Thanks for the reply... Actually, I think my question is more fundamental. I'm interested in putting together simple circuits using simple ICs. However, everywhere I look I see tutorials that example an IC's function and then they show you the schematic but with resistors or capacitors in the schematic with no explanation as to why they are there or why they are needed. So, my question is, why is the purpose of the resistors, capacitors, or inductors in digital circuits? I've heard they are necessary for smoothing out power or something, is that correct?
Also, what is the process to build a circuit? Let's say I got all of the ICs and I know how to hook them together because I know which AND gate needs to go to which OR gate and the flip-flops, etc... Once I get past that stage, is there something I need to do to actually realize it physically (as in wirewrapping it or breadboarding it?) Can I just hook up the ICs directly through wire-wrap? Or do I need to add in resistors and stuff in between (and if so, how do I determine which resistor values or capacitance values for capacitors?)
How does the propagation delay and stuff fit in? I think I'm just confused as to how the resistor/capacitor/etc. stuff fits in to the picture.
Thanks again for putting up with my dumb newbie questions...
-j