Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
4603ICBTEL-APR-PAR
4603ICBTEL-MAR-PAR
4603ICBTEL-SEP-PAR
Aims
To provide an introduction to Boolean Logic and the operation of combinational and sequential digital logic circuits.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe the principles of Boolean logic and algorithms
2.
Examine electronics through analysing and designing basic combinational & sequential logic circuits related experiments
3.
Identify combinational & sequential digital circuits and applications
4.
Apply the knowledge in digital electronic circuit design & General Computer Architecture
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Digital Systems and Binary Numbers
Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates
Combinational Logic
Sequential Logic
MPU & MCU Development
Digital Systems and Binary Numbers
- Digital Systems
- Number Conversions
- Binary Corded Decimal
- 1’s and 2’s Compliment
- Gray Code
Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates
- Boolean Logics
- Logic Gates and Functions
- DE Morgan’s Theorems and gate equivalence.
- POS and SOP functions
- K – Map Simplification
- NAND and NOR implementation
Combinational Logic
- Combinational Logic Circuits
- Adders & Subtractor
- Decoders & Encoders
- Multiplexer & Demultiplexers
- Comparators
Sequential Logic
- Digital logic and combinational circuits Latches and Flip-Flops:
- SR latch, Latches as contact-bounce eliminators, Edge triggered SR, D-type, J-K Flip-Flops.
- Digital Counters: asynchronous and synchronous counters concept, Counter design using S-R/JK/D-type flip-flops. Shift Registers: serial shift registers, serial in-parallel out shift registers, bidirectional shift registers & timers.
- Sequential circuits design. Use CAD tools to carry out circuit design and simulation.
MPU & MCU Development
- Von Numen & Harvard General Computer Architecture
- PROM, PLA, PA and FPGA Architecture.
Module Overview:
This module provides an introduction to Boolean Logic and the operation of combinational and sequential digital logic circuits.
This module provides an introduction to Boolean Logic and the operation of combinational and sequential digital logic circuits.
Additional Information:
This module provides a theoretical and practical learning experience of digital electronics fundamentals.
This module provides a theoretical and practical learning experience of digital electronics fundamentals.