Computers, Software Engineering, and Digital Devices examines digital and logical devices, displays, testing, software, and computers, presenting the fundamental concepts needed to ensure a thorough understanding of each field.

Computers, Software Engineering, and Digital Devices treats the emerging fields of programmable logic, hardware description languages, and parallel computing in detail. Each article includes defining terms, references, and sources of further information.

Features of Computers, Software Engineering, and Digital Devices:

• Provides a sharply focused reference for specialists in digital and logical devices, displays, testing, software, and computers
• Includes defining terms, references, and suggestions for further reading in each chapter
• Contains the latest information contributed by leading international experts
• Offers updates in relevant chapters and new articles on programmable logic and hardware description languages

Contents

Digital Devices

1. Logic Elements
2. Memory Devices
3. Logical Devices
4. Microprocessors
5. Displays
6. Data Acquisition
7. Testing

Computer Engineering

8. Organization
9. Programming
10. Input and Output
11. Secure Electronic Commerce
12. Software Engineering
13. Computer Graphics
14. Computer Networks
15. Fault Tolerance
16. Knowledge Engineering
17. Parallel Processors
18. Operating Systems
19. Computer and Communications Security
20. Computer Reliability

Mathematics, Symbols, and Physical Constants

• Greek Alphabet
• International System of Units (SI)
• Conversion Constants and Multipliers
• Physical Constants
• Symbols and Terminology for Physical and Chemical Quantities
• Credits
• Probability for Electrical and Computer Engineers

Index

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