This course introduces the students to theory and design of logic circuits used in digital systems. This is an intermediate-level course that uses a Hardware Design Language to illustrate modern design techniques and is supplemented by hardware laboratory exercises (2 hours per week).

The topics covered will include:

• Review of number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates and their electrical characteristics.

• Analysis and design of Combinational Circuits including arithmetic units, multiplexers, data selectors, parity checkers etc.

• Hardware Description Languages (HDL). Use of Verilog HDL in logic circuit design and simulation.

• Analysis and design of Sequential Circuits. Flip flops, synchronous and asynchronous circuits. Design using Algorithmic State Machines.

• Memory systems, programmable logic and their applications. Register transfer techniques, Bus concepts.

• Design examples.

• Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30am - 11:00am