Description:

"A course designed for electronics majors covering digital system basics. Topics covered include number systems and codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, digital IC's, multivibrators, combinatorial logic, registers and counters, memories and microprocessor fundamentals."

Course Objectives:

1. Positional number systems, base conversions
2. ASCII, BAUDOT and GRAY codes
3. AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR and other logic gate functions
4. Using Karnaugh maps to design digital circuits.
5. Describing a logic function using Boolean algebra.
6. Simplification using Boolean Algebra.
7. 74xx00 series TTL integrated IC's.
8. CMOS integrated circuits
9. Logic circuit electrical characteristics.
10. Synchronous and asynchronous logic circuits.
11. IC memory circuits.
12. Basic Microprocessor layout. 

Required Text:

Digital Electronics – A Practical Approach, William Kleitz

Digital Logic Simulation and CPLD Programming, Steve Waterman

Required Parts for Lab Experiments:

We will again be using large-scale integrated circuit PLDs to implement a majority of the circuits for this course.  The program will provide Trainer/Programmers for the PLDs as well as all discrete TTL components used during the course.

A solderless breadboard, connection wire and a few hand tools will be required for lab. A breadboard with a minimum of 1,360 contact points is recommended (note: this may be larger than the board purchased for EET 101). Hand tools should include wire cutters and strippers as well as needle nose pliers and both slotted, and Phillips screwdrivers. Kits of wire jumpers may be purchased or spools of 22 AWG solid wire with various colored insulation may be used.  You will be required to have this equipment with you prior to beginning any laboratory experiment.

Grading:

Graded work will have the following weights.

All work must be submitted on time, with cover sheet and in the proper format. Factors included in grades will include spelling, grammar, neatness and format as well as the nature of the work.

Attendance:

As with most college level courses, attendance is left up to the student, however, any work missed as a result of an absence is the responsibility of the student. In the case of a quiz, a makeup will be allowed only in the case where the student has made arrangements PRIOR to the absence. A rigorous quiz schedule is anticipated.

Lab Reports:

Labs will be taken substantially from the lab handouts, although a significant amount of planning and writing will be required in the completion of laboratory experiments. Students are expected to prepare for the experiment before coming to class. Parts needed for an experiment may need to be ordered over a week in advance. Students must plan in advance for experiments. A bound lab notebook will be required and utilized for collection data from experiments.

Lab reports must include a cover page, record of data acquired during the experiment, analysis of data, summary of procedure and conclusions. Students are encouraged to prepare appropriate portions of the lab report using a word processor. Pages from the laboratory manual ARE NOT to be included in lab write-ups. Students are expected to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and CAD/Simulation software to produce lab reports. Clarity and brevity play a major role in the grading of lab write-ups. Criteria used for grading lab reports are as follows:

Homework:

Homework is due as announced when the work is assigned. Students should be prepared to present the work in class when the work is due. Work will be collected at the end of class to allow discussion of the work. As with all graded work, homework must include a cover page.

Examinations:

Currently there are three exams planned - two during the term and a comprehensive final exam.

Term Papers:

A term paper may be assigned which will require research using library and Internet resources. Standard format and footnote requirements are required.

Web Page:

An Internet web page for the course will be made available which will provide the current schedule, a listing of all assignments, access to the online Grade Server and other useful information. This page can be accessed through the instructor's home page at URL - eet.msun.edu/~strizich/fall2k - a link to the page for EET 101 is available from that point.

Cell Phones & Pagers:

          Although cell phones and pagers have become common, they pose a significant distraction in the classroom.  Therefore, these devices should be turned off during classes.  In the event of an emergency situation, where the student must respond to incoming calls, arrangements should be made prior to class to deviate from this policy.

Schedule:

The schedule will be developed during the semester and published/updated periodically.