Digital Logic Design: A Rigorous Approach

Book Details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

• Author: Even, Guy

• Language: English

• Edition: Reprint

• ISBN: 9781108708036

• Pages: 368

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.0 x 0.8 inches

About The Book

Digital Logic Design: A Rigorous Approach by Guy Even, published by Cambridge University Press, is a meticulously crafted textbook that transforms students into capable logic designers within a single semester. Drawing from over fifteen years of teaching experience, the author provides a comprehensive and structured approach to the fundamentals of digital logic design.

Designed for learners without prior knowledge of discrete mathematics, the book begins with foundational topics in propositional logic, asymptotic analysis, graphs, hardware, and electronics. Each chapter builds on core principles with clearly defined objectives, fully specified circuit designs, and formal proofs of correctness. Extensive discussions of cost and delay analysis further equip students with the practical skills needed in real-world applications.

This textbook stands out for its emphasis on algorithmic techniques—covering logical simulation, propagation delay computation, and minimum clock period estimation. The use of graph theory to represent circuits and logical formulas enhances conceptual clarity. Hundreds of diagrams, solved examples, and exercises throughout the book make complex topics approachable and engaging.

Ideal for undergraduate courses in digital design and computer engineering, the book is complemented by an extensive online resource with teaching slides, interactive tools like Logisim, and a DLX assembly simulator—offering an enriched learning experience for both instructors and students.