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Course Syllabus
CT 203 Digital Logic I^ CTPG
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers Boolean algebra, operation of digital combinational gates, flip-flop circuitry, shift registers and clock circuits and design combinational and sequential circuits. The laboratory is an essential phase of this course, which emphasizes the use of logic probes, logic pulsers and logic clips on gating circuits, flip-flops, counters, shift registers and multiplexers and demultiplexers.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
EXPECTED COMPETENCIES
Course Syllabus
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
•Distinguish between analog and digital representations. •Cite the advantages and drawbacks of digital techniques compared with analog. •Understand the need for analog-to-digital converters (ADC’s ) and digital to analog converters (DACs). •Recognize the basic characteristics of the binary number system. •Convert a binary number to its decimal equivalent •Count in the binary number system. •Identify typical digital signals •Identify a timing diagram. •State the differences between parallel and serial transmission. •Describe the property of memory. •Describe the major parts of a digital computer and understand their functions. •Distinguish among microcomputers, microprocessors, and micro controllers. •Convert a number from one number system (decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal) to its equivalent in one of the other number systems. •Cite the advantages of the octal and hexadecimal number systems. •Count in octal and hexadecimal •Represent decimal numbers using the BCD and straight binary. •Understand the purpose of alphanumeric codes such as the ASCII code. •Explain the parity method for error detection •Determine the parity bit to be attached to a digital data string. •Convert a logic expression into a sum-of-products expression to its simplest form. •Use Boolean algebra and the Karnaugh map as tools to simplify and design logic circuits. •Explain the operation of both exclusive-OR and exclusive- NOR circuits. •Design simple logic Circuits without the help of a truth table. •Implement enable circuits. •Cite the basic characteristics of TTL and CMOS digital IC s. •Use the basic troubleshooting rules of digital systems. •Deduce from observed results the faults of malfunctioning combinational logic circuits •Describe the fundamental idea of programmable logic devices (PLDs) •Outline the steps involved in programming a PLD to perform a simple combinational logic function. •Go to the CUPL User’s Manual to acquire the information needed to do a simple programming experiment in the lab. •Construct and analyze the operation of a latch flip-flop made from NAND or NOR gates. •Describe the difference between synchronous and asynchronous systems. •Understand the operation of edge-triggered flip-flops. •Analyze and apply the various flip-flop timing parameters specified by the manufacturers •Understand the major differences between parallel and serial data transfers •Draw the output timing waveforms of several types of flip-flops in response to a set of input signals. •Recognize the various IEEE/ANSI flip-flop symbols. •Use state transition diagrams to describe counter operation. •Use flip-flops in synchronization circuits. •Connect shift registers as data transfer circuits.
Course Syllabus
•Cite and implement the various considerations that are required when interfacing digital circuits from different logic families •Use voltage comparators to allow a digital system to be controlled by analog signals. •Use a logic pulser and a current tracer as digital circuit troubleshooting tools.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Student performance may be assessed by examination, quizzes, case studies, oral reports, group discussion, written reports or presentations. The instructor reserves the option to employ one or more of these assessment methods during the course.
GRADING SCALE
90%-100% = A 80%-89.9%= B 70%-79.9%= C 60%-69.9%= D <60% = E
