Course Description
This course offers an introduction to the engineering of digital systems. Starting with MOS transistors, the course develops a series of building blocks - logic gates, combinational and sequential circuits, finite-state machines, computers and finally complete systems. Both hardware and software mechanisms are explored through a series of design examples.This course helps the undergraduate who wants to understand (and ultimately design) digital systems. A good grasp of the material is essential for later courses in digital design, computer architecture and systems. Before taking this course, students should feel comfortable using computers; a rudimentary knowledge of programming language concepts and electrical fundamentals is assumed.
This material was created by or adapted from material created by MIT faculty member, Steve Ward, Chris Terman, Professors, 2002. Copyright © 2002 Steve Ward, Chris Terman.
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This material is licensed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology under a Creative Commons License.
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