Digital Electronics
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IITB9001 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | IT 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2016-2017 / 2017-2018 / 2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023 / 2023-2024 / 2024-2025) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Menani, Smail |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-IT-1N | 2016-09-01 – 2016-10-30 | Smail Menani, Birgitta Martinkauppi, Janne Koljonen | English | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
| 2 | I-IT-1N | 2017-09-01 – 2017-12-22 | Smail Menani, Birgitta Martinkauppi, Janne Koljonen | English | 2017-08-23 – 2017-09-18 |
| 3 | I-IT-1N | 2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21 | Smail Menani | English | 2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17 |
| 4 | I-IT-1N | 2019-09-02 – 2019-12-20 | Smail Menani | English | 2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09 |
| 3001 | IT2020-1, IT2020-1A, IT2020-1B, IT2020-1C, IT2020-1D | 2020-10-19 – 2021-05-02 | Smail Menani | English | 2020-08-17 – 2020-09-11 |
| 3002 | IT2021-1A, IT2021-1B, IT2021-1C, IT2021-1D | 2021-08-01 – 2021-12-19 | Smail Menani | English | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3004 | IT2022-1, IT2022-1A, IT2022-1B | 2022-08-29 – 2022-12-17 | Smail Menani | English | 2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06 |
| 3005 | IT2023-1, IT2023-1A, IT2023-1B | 2023-08-28 – 2023-12-16 | Smail Menani | English | 2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06 |
| 3006 | IT2024-1, IT2024-1A, IT2024-1B, IT2024-1C, IT2024-1D | 2024-09-02 – 2024-12-14 | Smail Menani | English | 2024-08-01 – 2024-09-06 |
The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2024-2025
Learning Outcomes
This course gives a solid basis of digital electronics. The main focuses are on the separation between analogue and digital concept, the logic voltage levels, the Boolean algebra, the basics of logic gates and the combinational logic circuits. Other important subjects in this course are on the number systems, digital arithmetic, coding techniques and their use in digital electronic systems. The course will also introduce some basic digital circuits which are commonly used in digital System. The student will also learn about discrete digital IC components, learn how to read their datasheets, and understand their specifications and how to use them to design and implement digital systems. Finally the course will give and introduction to FPGAs and VHDL programming The course is composed of theory lectures and hand on laboratory exercises.
Student's Workload
135 h, containing 50 h of scheduled contact studies.
Contents
Logical reasoning in general. Number systems, binary arithmetic, codes and parity. Boolean algebra, Karnaugh map. The gates, combinational and sequential functions. Sequential structures. Digital components and their electrical properties. Basic circuit design and simulation. Digital technology and energy consumption. Laboratory sessions are mostly based on experimenting with discrete IC digital components and how to use them in designing and implementing digital electronic circuits. An introduction to FPGA development platforms and simulators will also be given to prepare the students to continuous with more advanced topics in digital systems.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material prepared by the teacher; Digital Systems, Principal and Applications, Ronald J.T & Neal S.W.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments and laboratory exercises.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student is able to creatively apply the contents of the course with different kinds of problems.
Grade 3: The student is able to individually utilize the methods discussed on the course.
Grade 1: With guidance, the student can utilize the methods discussed on the course.
Assessment Methods
Homework exercises, assignments, laboratory exercises and an examination.