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Karnaugh Maps

Posted by chrislego88 on Sep 29, 2009 in Basic Computer Engineering Concepts

Karnaugh maps or K-maps for short are used for simplifying Boolean expressions. K-maps are constructed depending on the number of variables, or bits, in the expression. For example if the expression is f(A,B,C,D) = A + D, there are 4 bits to consider. Before starting to construct the K-Map you should first create the truth [...]

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Finite State Machines

A Finite State Machine (FSM), or just state machine, is a model of behavior composed of a finite number of states. We use these in computer engineering to model a “machine” with primitive memory. Based on the signals  we recieve, we go to a certain state where information is processed, and then we wait for [...]

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ABEL Logic Simplified

Posted by Eli on Jul 27, 2009 in Basic Computer Engineering Concepts

ABEL Logic is the simpliest way to turn an idea in your brain to a working digital circuit.  It is very easy to understand, works like english and functions like a digital circuit so you can easily turn any idea into a working PLD chip that’ll do exactly what you want.  To get started writing [...]

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How To Count In Binary

Posted by Eli on Jul 27, 2009 in Basic Computer Engineering Concepts, Math

Binary numbers work exactly like our decimal system. It’s called Decimal because it has 10 total combinations per digit. For instance we count 0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9 which gives us 10 total numbers we can use in a single digit. When we run out of digits we add one to the leading digit and switch the current digit [...]

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Complex Numbers

Basics
A complex number can be represented graphically in the complex plane.

This point can be described in several different ways:

Note that the third relationship is derived when substituting these trigonometric functions into the first relationship:

Also:

Addition/Subtraction of Complex Numbers:
Rectangular:

Polar: There is no simple way of doing this. The best method would be to convert to rectangular [...]

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