courses with limited contact time. Covers the practical side from a technician/professional viewpoint. Content carefully matched to a range of BTEC and C & G syllabuses ER -