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Module Aims
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To provide the student with a thorough understanding of the principles and practical aspects of modern digital circuits and systems.
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Learning Outcomes
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On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
analyse and understand combinational and sequential logic circuitry;
design combinational and sequential logic circuitry;
design digital systems,
design interfaces to digital computer systems.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
9
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Laboratories |
15
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
27
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Combinational Logic: encoders/decoders; multiplexers/demultiplexers; parity and Hamming codes.
Binary Arithmetic: look-ahead carry adders; multiplication and division; floating point arithmetic; ALU and accumulator.
Sequential Logic: analysis and design using state diagram and state table; state assignment and reduction.
Digital Circuitry: comparison of TTL, ECL, IIL and MOS technologies with reference to speed, power consumption, noise margin, loading and cost. Methods of data bussing.
Digital Storage: bistable latch; single word memory; organisation of memory systems; static and dynamic RAM; ROM.
Programmable Logic Devices: ROM, PLA, PAL, GAL in logic design.
Microprocessor Interfacing: parallel I/O; serial I/O; video controllers; timers.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 25% | Examination Weight | 75% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Tocci, R. J. "Digital Systems", Prentice Hall, 1995
Floyd, T. L. "Digital Fundamentals", Merrill, 1994
Katz, R. H. "Contemporary Logic Design", Benjamin, 1994
Cahil, S. J. "Digital and Microprocessor Engineering", Ellis-Horwood, 1993
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| DME | B.Eng. in Digital Media Engineering |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| EE | BEng in Electronic Engineering |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| ICE | BEng Info and Communications Engineering |
| ME | B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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