Digital Electronics

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1. Information representation in digital systems

• Introduction to digital systems.
• Number systems. Conversions
• Binary codes

2. Boolean Algebra and logic gates

• Postulates and main properties of Boolean Algebra
• Functions and boolean expressions
• Implementation of logic functions. Logic gates. Characteristics of logic gates
• Logic function minimization: Karnaugh maps

3. Combinational circuits

• Encoders
• Decoders
• Multiplexers
• Demultiplexers
• Comparators

4. Arithmetic combinational circuits

• Unsigned binary arithmetics
• Signed binary arithmetics
• Integer and real number representation
• Adder and substractor circuits
• Multiplier circuits
• Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

5. Latches and Flip-flops

• Introduction. The flip-flop as basic memory element
• D latch
• Synchronous flip-flops
• Asyncronous inputs in synchronous flip-flops
• T flip-flop
• Flip-flop chronograms

6. Synchronous sequential circuits

• Introduction to syncronous circuits
• Finite state machines: Moore and Mealy models
• Analysis of synchronous sequential circuits
• Synthesis of synchronous sequential circuits

7. Registers and counters

• Registers
• Counters

8. Memories

• Introduction. Types of memories
• Memory internal structure
• Random Access Memories (RAM)
• Read Only Memories (ROM)
• Word and size memory expansion
• Memory access: chronograms
• Other memory applications

9. Introduction to digital systems and microprocessors

• Structure of a digital system: datapath and control
• Typical components in a digital system
• Digital System design at the Register-Transfer Level
• Basic structure of a microprocessor
• Operation of a microprocessor. Instructions

10. Programmable Logic Devices (PLD)

• PLD classification
• Programmable logic arrays (PAL, PLA)
• High capacity programmable logic devices: CPLD, FPGA
• Methodology and tools for PLD design