Advice on the Writing Projects for Chapter 9

1. Martin Gardner is probably the best writer of mathematical material for the general public. For this Project, look at [Ga1].

2. Try a good book on circuits, such as [Ch], or switching theory, such as [Ko1]. Amazon.com has subject areas including logic circuits, switching circuits, and switching theory, which could lead to some relevant material. The Web links for Chapter 9 at the Rosen Web Site has many useful links relevant to this and other Projects for this chapter. We also found some interesting Web sites by searching the Web on the words "sequential," "combinational," and "circuit."

3. See the suggestions for Writing Project 2.

4. See the suggestions for Writing Project 2.

5. See the suggestions for Writing Project 2.

6. See the suggestions for Writing Project 2.

7. See Section 9.5 of [HiPe1], as well as the suggestions for Writing Project 2.

8. See the suggestions for Writing Project 2.

9. See the suggestions for Writing Project 2. Also see [HiPe1].

10. See the suggestions for Writing Project 2. A Web search for the phrase "Karnaugh map" turns up some interesting-looking sites.

11. See the suggestions for Writing Project 2.