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Module Title	Digital Circuits and Systems
Module Code	EE201
School	School of Electronic Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Gabriel-Miro Muntean	Office Number	S326
Level	4	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To provide the student with a thorough understanding of the principles and practical aspects of modern digital circuits and systems.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, the student will be able to

design combinational logic circuits & solve problems with: encoders; decoders; multiplexers; demultiplexers (PO1, PO2)
apply computer codes: ASCII; BCD; Parity codes; Hamming codes (PO1, PO2)
use binary and floating point arithmetic and design computer architecture components: adders; multipliers and dividers; ALU and accumulator (PO1, PO2, PO3)
analyse and design sequential logic circuits using state diagram and state table, employing state assignment and reduction. (PO2, PO3)
evaluate the performance of digital circuits from the TTL, ECL, IIL and MOS technologies and demonstrate knowledge about their speed, power consumption, noise margin, loading and cost. (PO1, PO3, PO6)
distinguish among different digital storage: bistable latch; single word memory; static and dynamic RAM; ROM, organisation of memory systems. (PO1, PO2)
design complex arrays of programmable logic devices: ROM, PLA, PAL, GAL. (PO1)
describe and explain microprocessor interfacing: parallel I/O; serial I/O; video controllers; timers. (PO1)
solve various engineering problems (PO2, PO3, PO5)

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	9
Laboratories	15
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	27

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

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.

Indicative Syllabus

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.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Indicative Reading List

Tocci, R. J. "Digital Systems", Prentice Hall, 1995Floyd, T. L. "Digital Fundamentals", Merrill, 1994Katz, R. H. "Contemporary Logic Design", Benjamin, 1994Cahil, S. J. "Digital and Microprocessor Engineering", Ellis-Horwood, 1993

Contribution to Programme Areas:

Science & Mathematics	Discipline - specific Technology	Information and Communications Technology	Design and Development	Engineering Practice	Social and Business Context
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Contribution to Programme Outcomes:

Knowledge and Its Application:
The ability to derive and apply solutions from a knowledge of sciences, engineering sciences, technology and mathematics

Problem Solving:
The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve engineering problems;

Design:
The ability to design a system, component or process to meet specified needs, to design and conduct experiments and to analyse and interpret data;

Ethical Practice:
An understanding of the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment

Effective Work and Learning:
The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning;

Effective Communication:
The ability to communicate effectively with the engineering community and with society at large

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Teaching & Learning Strategies/Assessment Methodology:
Teaching by giving lectures and conducting tutorials

Students have access to complementary online materials and a laboratory manual.

Bi-montly practical (laboratory) assignments. (15%)

Learning outcome assessed by two assignments (10%) and a written exam (75%).

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