Digital Logic and Microcomputer Hardware

This course introduces students to the foundational principles of digital logic and the hardware components that form the basis of modern microcomputers. The course covers key topics such as Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational and sequential circuits, microprocessor architecture, memory systems, input/output interfaces, and bus systems. Students will learn how digital logic circuits are used to design microcomputer hardware and how microprocessors execute instructions. The course emphasizes practical applications, including circuit design, simulation, and microprocessor programming.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understanding Digital Logic Fundamentals: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of digital logic, including Boolean algebra, truth tables, and logic gates, and how they are used to design combinational and sequential circuits.
• Designing Digital Circuits: Learn how to design, analyze, and simulate digital circuits, such as multiplexers, decoders, counters, and flip-flops, which are essential components in microcomputer hardware design.
• Exploring Microprocessor Architecture and Functionality: Gain insights into the internal architecture of microprocessors, including the control unit, arithmetic logic unit (ALU), registers, memory hierarchy, and how instructions are executed in hardware.
• Interfacing Microcomputers with Peripheral Devices: Develop skills in interfacing microcomputers with external devices using input/output interfaces, buses, and memory-mapped I/O, ensuring effective communication between hardware components.

These outcomes aim to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design, implement, and troubleshoot digital logic circuits and microcomputer hardware. The course prepares students for careers in computer hardware design, embedded systems development, and electronics engineering by providing a solid foundation in digital logic and microprocessor architecture.