Computing Fundamentals Tutors: ALU Series (Part 7 of 4-Bit CPU Creation Super-Series)
4 videos • 116 views • by Dan's Game Dev Channel This series of videos walks through the creation of a simulated 4-Bit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) which is a core component of CPUs, and performs arithmetic operations in digital hardware. Although it is quite specific and limited in scope, it is a good introduction to the design of ALU circuits. This playlist is part of a larger series that charts the creation of a simulated 4-Bit CPU, with clear explanations of what is happening at every step of the way. Following this Super-Series is a great way to gain a strong understanding of the hardware that underpins computers, and is a great learning experience for anyone interested in computing as a career or hobby. Roadmap: 1: Decoder Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 2: Adder Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 3: Memory Cell Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 4: Multiplex Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 5: Registers Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 6: Memory Bank Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 7: ALU Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 8: CPU Design Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 9: Control Unit Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 10: 4-Bit CPU Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... These videos use DigitalWorks, free digital electronics simulation software, available from Mechaniqueat https://www.mecanique.co.uk/shop/inde... Understanding the basics of digital electronics is fundamental to the understanding of computer hardware, and this software allows you to explore that without the need for hardware, soldering irons and the such like. This video has been made for teaching use at Northumbria University in England, but has been made publicly available. https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/