Prerequisites by Topics:
1. Linear circuit analysis
2. Understanding the techniques of both large-signal and small-signal circuit analysis
3. Understanding the device characteristics and limitations of both MOSFET’s and BJT’s.
4. Proficiency in the use of PSpice for circuit analysis
5. Proficiency in the use of basic test equipment (oscilloscope, function generator, power supply)
Textbook: “Analysis & Design of Digital Integrated Circuits”
Third Edition
David A. Hodges, Horace G. Jackson & Resve Saleh
Mcgraw-Hill, 2004
Grading Policy:
Exam-1 20%
Exam-2 20%
Exam-3 20%
3 Homework Assignments 20%
5 Written Laboratory Reports 20%
Learning Outcomes:
This course provides education in digital circuit analysis and design to electrical and computer engineering majors. Students should be able to do the following upon completion of this course:
1. Analyze and design basic digital circuits, particularly with applications to combinatorial logic gates, sequential logic and regenerative logic circuits
2. Further improve their circuit simulation skills (e.g. PSpice) for the analysis of logic circuits
3. Develop teamwork skills for working effectively in groups
1. Semiconductor BJT’s & Diode Logic Circuits
2. MOSFET Structure & Mathematical Modeling Equations
3. MOSFET Logic Circuits
4. Regenerative Logic Circuits
5. Analog-to-Digital & Digital-to-Analog Converters
6. Semiconductor Memories
Class/laboratory schedule: Two 75-minute classes and one 2-hour laboratory per week.
Computer usage:
1. Pspice is used to facilitate analysis and design of digital circuits in the laboratory
2. Laboratory Assignments require circuit simulation.
3. Word processing is used in preparing both the lab reports and the design project report
Laboratory Assignments:
5 Laboratory Experiments with MOS digital circuits involve the use of basic test equipment (digital oscilloscope, function generator, power supply) and of MOS IC’s.
1. Simple Inverters
2. All Discrete & Integrated MOSFET Inverters
3. MOSFET & BJT Inverters Driving a Load
4. Oscillator Signal Distribution
5. MOSFET Transmission Gates, Series Analog Switches & Domino Logic
Contribution to Meeting the Requirements of Criterion 5. Curriculum:
This course provides a design emphasis in the area of digital electronics. It provides a solid background for graduate level courses in digital design.
Relationship to program design:
Graduates will understand how to analyze and design standard digital MOS circuits. [Ref. Outcome O.2.1] Graduates will attain computer proficiency. [Ref. Outcome O.1.3]
Prepared by: Prof. Sal R. Riggio Jr., PhD, PE Date: 3-12-08