Advanced Program in Digital Circuit Design

Course Details

Introduction to Digital Circuit Design

    • Overview of digital circuits and their importance
    • Basic concepts of binary systems and number representations
    • Introduction to logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR)
    • Hands-On Activity: Building basic logic gate circuits using simulation software.

Combinational Circuits

    • Design and analysis of combinational circuits
    • Techniques for simplifying Boolean expressions (Karnaugh maps, Quine-McCluskey method)
    • Design of multiplexers, demultiplexers, encoders, and decoders
    • Hands-On Activity: Designing and implementing a combinational circuit project.

Sequential Circuits

    • Design and analysis of combinational circuits
    • Techniques for simplifying Boolean expressions (Karnaugh maps, Quine-McCluskey method)
    • Design of multiplexers, demultiplexers, encoders, and decoders
    • Hands-On Activity: Designing and implementing a combinational circuit project.

Digital Circuit Simulation and Testing

    • Introduction to simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, Logisim)
    • Testing and troubleshooting digital circuits
    • Best practices for circuit design and analysis
    • Hands-On Activity: Simulating and testing a digital circuit design.

Advanced Topics in Digital Circuit Design

    • Introduction to FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) design
    • Digital signal processing fundamentals
    • Design considerations for power consumption and performance
    • Hands-On Activity: Implementing a simple design on an FPGA development board.

Capstone Project

  • Participants will work on a comprehensive project that incorporates elements from all previous modules.
  • Project examples: Designing a digital clock, an alarm system, or a mini-robot controller.
  • Deliverables: Complete design documentation, simulation results, and a functional prototype.
  • Presentation of the project to peers and instructors for feedback.

Assessment and Certification

Assessments

Participants will be assessed through quizzes, hands-on projects, and a capstone project that demonstrates their knowledge in digital circuit design, focusing on design complexity and implementation accuracy.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, including all assessments and the capstone project, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Digital Circuit Design, signifying their proficiency in the field.