Digital Electronics Demystified - Softcover

Predko, Myke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071441417 ISBN 13: 9780071441414

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2005

Synopsis

The perfect resource for anyone learning digital logic and electronics, written by renowned digital "guru" Myke Predko in the audience-tested Demystified format

Includes CMOS logic, Programmable Logic Devices and microprocessor/ microcontroller interfacing

Readers can start experimenting with the technologies discussed in the book for less than £10.00.

10 multiple choice questions per chapter and three longer exams so readers can test their knowledge and map their progress throughout

About this title

From the Back Cover:

SWITCH ON YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF DIGITAL ELECTRONICS!

Now anyone can gain a deeper understanding of digital electronics -- without formal training, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. In Digital Electronics Demystified, electronics expert and author Myke Predko provides a totally painless way to learn enough digital logic and electronics to build your own projects!

With Digital Electronics Demystified, you master the subject one simple step at a time -- at your own speed. This unique guide offers problems at the end of each chapter and section to pinpoint weaknesses, and a 100-question final exam to reinforce the entire book.

This entertaining self-teaching course makes it fun and easy to learn digital electronics fast. Get ready to:

• Learn the ins and outs of CMOS logic, Programmable Logic Devices, and microprocessor/microcontroller interfacing
• Rub shoulders with MML (Mickey Mouse Logic), semiconductor chips, timing devices, and other digital phenomena
• Understand how computers "think"
• Cease shying away from feedback circuits
• Build digital projects for less than $10
• Create a marketable product
• Rate your progress with questions and quizzes

So if you're looking for an enjoyable route into digital logic and electronics, let Digital Electronics Demystified be your shortcut!

About the Author:

Myke Predko is an advisory engineer working on Intel server products test for Celestica in Toronto, Canada. He has worked as a test engineer, product engineer, manufacturing manager and new products introduction engineer as well as having been awarded four patents in the fields of processor design and product test.

Mr. Predko is author of nine technical books including Programming and Customizing the PICmicro(R) Microcontroller, 2/e and PICmicro(R) Microcontroller Pocket Reference, two comprehensive guides to the device covered by this book along with Programming and Customizing the 8081 Microcontroller; The Handbook of Microcontrollers; PC Ph.D.; and PC Interfacing Pocket Reference.

His interests include robotics and he was one of the designers for the TAB Electronics Build Your Own Robot Kit. Mr. Predko currently lives in Toronto with his wife, daughter and two Siberian huskies.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0071441417
• ISBN 13: 9780071441414
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 386