Written for an advanced-level course in digital systems design, DIGITAL SYSTEMS DESIGN USING VHDL integrates the use of the industry-standard hardware description language VHDL into the digital design process. Following a review of basic concepts of logic design, the author introduces the basics of VHDL, and then incorporates more coverage of advanced VHDL topics. Rather than simply teach VHDL as a programming language, this book emphasizes the practical use of VHDL in the digital design process.

Chapter 1 Review of Logic Design Fundamentals
Chapter 2 Introduction to VHDL
Chapter 3 Introduction to Programmable Logic Devices
Chapter 4 Design Examples
Chapter 5 SM Charts and Microprogramming
Chapter 6 Designing with Field Programmable Gate Arrays
Chapter 7 Floating-Point Arithmetic
Chapter 8 Additional Topics in VHDL
Chapter 9 Design of a RISC Microprocessor
Chapter 10 Hardward Testing and Design for Testability
Chapter 11 Additional Design Examples