Summary

This chapter introduced two core lab tools—Logisim Evolution and Ripes—and guided you through initial hands-on exercises for a digital logic circuit and a simple instruction execution walkthrough.

In the following chapters, you will:

• Use Logisim Evolution to build more complex combinational and sequential circuits.
• Use Ripes to understand CPU datapaths and control logic in greater depth.
• Use simulation environments to learn more advanced computer organization topics.