Course content

Programmable logic circuits. Structure of digital systems. Description of digital HW by using high level programming language. Design and simulation of simple digital systems.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - The candidate shall be able to:

• Explain the architecture and operation of programmable circuits.
• Explain the difference between combinatorial and sequential logic.
• Explain how a finite state machine is built and works.
• Explain how a high-level modeling language can be used to describe the structure and operation of a digital circuit.
• Explain how a digital circuit can be tested and verified.

Skills - The candidate shall be able to:

• Describe simple digital circuits using a high-level modeling language such as VHDL.
• Implementing a digital circuit in a programmable circuit such as an FPGA.
• Simulate and verify the functionality of a digital circuit.

General competence - The candidate shall be able to:

• Use general digital competence to install and use EDA (Electronic Design Automation) data tools.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. Problem solving. Supervision.

Compulsory exercises that include training in computer tools and programming in VHDL. The number of exercises is given at the start of the semester. The compulsory activities must be delivered according to the stated deadlines and must be approved in order to take the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Programming tasks

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

IELEG1040 Digital Circuits and Programming (or similar).

Required previous knowledge

Access to the course requires admission to the study program Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO).

Course materials

"Circuit Design with VHDL" by Volnei A. Pedroni, third edition.

Credit reductions