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DIGITAL SYSTEMS 1

Module code: EE103
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
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	Overview
	The Aim of this module is to introduce students to the world of digital design and to equip the students with the necessary skills to tackle real world problems in the design of complex digital systems. See full module descriptor at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering/current-students/module-descriptors Indicative Syllabus: * Binary numbers � the currency of computers * Binary representations � sign and magnitude, two�s complement, BCD * Binary arithmetic � addition, subtraction, multiplication * Boolean functions and Boolean minimisation * Minimisation using Karnaugh maps (up to and including 5-variables) * Implementation using NAND and NOR functions * Sequential Logic � SR, D, JK, T and Master-slave flipflops * Counters * Registers * Programmable Logic Devices * Programmable Array Logic (PAL) * Programmable Logic Arrays (PLA) * Read Only Memory (ROM)

Overview

The Aim of this module is to introduce students to the world of digital design and to equip the students with the necessary skills to tackle real world problems in the design of complex digital systems.
See full module descriptor at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering/current-students/module-descriptors

Indicative Syllabus:
* Binary numbers � the currency of computers
* Binary representations � sign and magnitude, two�s complement, BCD
* Binary arithmetic � addition, subtraction, multiplication
* Boolean functions and Boolean minimisation
* Minimisation using Karnaugh maps (up to and including 5-variables)
* Implementation using NAND and NOR functions
* Sequential Logic � SR, D, JK, T and Master-slave flipflops
* Counters
* Registers
* Programmable Logic Devices
* Programmable Array Logic (PAL)
* Programmable Logic Arrays (PLA)
* Read Only Memory (ROM)

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Conduct basic arithmetic with binary numbers. Perform Boolean algebra. Minimise logic using Karnaugh maps. Implement a logic circuit using only NAND/ NOR gates. Describe the operation of basic flip-flops. Design a synchronous counter. Distinguish between different programmable logic devices.

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes 1 x 2 hour written examination (Autumn). The continuous assessment mark is carried forward as there is no facility for repeating the continuous assessment elements of the course. University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Pre-Requisites
	None

	Co-Requisites
	None

	Additional Reading
	Course Text: Mano, M. Morris, Digital Design, (2nd Ed.), Prentice-Hall, 1991. Reference Test: Floyd, Thomas L., Digital Fundamentals, (7th Ed.), Prentice Hall, 1999. Carter, John W., Digital Designing with Programmable Logic Devices, Prentice Hall, 1997 Wakerly, John F., Digital Design: Principles and Practices (3rd Ed.), Prentice Hall, 2001.

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Electronic Engineering Department.

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