Digital Logic Courses and Certifications

Ben Eater

8-Bit CPU Reset Circuit and Power Supply Tips

Learn essential techniques for designing reset circuits and optimizing power supplies in 8-bit CPU systems, enhancing reliability and performance.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

8-Bit CPU Control Signal Overview

Detailed overview of control signals in an 8-bit breadboard computer, covering memory, RAM, instruction register, and program counter operations with practical demonstrations.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

8-Bit Computer Build - Connecting the Bus and Output Register

Learn to build an 8-bit register and connect components through a common bus and clock signal, advancing your understanding of computer architecture and digital logic design.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

JK Flip-Flop Racing: Demonstrating Race Conditions

Explore JK flip-flop racing: build, test, and understand circuit failures. Discover race conditions in digital logic and learn from hands-on experimentation with electronic components.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

RAM Module Testing and Troubleshooting - Fixing Issues and Modifying Clock Edge Triggering

Learn to test, troubleshoot, and modify a RAM module, focusing on fixing issues and improving clock-triggered writes in digital circuit design.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

RAM Module Build for 8-Bit Computer - Part 3

Constructing a RAM module with DIP switches and logic for manual data input in program mode, while enabling bus-to-RAM data writing in run mode.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

RAM Module Build for 8-Bit Computer - Part 1

Detailed walkthrough of building a RAM module for an 8-bit computer, focusing on component selection and initial assembly steps.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

ALU Design for 8-Bit Computer

Explore the design of an 8-bit computer's Arithmetic and Logic Unit, covering binary addition and negative number representation in digital systems.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

Building the ALU for an 8-Bit Computer

Construct an 8-bit computer's ALU using basic electronic components. Learn about binary addition, logic gates, and digital circuit design principles.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

Clock Logic for 8-Bit Computer - Part 4

Explore the logic behind an 8-bit computer clock module, combining 555 timers and logic gates to create a functional timing system for digital circuits.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

Bistable 555 Timer for 8-Bit Computer Clock - Part 3

Explore the construction of a computer clock using 555 timers, focusing on the bistable multivibrator for debouncing the toggle switch in manual and oscillator modes.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

Monostable 555 Timer for 8-Bit Computer Clock - Part 2

Explore monostable 555 timer configuration for debouncing pushbuttons in 8-bit computer clock design. Learn circuit assembly, component roles, and practical implementation techniques.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

D Flip-Flop: Design, Implementation, and Testing

Explore D flip-flop construction, timing, and functionality. Learn to build and test this fundamental digital logic component using basic electronic parts.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

How a Transistor Works - NPN Bipolar Junction Transistor Explained

Explore the inner workings of NPN bipolar junction transistors, understanding their function and operation in electronic circuits.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ben Eater

How Semiconductors Work: A Detailed Look at Materials and Diodes

Explore the fascinating world of semiconductor materials and diodes, delving into their intricate workings and fundamental principles.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video