ECE2072 - Digital systems - Monash University

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Overview

This unit introduces you to modern logic design techniques, hardware used and common representations. Topics include two and multi-level combinational logic, decoders, multiplexers, arithmetic circuits, programmable and steering logic, flip-flops, registers, counters, RAM and ROM. Using this hardware the design component will include finite state machine design and applications to computer data path control. This will incorporate simple analogue and digital I/O interfacing. Programmable logic devices will be covered, and the use of a hardware description language for describing, synthesising and testing digital logic. Laboratories cover logic design, implementation, and testing.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Lindsay Kleeman

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Lindsay Kleeman

Dr Patrick Ho

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Apply different techniques such as K-map and Quine McCluskey, to minimise logic expressions and implement them using primitive logical gates.

Analyse the operation of latches, flip-flops, multiplexors, decoders, counters, registers and use them in implementing complex digital systems.

Design and build complex digital systems using programmable logic devices such as PLAs, PALs and FPGAs.

Use a Hardware Description Language and Computer Aided Design Tools to synthesise and simulate logic circuits in a clear, consistent and efficient manner.

Analyse and design finite state sequential Mealy and Moore machines and implement them using different technologies.

Define time delays of digital logic elements and explain timing constraints necessary for correct operation of synchronous logic.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final assessment: 60%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Laboratory preliminary work and completion

2 - Mid-semester test

3 - Assignment

4 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Assessments

Laboratories

Lectures

Practical activities

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.

Electronics, calculators and tools, at your own cost:
You are required to have a Faculty-approved scientific calculator - approximately $50

Availability in areas of study

Specialisations:
Electrical and computer systems engineering
Robotics and mechatronics engineering
Professional electrical engineering