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Module Title	Digital and Analogue Electronics II
Module Code	EE201
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Mr Liam Meany	Office Number	S142
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

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

Learning Outcomes

1. analyse and understand combinational and sequential logic circuitry;
2. design combinational and sequential logic circuitry;
3. design digital systems (including microprocessor systems);
4. design interfaces to digital computer systems.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	9	No Description
Lecture	24	No Description
Laboratory	15	No Description
Independent Study	77	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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 Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Tocci, R. J.: 0, Digital Systems, Prentice Hall,
Floyd, T. L.: 1994, Digital Fundamentals, Merrill,
Katz, R. H.: 1994, Contemporary Logic Design, Benjamin,
Cahil, S. J.: 1993, Digital and Microprocessor Engineering, Ellis Horwood,

Other Resources

2301, Website, Sean Marlow, 2009, EE201: Digital Circuits and Systems, http://elm.eeng.dcu.ie/~ee201/,

Programme or List of Programmes

ECE	BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

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