Digital Systems

Unit code: NEE3104 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
NEF1205 - Engineering Fundamentals
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This unit starts with the examination of simple logic gates and applications including the description of circuit operation in truth table form, the derivation and manipulation of Boolean equations along with the Karnaugh Map reduction technique. Circuit implementation techniques using simple logic gates and universal gate sets are examined along with simple asynchronous (ripple) counting circuits. Other digital circuits such as memory, and arithmetic operation circuits will be covered at an introductory level. Student designs are tested in logic simulation software and implemented on Field Programmable Logic Arrays (FPGA).

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Apply boolean algebra to implement logic circuits using basic logic gates;
  2. Use reduction techniques e.g. K-maps to design simple logic circuits;
  3. Apply flip-flops and analyze their use in counters;
  4. Discuss the operation of digital systems with example circuits.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 20%
Tests
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 20%
Tests
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 30%
Laboratory work
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
Laboratory Reports (2)

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