Module Details

Module Code: ELTR6006
Title: Digital Systems: Logic Apps
Long Title: Digital Systems: Logic Applications
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5230 - Electronic Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module builds on Digital Systems: Fundamentals and introduces the learner to practical combinational and sequential logic circuits such as adders and decoders, flip-flops, counters, and registers. An emphasis is placed on the selection, use, and application of standard IC chips to implement these circuits.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Draw logic diagrams and describe the function of a range of combinational logic circuits such as adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, and multiplexers.
LO2 Draw logic diagrams, truth tables and timing diagrams for all common flip-flops and use these to implement sequential logic circuits such as counters, parallel registers, and shift registers.
LO3 Use pinout and functional block diagrams to show how the MSI chips can be configured and cascaded to implement combinational and sequential circuits for various applications.
LO4 Work alone and in groups to analyse, measure, and interpret the performance of combinational and sequential logic circuits by means of computer simulation, and construct and test a selection of these circuits using standard MSI chips.
LO5 Write short reports in accordance with accepted engineering professional standards.
LO6 Conduct themselves in accordance with professional engineering standards while collecting and reporting on experimental data and in their dealings with others.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
13975 ELTR6005 Digital Systems Fundamentals
14012 ELTR6006 Digital Systems: Logic Apps
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Combinational logic circuits
Typical combinational logic circuits: adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, BCD-to-7-segment decoder. Simple block and circuit diagram of each circuit. Functional block diagram of representative MSI chip(s). Cascading of these chips. Simple application of each circuit.
Flip-flops
Basic flip-flop (S-R latch). Switch de-bounce application. Clocked flip-flops: level-triggered and edge-triggered. Asynchronous inputs. D flip-flop. 4-bit parallel register. J-K flip-flop. T flip-flop. Flip-flop operating parameters. Common flip-flop chips.
Counters
Asynchronous full-modulus counters. Asynchronous decade counter. 3-digit BCD counter with display. Simple synchronous counter circuits. Typical binary and BCD counter chips. Cascading of counter chips.
Shift Registers
Basic SISO circuit with recirculation. SIPO circuit: serial-to-parallel data conversion. PISO circuit: parallel-to-serial data conversion. Bi-directional shift registers. Typical shift register chips. Cascading of shift register chips.
Written reports
Correct use of passive voice, spelling & grammar, units, figures & diagrams, tables.
Personal and Professional Conduct
Use of Peer review, ethical conduct considerations, plagiarism and due recognition of sources, Health and Safety considerations of practical work.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4,5,6
Assessment Description
A week-by-week assessment of practical competency through computer simulation, and circuit construction and testing
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
A mid-term assessment comprising a number of short quiz-type questions
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5,6
Assessment Description
Short (max 1000 words) written reports on topics as they arise in class and appropriately timed to allow for feedback.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact A laboratory-based session covering analysis, testing and measurement of relevant logic circuits using a computer simulation, and construction of circuits. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of reports for selected laboratory sessions, and in-class topics. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on theory Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact A laboratory-based session covering analysis, testing and measurement of relevant logic circuits using a computer simulation, and construction of circuits. Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of reports for selected laboratory sessions and in-class topics. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thomas L. Floyd. (2015), Digital fundamentals, 11th. Pearson Education Limited, Edinburgh Gate Harlow Essex CM20 2JE England, [ISBN: 9781292075983].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ronald J. Tocci, Neal S. Widmer, Gregory L. Moss. (2017), Digital Systems: Principles and Applications, 12th. Pearson, Upper Saddle River, N.J., [ISBN: 9780134220130].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EELES_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EELXE_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering 2 Mandatory