ECE3703

Computer engineering

(ENG)

R A Russell

4 points + 26 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorial and laboratory classes + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: ECE2702 or (CSE1303 and ECE2701) or (TEC2041 and TEC2541) and ELE2291

Synopsis: The design and implementation of common digital logic families and practical considerations in logic design including design for testability asynchronous logic design, noise margin and timing constraints. A simple microprocessor architecture is introduced and this material is extended to consider how a microprocessor, memory and other peripheral circuits are connected to form a working system. The software and hardware required to interface a computer to the outside world are examined.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Laboratory and assignment work: 30%