Study Guide

Learning objectives

The student understands the fundamental topics in digital system design. He/she is familiar with basic concepts of the digital techniques and their mutual dependences. The student knows essential applications of the digital electronics and constructions.

Content

Digital technique basics and applications
Number systems, Boolean algebra and codes
Combinational circuit design
Sequential circuit design, state machines and diagrams
Programmable logic or alternatively basics of VHDL
Electrical statistics
Laboratory exercises

Materials

Lecture material and links to various web based tutorials and component data sheets.
Barry Wilkinson with Rafic Makki: Digital System Design (second edition)