Computer Systems and Logic - Course Summary and Exercises

Comprehensive exercises and summaries covering all topics in Computer Systems and Logic, including boolean algebra, logic circuits, sequential circuits, and advanced digital design.

Overview

This repository contains 7 comprehensive exercises that reinforce and expand upon concepts learned throughout the Computer Systems and Logic course. Each exercise includes detailed explanations, problems, and solutions.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Course Summary and Basics

• Fundamental concepts review
• Signal types and characteristics
• Number systems overview
• Binary arithmetic fundamentals

Exercise 2: ASCII, Parity, and BCD

• ASCII character encoding
• Parity bit error detection
• Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) representation
• Data encoding techniques

Exercise 3: Boolean Algebra Simplification

• Boolean algebra laws and theorems
• Logic gate simplification
• Karnaugh maps
• Expression optimization

Exercise 4: Logic Functions and Multiplexers

• Combinational logic design
• Multiplexer and demultiplexer circuits
• Logic function implementation
• Selector circuits

Exercise 5: Combinational Logic Circuits

• Adders and subtractors
• Comparators
• Encoders and decoders
• Complex combinational designs

Exercise 6: Sequential Circuits

• Flip-flops and latches
• Registers and counters
• State machines
• Sequential circuit analysis

Exercise 7: Advanced Digital Design

• Memory systems
• Timing and synchronization
• Advanced sequential circuits
• Real-world applications

Running the Examples

Run the main Python script to see interactive demonstrations:

python py_16_course_summary_and_exercises_gh.py

Or run individual exercise scripts:

cd ex1_course_summary_and_basics
python ex1_course_summary_and_basics.py

Requirements

• Python 3.8 or higher
• No external dependencies (uses only Python standard library)

Project Structure

py_16_course_summary_and_exercises_gh/
├── ex1_course_summary_and_basics/
│   ├── ex1_course_summary_and_basics.py
│   └── e1_and_course_summary.md
├── ex2_ascii_parity_and_bcd/
│   ├── ex2_ascii_parity_and_bcd.py
│   └── e2.md
├── ex3_boolean_algebra_simplification/
│   ├── ex3_boolean_algebra_simplification.py
│   └── e3.md
├── ex4_logic_functions_and_multiplexers/
│   ├── ex4_logic_functions_and_multiplexers.py
│   ├── e4.md
│   └── co_sys_e3v2.md
├── ex5_combinational_logic_circuits/
│   ├── ex5_combinational_logic_circuits.py
│   └── e5.md
├── ex6_sequential_circuits/
│   ├── ex6_sequential_circuits.py
│   └── e6.md
├── ex7_advanced_digital_design/
│   ├── ex7_advanced_digital_design.py
│   └── e7.md
├── py_16_course_summary_and_exercises_gh.py
└── README.md

Learning Objectives

After completing these exercises, you will be able to:

• Apply boolean algebra to simplify logic expressions
• Design and analyze combinational logic circuits
• Implement sequential circuits and state machines
• Understand data encoding schemes (ASCII, BCD, parity)
• Solve real-world digital design problems
• Optimize logic circuits for efficiency

Topics Covered

• Digital Logic: Gates, truth tables, boolean expressions
• Combinational Circuits: Adders, multiplexers, decoders
• Sequential Circuits: Flip-flops, registers, counters, state machines
• Data Representation: ASCII, BCD, parity bits
• Circuit Optimization: Karnaugh maps, boolean simplification
• Advanced Design: Memory systems, timing analysis

Related Repositories

This is part of the Computer Systems and Logic course series:

• py_01_signal_and_num_sys
• py_02_analog_signals
• py_03_digital_signals
• py_04_number_systems
• py_05_conversions
• py_06_complements
• py_07_signed_magnitude
• py_08_binary_addition_subtraction
• py_09_floating_point_representation
• py_10_binary_coded_decimals
• py_11_coding_schemas
• py_12_parity_bits
• py_13_clock_signals
• py_14_transmission_types
• py_15_transmission_methods

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