Course content

Electrical properties of digital circuits. Introduction to Verilog. Computer tools for simulating digital systems. Security in systems with programmable circuits. Introduction to version control tools. HW design of digital systems based on a microcontroller and peripheral interfaces/circuits. Specification, design, implementation and verification of digital systems described with a high-level programming language​(VHDL).

Learning outcome

Knowledge - The candidate is able to:

• Explain electrical properties that are important when interconnecting digital HW circuits.
• Explain various aspects of security in systems with programmable circuits.
• Know basic code structures and properties of Verilog.
• Know the basic features of version control tools.

Skills - The candidate is able to:

• Use computer tools to draw circuit diagrams for a digital HW system.
• Use high-level programming languages ​​to describe digital systems in programmable logic.
• Use computer tools to implement and test digital systems.
• Use code development tools, including AI-based tools, in a critical, honest and reflective manner.

General competence - The candidate is able to:

• Acquire new technical knowledge, and be able to present and communicate this orally.
• Plan, specify, implement and verify a digital system in collaboration with others.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. Supervision. Independent work. Project.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

IELEG2143 Programmable circuits (or equivalent).

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, The MIT Press, 3rd edition.

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