Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Address novel design challenges by choosing appropriate analysis and design methods.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of state-of-the-art commercial software tools for digital system design.
- Select an appropriate numerical approach for different simple mathematical problems.
- Model software systems before implementation.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The principles and application of Design for Test
- The use of programs for numerical solution of mathematical equations.
- The principles of Object-Oriented programming, including the concepts of inheritance, abstraction and polymorphism.
- Sequential digital system design for implementation in CPLDs and FPGAs.
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Design testbenches to verify electronic design.
- Design, write and debug Object-Oriented programs
- Build and debug a digital circuit.
- Use simple numerical programs to solve physical problems
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Effectively integrate reusable OO libraries.
- Describe state machines of moderate complexity in SystemVerilog, simulate and synthesise into hardware.
- Develop CPLD and FPGA implementations of combinational and sequential digital systems.
- Analyse, enhance and debug existing OO programs.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Follow-up work | 12 |
| Completion of assessment task | 32 |
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 12 |
| Specialist Laboratory | 24 |
| Wider reading or practice | 32 |
| Total study time | 148 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Online documents. Lecture notes and details of assignments and assessment schemes will be provided on line.
Laboratory space and equipment required. IC fabrication facilities
Software requirements. The student version of Orcad/PSpice and LTSpice
Textbooks
Spencer R R & Ghausi M S (2003). Introduction to Electronic Circuit Design. Prentice Hall.
Lidwell W, Holden K and Butler J (2010). Universal Principles of Design. Rockport Publishers Inc.
Williams T (2005). The Circuit Designer's Companion. Newnes,.
Sedra A S & Smith K C (2004). Microelectronic Circuits. OUP.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
This module is assessed entirely by a combination of coursework exercises, presentations and reports, along with demonstrations. There is no referral opportunity for this module. There is no external repeat opportunity for this module.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal