Alexandros Emboras: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023

Name PD Dr. Alexandros Emboras
FieldNeuromorphic Computing: from Devices to Applications
Address
Institut für Integrierte Systeme
ETH Zürich, ETZ J 76.1
Gloriastrasse 35
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 632 78 65
E-mailemborasa@ethz.ch
DepartmentInformation Technology and Electrical Engineering
RelationshipPrivatdozent

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
173-0008-00LIntroduction to Digital Electronic Circuits Restricted registration - show details 6 credits13GA. Emboras
AbstractThis lecture introduces basic digital circuit components. The first part focuses on logic gates, and their realization with CMOS transistors. The physics and the operation principle of transistors will be analyzed in details. Then, the Boolean algebra, codes, as well as the synthesis and analysis of simple circuits will be discussed. The second part is dedicated to latches and flip-flops.
Learning objectiveStudents should master the basic concepts of digital electronics, recognize its fundamental logic blocks and understand the basic physical operation mechanism CMOS transitors. Aditionally they will be able to assemble them to create their own digital circuits, gather experience in the field of digital electronics, and become familiar with the design of simple and more advanced digital circuits, for example finite-state machines and memory cells.
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisites: This course has no specific prerequisite, except basic knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, in particular Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws. They will be repeated during the first lecture to ensure that everybody is on the same page.
227-0005-10LDigital Circuits Laboratory Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit1PA. Emboras, M. Luisier
AbstractDigital and analogue signals and their representation. Combinational and sequential circuits and systems, boolean algebra, Karnaugh-maps. Finite state machines. Memory and computing building blocks in CMOS technology, programmable logic circuits.
Learning objectiveDeepen and extend the knowledge from lecture and exercises, usage of design software Quartus II as well as an oscilloscope
ContentThe contents of the digital circuits laboratory will deepen and extend the knowledge of the correspondent lecture and exercises. With the help of the logic device design software Quartus II different circuits will be designed and then tested on an evaluation board. You will build up the control for a 7-digit display as well as an adder and you will create different types of latches and flip-flops. At the end of the laboratory a small synthesizer will be programmed that is able to play self-created melodies. At the same time the usage of a modern oscilloscope will be taught in order to analyse the programmed circuits through the digital and analogue inputs.
Lecture notesLecture notes for all experiments.
https://iis-students.ee.ethz.ch/lectures/digital-circuits/praktikum/
Prerequisites / NoticeNo special prerequisites
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityassessed
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed