DLD Chapter 1
DLD Chapter 1
CHAPTER – I
Introduction to Digital Logic Design
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Department of Electronics Engineering
Lecturer: Ambasa Aklilu (MSc)
Introduction
● In todays world, the term “Digital” has become part of
our everyday vocabulary because of the dramatic way
that the digital circuits and digital techniques have
become so widely used in almost all areas of our life:
● Computers
● Automation
● Robots and so on
● Generally digital circuits are favorable in speed, ease
of design, Programmability, flexibility and functionality.
● Generally;
– 1 is represented by the higher voltage (HIGH) and
– 0 is represented by the lower voltage (LOW).
Rise Time → time required for pulse to go from LOW level to HIGH.
Fall Time → time required for pulse to go from HIGH level to LOW.
Amplitude → the maximum value of a digital waveform.
Pulse Width → the time gap between the raising edge and falling edge.