ECTS - Digital Circuits and Systems

Digital Circuits and Systems (EE203) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Digital Circuits and Systems EE203 Area Elective 3 2 0 4 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Experiment, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Hayrettin KARABUDAK
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Umer KHAN
  • Instructor Çağlar AKMAN
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet BULUT
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of the course is to provide fundamental concepts used in the analysis and design of digital circuits and systems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Able to analyze and design combinational circuits using tools such as Boolean algebra, Karnaugh map, and etc., arithmetic circuits using half adders, subtractors and full adders, subtractors, synchronous sequential circuits constructed with flip-flops, shift registers and counters, and construct combinational and sequential circuits and verify their operation using logic indicators and oscilloscopes.
Course Content Number systems and codes, Boolean algebra and logic gates, minimization of Boolean functions, combinational circuits, design of combinational circuits using SSI and MSI components, flip-flops, analysis and design of sequential circuits, counters, shift registers, memory elements, programmable logic devices (PLD), design with PLDs. Introduction to

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Number systems, conversion between binary, decimal, octal, hexadecimal systems, negative number representations
2 Boolean algebra, Boolean functions, logic gates, propagation delay, hazards, glitches Read your course notes
3 Canonical and standard forms Lab. Experiment: Construction of simple combinational circuits Read your experiment manual carefully
4 Minimization of Boolean functions, 3 and 4 variable Karnaugh map method, NAND and NOR implementations, don’t care conditions Read the related material from your book
5 Minimization of Boolean functions, 3 and 4 variable Karnaugh map method, NAND and NOR implementations, don’t care conditions Read the related material from your book
6 Binary adder, subtractor, decimal adder, ripple adder
7 Definition of encoders and decoders, cascading decoders, definition of multiplexers and demultiplexers, expanding multiplexers. Combinational Programmable Logic Devices (PAL, PLA, GAL) Lab. Experiment: 4-bit ripple adder, usage of oscilloscope with logic channels, delay measurements Review your lecture notes and read your experiment manual
8 Definition of D-latch, D-flip-flop, JK-flip-flop, T-flip-flop, master-slave configuration. Asynchronous preset and clear inputs. Analysis of synchronous sequential circuits with D-flip-flops. Finding characteristic tables, state tables and state diagrams
9 Definition of D-latch, D-flip-flop, JK-flip-flop, T-flip-flop, master-slave configuration. Asynchronous preset and clear inputs. Analysis of synchronous sequential circuits with D-flip-flops. Finding characteristic tables, state tables and state diagrams Read the related parts from your book
10 Design of synchronous sequential circuits with D-flip-flops
11 Finite state machines and design examples Study on the problems in the book
12 Ripple counter and its disadvantages, synchronous serial and parallel counters, MSI counters, shift registers. Lab. Experiment: Flip-flops and MSI counter circuits Review your course notes
13 Introduction to memory devices: ROM, RAM, CPLDs and FPGAs Read from your book
14 Verilog hardware description language, structural and behavioral description of combinational circuits with Verilog Research the topic on the Internet
15 Final examination period Review of topics
16 Final examination period Review of topics

Sources

Course Book 1. Digital Design, Author: M. Morris Mano, 5th Edition, Pearson
2. Digital Design, Principles and Practices, Author: John F. Wakerly, Pearson International Edition, 4th Edition.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 14 5
Laboratory 5 15
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 22 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gain sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and computing; be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve engineering problems related to information systems. X
2 To be able to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Designs a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in information systems engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.
5 Designs and conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets results to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of information systems engineering.
6 Can work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; can work individually.
7 a. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. b. Knows at least one foreign language.
8 To be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to follow developments in science and technology and to be able to renew himself/herself continuously.
9 a. Acts in accordance with the principles of ethics, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. b. Gains knowledge about the standards used in information systems engineering applications.
10 a. Gains knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management. b. Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation. c. Gains knowledge about sustainable development.
11 a. To be able to acquire knowledge about the universal and social effects of information systems engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering. b. Gains awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory 5 1 5
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 4 64
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 4 3 12
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 8 16
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 8 8
Total Workload 153