Course Number:

Credit Hours:

4

Course Title:

Digital Electronics 1

Course Description:

Retired August 31, 2005; replaced by ETE 4321 in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies. Introduces the basic elements of digital logic systems, starting with a complete discussion of numbering systems including decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal. Extends these concepts to the design of coding systems, such as binary, binary-coded decimal, Gray code, seven-segment displays, and multiplexers. Continues with Boolean algebra including applications of DeMorgan’s theorems. Discusses the application of Boolean algebra to the solution of combinational logic circuit topologies. Examines the basic bistable memory storage element (flip-flops) and applies it to the concept of sequential circuits, such as ripple counters, synchronous counters, Johnson counters, ring counters, and shift registers. Includes an analysis and design perspective of both combinational and sequential circuits. Also examines the 555 timer. Emphasizes digital systems design using available microelectronic gates, primarily in the TTL series. Requires some computer simulation.