10605119Digital Circuit Principles
Course Information
Description
Course covers digital logic circuits including basic gates, flip-flops, arithmetic circuits, counters, shift registers, multiplexing circuits, comparators, and other similar devices. Other topics include logic families; Boolean concepts; and number systems. Lab work includes individual project design, layout, construction, testing, and documentation.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Apply circuit minimization techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting Boolean Algebra problem set
    By building an independently selected Boolean Algebra Application used to solve a simple problem (L)
    By submitting a Boolean Algebra Technical Report of the selected application (L)
    By submitting Karnaugh maps problems
    By building an independently selected Karnaugh Map Application used to solve a simple problem (L)
    By submitting a Karnaugh Maps technical report of the selected application (L)
    By actively participating in class on topics related to circuit minimization techniques
    By answering circuit minimization related problems in an exam completed by the due date
    Criteria
    Boolean algebra problem includes the correct transformation of logic statements into equivalent Boolean algebra expressions
    Boolean Algebra problem includes the simplest expression
    Boolean algebra problem includes the correct expressions to a specific logical circuit
    Boolean algebra problem includes the corresponding circuit to a given Boolean expression
    Boolean algebra problem incudes all intermediate steps to achieve the right solutions
    Boolean algebra problem solutions are clearly written
    Boolean algebra problem solutions are neatly presented
    Boolean Algebra Application Circuit is fully operational
    Boolean Algebra Application Circuit is correctly color coded
    Boolean Algebra Application Report is neatly presented
    Boolean Algebra Application Report is clearly written
    Boolean Algebra Application Report is typed in a word processor with embedded schematics and figures
    Karnaugh maps problems include the correct simplified circuit
    Karnaugh maps problems include the correct K-map associated with a Boolean expression
    Karnaugh maps problems include the correct K-Map associated with a logical expression
    Karnaugh maps problems include all intermediate steps to achieve the right solution
    Karnaugh maps problem solutions are clearly written
    Karnaugh maps problem solutions are neatly presented
    Karnaugh Maps Application Circuit is fully operational
    Karnaugh Maps Application Circuit is correctly color coded
    Karnaugh Maps Application Report is neatly presented
    Karnaugh Maps Application Report is clearly written
    Karnaugh Maps Application Report is typed in a word processor with embedded schematics and figures
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  2. Develop encoder/decoder circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting Encoder/Decoder problem set completed independently by the due date.
    By submitting Encoder/Decoder Multisim simulation completed independently by the due date
    By independently designing an Encoder/Decoder circuit that solves a real life application by the due date
    By submitting and Encoder/Decoder Design Report typed in a wordprocessor by the due date
    By answering Encoder/Decoder problems in an exam completed by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to Encoder/Decoder circuits
    Criteria
    Encoder/Decoder problem include the correct answer
    Encoder/Decoder problem are neatly presented
    Encoder/Decoder problem includes a reflection on learning
    Encoder/Decoder problem are clearly written
    encoder/decoder circuit simulations are fully operation
    encoder/decoder circuit simulations include the correct answers
    encoder/decoder application project includes a fully operational circuit that solves a real life application
    encoder/decoder application project includes embedded schematics and figures
    encoder/decoder application project is clearly written
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  3. Develop multiplexer/de-multiplexer circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting MUX/DMUX related problems completed independently by the due date.
    By submitting MUX/DMUX related Multisim simulations completed independently by the due date.
    By independently designing a simple digital circuit including MUX/DMUX that solves a real life application by the due date
    By submitting an MUX/DMUX design report typed in a wordprocessor by the due date
    By answering MUX/DMUX problems in an exam completed by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to MUX/DMUX circuits
    Criteria
    MUX/DMUX problems include the correct answer
    MUX/DMUX problems are clearly written
    MUX/DMUX problems are neatly presented
    MUX/DMUX circuit simulations are fully operational
    MUX/DMUX circuit simulations include the correct answers
    MUX/DMUX application project includes a fully operational circuit that solves a real life application
    MUX/DMUX application project includes embedded schematics and figures
    MUX/DMUX application project is clearly written
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  4. Develop comparator circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting comparator(s) related problems completed independently by the due date.
    By submitting comparator(s) problem related Multisim simulations completed independently by the due date.
    By actively participating in class activities
    By independently designing a simple digital circuit including comparator(s) that solves a real life application by the due date
    By submitting a comparator(s) circuit design report typed in a wordprocessor by the due date
    By answering comparator problems in an exam completed by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to comparator circuits
    Criteria
    Comparator(s) problems include the correct answer
    Comparator(s) problems are neatly presented
    Comparator(s) problems are clearly written
    Comparator(s) circuit computer simulations are fully operation
    Comparator(s) circuit computer simulations include the correct answers
    Comparator(s) circuit application project includes a fully operational circuit that solves a real life application
    Comparator(s) circuit application project report includes embedded schematics and figures
    Comparator(s) circuit application project report is clearly written
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  5. Develop flip-flop circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting flip-flop related problems completed independently by the due date.
    By submitting flip-flop problem related Multisim simulations completed independently by the due date.
    By actively participating in class activities
    By independently designing a simple digital circuit including flip-flop that solves a real life application by the due date
    By submitting a flip-flop circuit design report typed in a wordprocessor by the due date
    By answering flip-flop problems in an exam completed by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to flip-flop circuits
    Criteria
    Flip-Flop problems include the correct answer
    Flip-Flop problem include the correct timing diagram
    Flip-Flop problems are neatly presented
    Flip-Flop problems are clearly written
    Flip-Flop circuit computer simulations are fully operation
    Flip-Flop circuit computer simulations include the correct answers
    Flip-Flop circuit application project includes a fully operational circuit that solves a real life application
    Flip-Flop circuit application project report includes embedded schematics and figures
    Flip-Flop circuit application project report is clearly written
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  6. Develop digital oscillators (multivibrators) circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting digital oscillator(s) related problems completed independently by the due date.
    By submitting digital oscillator(s) problem related Multisim simulations completed independently by the due date.
    By actively participating in class activities
    By independently designing a simple digital circuit including digital oscillator(s) that solves a real life application by the due date
    By submitting a digital oscillator(s) circuit design report typed in a wordprocessor by the due date
    By answering digital oscillators problems in an exam completed by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to digital oscillators circuits
    Criteria
    Digital Oscillator(s) problems include the correct answer
    Digital Oscillator(s) problem include the correct timing diagram
    Digital Oscillator(s) problems are neatly presented
    Digital Oscillator(s) problems are clearly written
    Digital Oscillator(s) circuit computer simulations are fully operation
    Digital Oscillator(s) circuit computer simulations include the correct answers
    Digital Oscillator(s) circuit application project includes a fully operational circuit that solves a real life application
    Flip-Flop/Register(s) circuit application project report includes embedded schematics and figures
    Flip-Flop/Register(s) circuit application project report is clearly written
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  7. Develop three state devices
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting three state related problems completed independently by the due date.
    By submitting three state problem related Multisim simulations completed independently by the due date.
    By actively participating in class activities
    By independently designing a simple digital circuit including three state(s) that solves a real life application by the due date
    By submitting a three state circuit design report typed in a wordprocessor by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to three state circuits
    By answering three state problems in an exam completed by the due date
    Criteria
    three state problems include the correct answer
    three state problems are neatly presented
    three state problems are clearly written
    three state circuit computer simulations are fully operation
    three state circuit computer simulations include the correct answers
    three state circuit application project includes a fully operational circuit that solves a real life application
    three state circuit application project report includes embedded schematics and figures
    three state circuit application project report is clearly written
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  8. Develop asynchronous/synchronous counters
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting asynchronous/synchronous related problems completed independently by the due date.
    By submitting asynchronous/synchronous state diagram problems completed independently by the due date.
    By submitting asynchronous/synchronous problem related Multisim simulations completed independently by the due date.
    By actively participating in class activities
    By independently designing a simple digital circuit including asynchronous/synchronous that solves a real life application by the due date
    By submitting a asynchronous/synchronous circuit design report typed in a wordprocessor by the due date
    By answering asynchronous/synchronous problems in an exam completed by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to asynchronous/synchronous circuits
    Criteria
    Asynchronous/Synchronous counter problems include the correct answer
    Asynchronous/Synchronous counter problems are neatly presented
    Asynchronous/Synchronous counter problems are clearly written
    Asynchronous/Synchronous counter state diagrams have the right number of states
    Asynchronous/Synchronous state diagrams problems have all states correctly labeled
    Asynchronous/Synchronous counter circuit computer simulations are fully operation
    Asynchronous/Synchronous counter circuit computer simulations include the correct answers
    Asynchronous/Synchronous counter circuit application project includes a fully operational circuit that solves a real life application
    Asynchronous/Synchronous counter circuit application project report includes embedded schematics and figures
    Asynchronous/Synchronous counter circuit application project report is clearly written
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  9. Develop shift registers circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting shift registers related problems completed independently by the due date. (H)
    By submitting shift registers problem related Multisim simulations completed independently by the due date. (H)
    By actively participating in class activities
    By independently designing a simple digital circuit including shift registers that solves a real life application by the due date (L)
    By submitting a shift registers circuit design report typed in a wordprocessor by the due date (L)
    By answering shift registers problems in an exam completed by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to shift registers circuits
    Criteria
    Shift registers problems include the correct answer
    Shift registers problems are neatly presented
    Shift registers problems are clearly written
    Shift registers circuit computer simulations are fully operation
    Shift registers circuit computer simulations include the correct answers
    Shift registers circuit application project includes a fully operational circuit that solves a real life application
    Shift registers circuit application project report includes embedded schematics and figures
    Shift registers circuit application project report is clearly written
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  10. Develop Analog to Digital (A/D) and Digital to Analog (D/A) conversion circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting D/A-A/D related problems completed independently by the due date.
    By submitting D/A-A/D problem related Multisim simulations completed independently by the due date.
    By actively participating in class activities
    By independently designing a simple digital circuit including D/A-A/D that solves a real life application by the due date
    By submitting a D/A-A/D circuit design report typed in a wordprocessor by the due date
    By answering A/D and D/A converter problems in an exam completed by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to A/D and D/A converter circuits
    Criteria
    D/A-A/D problems include the correct answer
    D/A-A/D problems are neatly presented
    D/A-A/D problems are clearly written
    D/A-A/D circuit computer simulations are fully operation
    D/A-A/D circuit computer simulations include the correct answers
    D/A-A/D circuit application project includes a fully operational circuit that solves a real life application
    D/A-A/D circuit application project report includes embedded schematics and figures
    D/A-A/D circuit application project report is clearly written
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  11. Develop ROM memory circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting ROM related problems completed independently by the due date.
    By submitting ROM problem related Multisim simulations completed independently by the due date.
    By actively participating in class activities
    By programming a ROM memory chip
    By demonstrating a programmed ROM memory chip interacting with other digital circuitry
    By answering ROM memory problems in an exam completed by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to ROM memory circuits
    Criteria
    ROM memory problems include the correct answer
    ROM memory problems are neatly presented
    ROM memory problems are clearly written
    ROM memory circuit computer simulations are fully operation
    ROM memory circuit computer simulations include the correct answers
    ROM memory chip program performs the correct task (L)
    ROM memory circuit is correctly color coded (L)
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  12. Develop computer programmable logic circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    By programming computer programmable logic devices (CPLD)
    By submitting a CPLD related problems completed independently and by the due date
    By answering CPLD problems in an exam completed by the due date
    By actively participating in class on topics related to CPLD circuits
    Criteria
    CPLD program compiles without errors
    CPLD program downloads into the target hardware
    CPLD target circuit correctly performs the intended task
    CPLD problems include the correct answer
    CPLD problems are clearly written
    CPLD problems are neatly presented
    you arrive in class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  13. Analyze components data sheets
    Assessment Strategies
    Submitting a Circuit Description Report
    Submitting a Circuit Data Sheet
    Applying Data Sheet Relevant Information to an assigned circuit schematic
    Criteria
    Circuit description report includes circuit pinout
    Circuit description report includes power characteristics
    Circuit description report included circuit behavior description
    Circuit description report I/O voltage levels
    Circuit description report includes manufacturers name
    Circuit description report includes unit price
    Circuit description report must be clearly written
    Circuit description report must be neatly presented
    Data Sheet Relevant Information is applied by identifying missing connections in the assigned schematic
    Circuit Data Sheet is independently obtained

  14. Assemble digital circuit from schematic.
    Assessment Strategies
    By demonstrating an operational version of the specific digital circuit schematic completed by the due date
    By submitting an expected results (ER) sheet prior to assembling an assigned circuit schematic
    By submitting a laboratory questions/measurements (Q/M) sheet by the due date
    Criteria
    ER sheet contains an accurate view of the expected circuit results
    Operational circuit performs the function it was designed to accomplish
    Operational circuit was assembled using color coded wires
    Q/M sheet includes is completely filled
    Q/M sheet includes measurements that fall within 10% of the correct/expected values
    Q/M sheet is neatly presented
    Q/M sheet is clearly written

  15. Troubleshoot digital circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting an error correction (EC) addendum to the circuit schematics requiring modifications
    By articulating your troubleshooting thought process to your instructor
    By demonstrating an operational version of the troubleshooted circuit
    Criteria
    Troubleshooting articulation is presented clearly
    Troubleshooting articulation is presented logically
    Final circuit is assembled and fully operational
    Error Correction Addendum contains the operational version of the basic logic circuit schematic