Digital systems design requires rigorous modeling and simulation
analysis that eliminates design risks and potential harm to users.
Introduction to Digital Systems: Modeling, Synthesis, and
Simulation Using VHDL introduces the application of modeling and
synthesis in the effective design of digital systems and explains
applicable analytical and computational methods. Through step-by-step
explanations and numerous examples, the author equips readers with the
tools needed to model, synthesize, and simulate digital principles
using Very High Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language
(VHDL) programming.
Extensively classroom-tested to ensure a fluid presentation, this
book provides a comprehensive overview of the topic by integrating
theoretical principles, discrete mathematical models, computer
simulations, and basic methods of analysis. Topical coverage includes:
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Digital systems modeling and simulation
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Integrated logic
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Boolean algebra and logic
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Logic function optimization
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Number systems
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Combinational logic
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VHDL design concepts
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Sequential and synchronous sequential logic
Each chapter begins with learning objectives that outline key
concepts that follow, and all discussions conclude with problem sets
that allow readers to test their comprehension of the presented
material. Throughout the book, VHDL sample codes are used to
illustrate circuit design, providing guidance not only on how to learn
and master VHDL programming, but also how to model and simulate
digital circuits.
Introduction to Digital Systems is an excellent book for
courses in modeling and simulation, operations research, engineering,
and computer science at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels.
The book also serves as a valuable resource for researchers and
practitioners in the fields of operations research, mathematical
modeling, simulation, electrical engineering, and computer science.
Mohammed Ferdjallah
, PhD, is Research Associate Professor in the Virginia Modeling,
Analysis, and Simulation Center at Old Dominion University. A Senior
Member of IEEE, he has published numerous journal articles in his areas
of research interest, including Internet-based embedded systems,
time-varying identification system analysis, wireless and remote
biomedical sensor design, and embedded and reconfigurable systems.
