Implementing finite state machines in a computer-based teaching system

Charles H. Hacker; Renate Sitte

doi:10.1117/12.364520

29 September 1999 Implementing finite state machines in a computer-based teaching system

Charles H. Hacker, Renate Sitte

Proceedings Volume 3894, Education in Microelectronics and MEMS; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.364520
Event: Asia Pacific Symposium on Microelectronics and MEMS, 1999, Gold Coast, Australia

Abstract

Finite State Machines (FSM) are models for functions commonly implemented in digital circuits such as timers, remote controls, and vending machines. Teaching FSM is core in the curriculum of many university digital electronic or discrete mathematics subjects. Students often have difficulties grasping the theoretical concepts in the design and analysis of FSM. This has prompted the author to develop an MS-Windows^TM compatible software, WinState, that provides a tutorial style teaching aid for understanding the mechanisms of FSM. The animated computer screen is ideal for visually conveying the required design and analysis procedures. WinState complements other software for combinatorial logic previously developed by the author, and enhances the existing teaching package by adding sequential logic circuits. WinState enables the construction of a students own FSM, which can be simulated, to test the design for functionality and possible errors.

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Charles H. Hacker and Renate Sitte "Implementing finite state machines in a computer-based teaching system", Proc. SPIE 3894, Education in Microelectronics and MEMS, (29 September 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.364520

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