227-0003-00L  Digital Circuits

SemesterAutumn Semester 2023
LecturersM. Luisier
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractDigital and analogue signals and their representation, logic gates, transistors, combinational and sequential circuits and systems, boolean algebra, Karnaugh-maps, finite state machines, memory and computing building blocks in CMOS technology.
Learning objectiveProvide basic knowledge and methods to understand and to design digital circuits and systems.
ContentDigital and analogue signals and their representation. Boolean Algebra, circuit analysis and synthesis, the MOS transistor, CMOS logic, static and dynamic behaviour, Karnaugh-Maps, hazards, binary number systems, coding. Combinational and sequential circuits and systems (boolean algebra, K-maps, etc.). Memory building blocks and memory structures, programmable logic circuits. Finite state machines, architetcure of microprocessors.
Lecture notesLecture notes for all lessons, assignments and solutions.
https://iis-students.ee.ethz.ch/lectures/digital-circuits/
LiteratureLiterature will be announced during the lessons.

Access to the book «J. Reichardt, "Digitaltechnik: eine Einfuehrung mit VHDL", 5th edition, De Gruyter Studium, 2021.» is provided online by the ETH Library.
Prerequisites / NoticeNo special prerequisites.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingfostered
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementfostered
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Cooperation and Teamworkfostered
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityassessed
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsfostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
Self-direction and Self-management fostered