GSE2303

Digital electronics I

(ENG)

W R Perera

4 points + 27 lectures/tutorials, Flexible Learning Mode, (OCDL: 104 hours) + First semester, Gippsland/OCDL + Second semester, Malaysia + Prerequisite: ENG1301

Synopsis: TTL, CMOS and related logic gates. Logic functions, circuits, Karnaugh maps, Boolean algebra, DeMorgan's theorem. Numeric codes, arithmetic functions. Combinational circuits such as encoders, decoders, multiplexers and demultiplexers, MSI, SSI. Overview of sequential logic. Introduction to microcomputers and microprocessors, especially the MC68HC11 microprocessor. Hardware and software models including internal and external elements and buses, simple parallel I/O. Application of editor/assembler and operating system software to program, control and debug applications.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Assignments: 10% + Laboratory: 20%