CE 1911 - Digital Logic 2

3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits

Course Description
This course introduces sequential logic analysis and design. The topics include flip-flops, registers, counters, shift-registers, algorithmic state machines, basic algebraic data paths, register files, and memories. Emphasis is placed on the VHDL hardware description language as a vehicle for circuit description and simulation. Laboratory exercises require the student to design, simulate, implement, and test a wide range of sequential digital circuits using standard logic families and programmable logic devices. (prereq: CE 1901)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Analyze sequential logic circuits
Design sequential logic circuits using paper-based techniques such as Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps
Design sequential logic circuits using the VHDL hardware description language
Apply datasheets during analysis and design
Draw timing diagrams for sequential logic circuits

Prerequisites by Topic

Binary and hexadecimal number systems
Logic gates
Boolean algebra
Arithmetic circuits
Combinational logic building blocks
Combinational system analysis
Combinational system design
VHDL description and simulation of combinational systems

Course Topics

Basic one-bit memory elements: latches and flip flops
Registers
Algorithmic finite state machines
Counters
Larger memories: register files, ROM, RAM, address buses, data buses
Special-purpose data path design
Data path controllers

Laboratory Topics

Design and analysis of sequential logic circuits implemented with standard logic families
Design and analysis of sequential logic circuits implemented with field programmable gate arrays
Design and simulation of sequential logic circuits using computer-aided design tools
Structural and behavioral architectural description of sequential logic circuits using the VHDL hardware description language
Basic test and measurement of sequential logic circuits using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

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Dr. Russ Meier

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CE 1911 - Digital Logic 2