Course Overview
Introduces the principles and techniques of modern digital systems. Major topics covered include: number systems, logic elements and equations, combinational logic circuits, flip-flop circuits and sequential logic devices counters, digital arithmetic circuits, memory devices, integrated-circuit logic families and interfacing techniques. Each topic is reinforced by practical applications examined in the laboratory section of the course.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
5.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Develop and simplify logic equations using truth tables, Boolean identities and Karnaugh Maps.
- Implement logic equations using TTL and/or CMOS digital gates.
- Describe, by means of truth tables, logic equations or state diagrams the operation of the following MSI circuits: flip-flops, counters, MMV’s, shift registers, adders.
- Design logic circuits including: combinatorial logic, counters, sequencers, shift registers, half and full adders, scanners, etc.
- Describe the construction and operation of basic semiconductor memory devices and programmable logic devices.
- Describe the hardware organization within a typical computer including control unit, memory unit, buses and I/O devices.
- Read and understand digital IC terminology as specified in the manufacturer's data sheet.
- Quote and implement various considerations that need to be observed when interfacing digital circuits from different logic families.
- Demonstrate in the laboratory the ability to assemble, test and trouble-shoot various digital circuits.
- Use computer simulation software to design and evaluate simple digital circuits.
Effective as of Winter 2020
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