Digital Systems Design

This course focuses on the design and implementation of digital systems using combinational and sequential logic. The course covers topics such as Boolean algebra, logic gates, flip-flops, multiplexers, counters, and finite state machines. Students will learn how to design, simulate, and analyze digital circuits and systems using hardware description languages (HDL) and modern digital design tools. The course emphasizes the practical application of digital logic in designing efficient, reliable, and scalable digital systems used in computing devices and embedded systems.

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

• Understanding Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates: Students will gain a solid understanding of Boolean algebra, truth tables, and the operation of basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR) in designing digital circuits.
• Designing Combinational and Sequential Circuits: Learn how to design and analyze combinational circuits (such as adders, multiplexers, and decoders) and sequential circuits (such as flip-flops, counters, and shift registers) using digital logic principles.
• Using Hardware Description Languages (HDL): Gain proficiency in using hardware description languages (such as VHDL or Verilog) to describe and simulate digital systems, focusing on the design and verification of complex circuits.
• Applying Digital Design to Real-World Systems: Develop skills in designing and implementing digital systems that solve real-world problems, including applications in computing, embedded systems, and microcontroller-based devices.

These outcomes aim to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to design and implement digital circuits and systems. The course prepares students for careers in hardware design, embedded systems development, and digital electronics, equipping them with practical experience in digital systems design and simulation tools.