Aim
The aim of the course is to give the engineer fundamental knowledge in digital technique and in computer technique. The purpose is also to give practical skills in structured methods of solving problems, of construction and of seeking failure in equipments.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to explain Boolean algebra and binary arithmetic

• be able to describe the function of combinational networks and of sequential networks

• be able to describe the principles of how a computer works at register level

• be able to apply systematic methods of analysis and synthesis of combinational and sequential networks.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• be able, by programming (in the language of VHDL and C), to design a digital system consisting of programmable chips or of embedded systems

• be able in writing, to document a construction made in VHDL or in C

• have the fundamental knowledge to in the future, as an working engineer, incorporate and learn new low level programming languages.

Contents

• Logical algebra. Boolean algebra. Modulo-2 algebra

• Binary arithmetic. Number systems. Binary codes. 2-complement and 10-complement

• Combinational networks. Simplification and application of Boolean functions in a gate network. Karnaugh maps. Standard gate networks for the application of Boolean functions

• Fundamental sequential networks. Counters, registers and shift registers

• Sequential networks. The concept of state. Sequential network models, e.g. Mealy and Moore. Synchronized and non-synchronized sequential networks. Latches and Flip-flops

• Hardware descriptive language VHDL. Introductory concepts in VHDL. Description of a small combinational network in VHDL

• Semiconductor memory. Memory models. Classification of semiconductor memories. Read-only memories. Address decoding. Read/write memories, RWM, static and dynamic memories

• Digital/analoge – analoge/digital converter

• The computer model: the computer’s parts and functions. The CPU at the register level

• Assembly programming

• Program development in C: editing, compilation, linking. Testing with the aid of a high level debugger.

The connection to those elements dealt with in digital systems.
• Gates in MOS technology

• Hazard and critical race

• Programmable logical circuits. Classification of integrated circuits

• Description of sequential and combinational networks in VHDL. Structural description at block level

• Application of combinational and sequential networks in programmable logical circuits

• Program development in C: problem structuring. Program components. Programming technology for embedded systems.

• Parallel ports. Serial ports. A/D conversion. D/A conversion

• Interrupt systems: periodical interrupts. Priority during interrupts. Drive routines

• The computer as a system component: Interface technology. Single board computers. Microcontrollers

• The development of computer technology: History. Developmental trends.

Literature
Hemert, L-H: Digitala kretsar. Studentlitteratur AB 2001. ISBN: 9789144019185.
Foyer, P: Mikroprocessorteknik. Studentlitteratur AB 2005. ISBN: 9789144038766.
Technical manuals.
Laboratory material will be handed out as the course progresses.
Recommended literature, non obligatory: Bilting & Skansholm: Vägen till C. Studentlitteratur AB 2000. ISBN: 9789144014685.

Code: 0030. Name: Laboratory Work II.
Higher education credits: 7,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed written examination.

Code: 0103. Name: Digital Systems.
Higher education credits: 4,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed labaroty experiments.

Code: 0203. Name: Laboratory Work I.
Higher education credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed laboratory experiments and laboratory experiment report. Further information: Passed laboratory experiments and laboratory experiment report.