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Building the ALU for an 8-Bit Computer

Offered By: Ben Eater via YouTube

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Computer Architecture Courses Circuit Design Courses Logic Gates Courses Binary Arithmetic Courses

Course Description

Overview

Construct the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) for an 8-bit computer in this 16-minute video tutorial. Learn how to assemble the ALU using readily available electronic components, including 74LS283 4-bit binary full adders, 74LS86 Quad XOR gates, and a 74LS245 Octal bus transceiver. Follow step-by-step instructions to wire the components together, incorporating LEDs for visual feedback. Gain insights into the fundamental operations of an ALU and its role in computer architecture. Utilize the provided parts list to gather necessary materials, and refer to the accompanying website for additional resources and information.

Syllabus

Building the ALU


Taught by

Ben Eater

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