EE2C2-Digital Circuit Design

Module Provider: Electronic Engin
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Terms in which taught: Autumn
Module Convenor: Eur Ing Dr RS Sherratt
Pre-requisites: SE1EA5 and SE1EB5 and SE1CB5 or MA116
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9

Email: r.s.sherratt@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
This module aims to build on the student's existing knowledge of digital design by considering more advanced topics in sequential system design, programmable logic, digital-to-analogue conversion and analogue-to-digital conversion.

Assessable learning outcomes:
Students completing this module will be familiar with the Finite-state machine (FSM) paradigm for generalised sequential logic systems. They will appreciate the differences between synchronous and asynchronous (fundamental-mode) FSMs, and be capable of analysing and designing both types of FSM. They will be familiar with different type of programmable logic device (EPROM, PAL, PLA) and be able to program them to implement combinational and sequential logic functions. Finally they will be aware of the different techniques available for analogue-to digital conversion (ADC) and digital-to-analogue conversion (DAC), and will understand the issues involved in choosing suitable types of ADC and DAC for particular applications.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
1. Finite-state machines (FSMs), synchronous and asynchronous FSMs
2. FSM definition using state diagrams and state tables
3. State reduction, implication charts, merger diagrams, state assignment
4. Hazards, races and instabilities in asynchronous FSMs
5. Programmable logic types: EPROM, PAL, PLA
6. Programming technology: fuse, antifuse, insulated-gate MOSFET
7. PAL devices: combinational and registered
8. Hardware definition languages: CUPL, VHDL
9. Combinational logic and FSMs implemented on PALs
10. Simulation of Pals
11. Digital-to-analogue converters (DACs)
12. Types of DAC, operation, properties and applications
13. Analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs)
14. Types of ADC, operation and applications

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	20
Tutorials/seminars
Practicals
Other contact (eg study visits)
Total hours	20
Number of essays or assignments
Other (eg major seminar paper)

Assessment:
Coursework:
None
Relative percentage of coursework :
Examinations:
One 2-hour examination paper in May/June.
Requirements for a pass:
40% overall
Reassessment arrangements:
A resit examination in August / September