Important commercial applications such as digital computers, data communication systems, digital control systems, industrial and medical electronics and many others depend on digital electronics. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of modern digital electronics from basic Boolean algebra to advanced FPGA- and ASIibased system design. It provides a detailed coverage of the popular hardware description language (VHDL) supported with a large number of examples and case studies. This practical approach competently prepares readers to design logic circuits and systems and create their own applications. Key features: Comprehensive introduction to number systems Comprehensive introduction to Boolean algebra and K-maps Design and Minimization of combinational circuits Well-established concepts and notations Introduction to VHDL with all levels of abstraction Emphasis on gate-level and Register-Transfer Level designs Introduction to Quartus II CAD Software Extensive use of fully-worked examples throughout the text Includes practical examples for the reader/student to carry out