Introduction to digital circuits

Lectures:
1. Boolean algebra
2. Switching functions and circuits
3. Functionally complete logic systems
4. Circuit minimization
5. Structural switching circuits (coder,
decoder, multiplexer, ROM, ...)
6. Arithmetical and logical circuits
7. Sequential circuits
8. Automata design
9. Automata realization
10. VHDL basics
11. Programmable logic circuits

Osnovna:

• J. Virant, Logične osnove odločanja in pomnjenja v računalniških sistemih, Ljubljana: Fakulteta za računalništvo in informatiko, 1996, ISBN 961‐6209‐01‐9.
• I. Lebar Bajec, Preklopne strukture in sistemi: zbirka rešenih primerov in nalog z rešitvami, Ljubljana: Fakulteta za računalništvo in informatiko, 2002, ISBN 961‐6209‐31‐0.
• K. Skahill, VHDL for Programmable Logic, Addison Wesley, 1996, ISBN 0‐201‐89586‐2.

Dodatna literatura:

• T. Floyd, Digital fundamentals, Prentice Hall, cop. 1997, ISBN 0‐13‐398488‐5.
• F. Wakerly, Digital design, Prentice Hall, cop. 2000, ISBN 0‐13‐769191‐2.
• M. Mano, Digital design, Prentice Hall, (3rd edititon), cop., 2001, ISBN 0‐13‐062121‐8.

The object of this course is mastering and understanding efficient practical solutions and gaining a thorough understanding of digital logic, time in digital domain, memory cell and basic of the automaton.

Knowledge and understanding:
Understanding basic digital circuit design concepts. Mastering digital circuit minimization. Understanding the basics of the sequence circuit and automaton.

Application:
Using basic tools for circuit development and realization.

Reflection:
Comprehension and understanding of the basics of digital circuits design.

Transferable skills:
Boolean logic concepts. Basic digital circuits design.

Lectures, lab practice.

Continuing (homework, project work)
Final (written and oral exam)
grading: 5 (fail), 6-10 (pass) (according to the Statute of UL)

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