The module delivery will be based on 3 contact hours per week for 12 weeks covering lectures, tutorials lab based activities This module covers a wide range of digital design techniques which can be used for a variety of applications. The module will facilitate an overall understanding of how digital design techniques can be applied to a variety of applications. the following topics will be covered:

- Logic families and package types.
- Logic minimisation, laws of Boolean Algebra, Karnaugh maps and Q-M algorithm.
- Introduction to State Machine Design for Synchronous circuits.
- Programmable logic devices, CPLD, FPGA, PROMs, PLAs and PALs.
- Introduction to microprocessors.
- Fundamental Assembly language programming Addition, subtract, logical operators etc.
- Typical hardware design RAM, EPROM, Decoding and timing diagrams.
- Peripheral programming IO ports, ADC, DAC, timers, counter, Serial/parallel communications.
- Introduction to Assembly Language Programming.

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including problem-based lectures, tutorials, laboratories and independent study.

- Learning on all aspects of the indicative content will be facilitated by classroom based lectures, tutorials, laboratory based practical experimental.

- Independent study: reading, team work activities, information gathering, presentations, student centred learning, assignment preparation.

Digital Fundamentals by Thomas L. Floyd, Publisher: Prentice Hall, 11th edition (2014), ISBN-13: 978-0132737968

Principles of Electric Circuits, by Thomas L. Floyd, Publisher: Prentice Hall, 9th edition (April 11, 2013), ISBN-13: 978-1292025667

A First Book of ANSI C: Fundamentals of C Programming, G Bronson & S Menconi, Brooks Cole, 3 Rev Ed, (30 Aug 2000), ISBN: 0534379648

Microprocessors and Interfacing (Oxford Higher Education), N Senthil Kumar, M Saravanan & S Jeevananthan, OUP, (2012) ISBN-13: 978-0198079064

INTEL Microprocessors 8086/8088, 80186/80188, 80286, 80386, 80486, Pentium, Pentium Pro Processor, Pentium II, III, 4: International Edition: Architecture, Programming, and Interfacing, Barry B. Brey, Pearson; 7th edition (2005), ISBN-13: 978-0131974074.

Microprocessors and Microcomputer-Based System Design, Mohamed Rafiquzzaman, CRC Press, 2nd edition (1995), ISBN-13: 978-0849344756.

Library.
Online resources.
Programming compilers and packages (Assembly, Logisim and Multisim).
Laboratory equipment such as Oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital probes, … etc.
Access to Blackboard VLE and email.

1. Design complex digital systems independently using a variety of advanced techniques. (AHEP 3:EA3b, EA4b, P2, P3)

2. Apply and extend appropriate analytical techniques to digital electronic circuits design and critically evaluate the outcomes. (AHEP 3: EA1b, EA3b, EA4b, P3)

3. Develop troubleshooting skills and understanding at component level, evaluate arguments and assumptions in relating results to theory. (AHEP 3: P1, P2, P3) Analysis Application Problem Solving

4. Design, develop and present an optimised set of resources for a desired application and Communicate ideas effectively. (AHEP 3: EA3b, EA4b, P1, P2, P4, G1)

An EXAMINATION (1.5), weighted at 50%
50% examination to test 1st, 2nd and 4th learning outcomes. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA1b, EA3b, P1, P2, P3, P4, G1

A COURSEWORK (1500 words) weighted at 50%.
50% coursework consisting of a practical assignment to test all learning outcomes. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA1b, EA3b, EA4b, P1, P2, P3, P4, G1.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via the VLE throughout the semester.