GEG2533

Digital electronics and computers I

(ENG)

G Chetty

4.5 points + Flexible learning mode + First semester + Gippsland/distance + Prerequisite: GEG1503

Synopsis: Detailed study of transistor-transistor logic. Logic functions, logic diagrams, Karnaugh maps, Boolean algebra, DeMorgan0s Theorem. Numerical codes, arithmetic functions. Combinational circuits such as encoders, decoders, multiplexers, de-multiplexers, comparators, MSI, SSI. Introduction to computers: minicomputers, microcomputers, detailed study of Motorola MC6800 family of processors. Hardware organisation including addressing, data and control bus addressing modes; 1/0 using parallel interface MC6821. Introduction to assembler, designing assembly level software, editors and debugging.

Assessment: Examination: 60% + Assignments and laboratory work: 40%