Electronics II
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
To obtain basic skills in analysis and conception of digital electric circuits. To know the basic building blocks of a computer. To be able to simulate a digital circuit before its physical implementation. To know the basic principles and be able to use programmable logic.
Contents
1. Introduction
Digital systems versus Analog systems. Levels pf integration. Applications. Number systems. Binary numbers.
2. BOOLEAN Algebra
Logic functions. Axioms, properties and theorems. Canonical forms. Karnaugh maps. Gate-Level minimization. Don’t-care conditions. NAND and NOR implementation.
3. Digital Integrated Circuits
Logic families. Electric levels. Main characteristics: Fan-Out; Propagation delays; Noise margin. TTL circuits. Positive, negative and mixed logic.
4. Combinational circuits
Coders and decoders. Multiplexers. Comparators. Summers.
5. Synchronous Sequential Circuits
SR and D latches. SR, D, T and JK Flip-Flops. Mealy and Moore state machines. State diagrams.
6. Registers and Counters
Simple registers, shift registers. Synchronous counters.
7. Memories
Memory characteristics and capacity. Memory types; RAM, ROM, EPROM. Dynamic RAM.
8. Programmable Logic
PLA. PAL. CPLD. FPGA
9. Circuit Families
RTL, DTL and TTL.
Teaching Methods
The teaching method is based in theoretical, practical and laboratory classes. Strong emphasis is placed on projecting, simulating and implementing logic circuits.
Assessment
The assessment is based on 2 parts: Theoretical (70%) and Laboratorial (30%)
Assessment elements are graded using the interval [0,20].
The theoretical part can be achieved either through 2 Tests or a Final Exam – Minimum grade 9.5
- [F1] Test 1 – Minimum grade 8.0 (35%)
- [F2] Test 2 - Minimum grade 8.0 (35%)
- [Ex1] Final Exam 1 (70%)
- [Ex2] Final Exam 2 (70%)
The Laboratorial part hás minimum grade 9.5
- [L] Laboratory (30%)
[NF] Final Grade: NF = Max{(F1 + F2)/2; Ex1; Ex 2}×0.7 + L×0.3
If NF>= 9.5 : Approved
If NF< 9.5 : Failed
Recommended Reading
1. “Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals” - Morris Mano; Charles Kime – Prentice-Hall
2. “Digital Design – Principles and Practices” – John Wakerly – Prentice Hall – 3rd Ed. Updated
3. “Digital Design” – Morris Mano - Prentice-Hall – 3rd Ed.
4. “Digital Circuits and Microprocessors” - Herbert Taub - International Student Edition; McGRAW-HILL
5. “Sistemas Digitais” - António J. G. Padilla - McGRAW-HILL - 1993
6. “Integrated Electronics: Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems “ - Millman; Halkias - International Student Edition; McGRAW-HILL
7. “Microelectronics: Digital and Analog Circuits and Systems” - Jacob Millman - International Student Edition; McGRAW-HILL
8. “Electrónica Digital” - L. Cuesta; A. Gil Padilla; F. Remiro - Schaum McGRAW-HILL
Teaching Staff
- Daniele Bortoli [responsible]
