Digital Systems (COMP20020)

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General

Credits:

Level:

Semester:

Semester Two

Subject:

Computer Science

School:

Computer Science & Informatics

Module Coordinator:

Dr Christopher Bleakley

The module reviews the theory and practice of designing digital systems. Boolean logic and binary number systems are reviewed.Design of combination circuits is covered including truth tables and a range of basic circuits (decoders, encoders, multiplexers, adders, subtracters, multipliers). Use of Karnaugh maps for logic minimisation is explained. Design of sequential circuits is covered including basic elements (clocks, latches and flip-flops) and basic circuits (counts, shift registers). Specification and design of Finite State Machines is explained. Memory systems are described. Design issues including race conditions, hazards and glitches are considered.

Outcomes

Relationship between Boolean logic and circuit design.Use of binary number systems in circuit design.Design of simple combinational circuits.Use of Karnaugh maps.Design of simple sequential circuits.Understand the behaviour of basic synchronous components such as D and JK-flip-flops.Design and analysis of Mealy and Moore Finite State Machines.Use of state assignment and reduction.Interpretation of timing diagrams.Understanding of memory systems.Understanding of digital design issues.

Workload

	Hrs/Semester
Lectures	24
Practical	20
Autonomous Student Learning	66
Total Workload	110

Assessment

	% of Final Grade	Timing
Assignment: 5 assignments including theoretical and pracical work	40	Varies over the Semester
Class Test: Class test	10	Varies over the Semester
Examination: End of semester exam	50	2 hour End of Semester Exam

Resits

Resit Opportunities

End of Semester Exam

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible

Dependencies

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Pre-Requisite :

Required :

Co-Requisite :

Incompatibles : Digital Electronics (EEEN20050)

Additional Information :

Equivalent Modules

Prior Learning

Requirements:

Excluded:

Recommended:

Students should have taken an introductory course in Computer Architecture such as Comp10040 or the equivalent.

Availability

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates only to 2010/2011, and is subject to change.

Lectures	Semester 2 Offering 1	Mon: 16:00-16:50 (Sem2: All Weeks)
Lectures	Semester 2 Offering 1	Wed: 14:00-14:50 (Sem2: All Weeks)
Practical	Semester 2 Offering 1	Fri: 11:00-12:50 (Sem2: All Weeks)
Practical	Semester 2 Offering 2	Fri: 14:00-15:50 (Sem2: All Weeks)

Curricular information is subject to change

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