Understanding and Interpreting Standard-Logic Data Sheets (SZZA036C)
by Stephen M. Nolan, Jose M. Soltero, Shreyas Rao · Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments application report explaining every parameter on a standard-logic datasheet: recommended operating conditions, VIH and VOL thresholds, propagation delay, setup and hold times, quiescent and dynamic supply current, ESD ratings, and the test conditions behind each specified number.
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Ben Eater: Build an 8-bit Computer From Scratch
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