ELEC1202 Digital Systems and Microprocessors

Combinational Logic Design - Logic and Logic algebra - Combinational logic gates: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, EXOR, EXNOR - Logic Technologies - Truth tables - Combinational logic devices: multiplexer, coder, decoder - Combinational logic design - Logic minimisation and Karnaugh maps - Combinatorial Systems in SystemVerilog Sequential Logic Design - Introduction to sequential logic - Level-sensitive latches (RS, D-Type) - Edge-sensitive flip-flops (D-Type) - Clocks, synchronous and asynchronous circuits - Registers and shift registers - Counters (synchronous and asynchronous) - Timing glitches - Algorithmic State Machine (ASM) design - Moore and Mealy machines - Sequential Systems in SystemVerilog Programmable Logic - Programmable technology: PALs, PLDs and FPGAs - Hardware Description Languages: Introduction to SystemVerilog - Modelling of hardware behaviour in software - Test benches and interpreting simulation results - Hardware synthesis - Software tools Number Representation and Computer Arithmetic - Positional number systems - Unsigned binary numbers and arithmetic - Signed binary number representation and arithmetic - Conversion between number systems - Occurrence and detection of overflow - Half adders and Full Adders - Multi-bit Ripple Carry Adder/Subtracter Introduction to Chip Design - Performance requirements of integrated circuits - Basis of logic gates - MOS logic gates – NAND and NOR - CMOS performance - Logic timing and delays Introduction to Computer Architecture - Busses and contention - Tri-state buffers - Register-based architectures - Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) - Instruction Sets - Introduction to the Fetch-Execute Cycle - Microprocessors and Microcontrollers - SystemVerilog Example(s)

Resources & Reading list

M.S. Nixon (2015). Digital Electronics: A Primer - Introductory Logic Circuit Design. 

M M Mano, M D Ciletti (2007). Digital Design. 

M. Zwolinski (2009). Digital System Design with SystemVerilog. 

J F Wakerly (2006). Digital Design - Principles and Practices. 

Assessment Strategy

Assessment on the module mixes practical and theoretical elements, and formative and summative elements. 4 Problem Sheets on different topics are spread throughout the module, to provide formative feedback. Three technical labs are also associated with the module; they are conducted under the umbrella of ELEC1029 but the marks contribute towards this module. These technical labs consider Discrete Digital Circuits, Bus Operation and Control, addressing the above-listed learning outcomes. An end-of-semester design exercise considers digital systems and microprocessors, addressing the above-listed learning outcomes. It is conducted under the umbrella of ELEC1029 but the marks contribute towards this module. Skills labs are conducted under the umbrella of the zero-credit ELEC1029 module and address its learning outcomes. The marks contribute to a number of ELEC12xx modules, including this one. An end-of-module exam provides summative assessment on all topics covered.

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