Digital Circuit Design and VHDL | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10662120 Digital Circuit Design and VHDL

Course Information

Description

Course covers digital logic circuits design concepts centered on sequential machines, computer programmable devices, FPGAs and VHDL. The course covers analysis of clocked sequential circuits, derivation of stat graphs and tables, sequential circuit design with a strong emphasis on VHDL programing of FPGAs.

Total Credits

Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)

Apply fundamental digital logic concepts to programmable logic devices (PLDs)

Assessment Strategies

Skill Demonstration in Lab, Quiz

Criteria

Logic implementations include the correct functional behavior

VHDL code correctly represents basic logic operations

PLD development tools are used effectively to compile and test designs

Solutions are clearly written and neatly presented

Use Quartus II
Develop VHDL models for combinational and sequential circuits

Assessment Strategies

Simulation, Skill Demonstration in Lab
Design sequential circuits using state tables and state diagrams
Implement finite state machines (FSMs) using VHDL
Develop digital systems using FPGA/CPLD tools
Design a complete digital system such as a traffic light, controller, or vending machine

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