Digital Logic Syllabus Complete Details & Topics Covered
Course Overview: This course covers the concepts of digital logic and switching networks. It includes the fundamental concepts of Boolean algebra and its application for circuit analysis, multilevel gate networks, flip-flops, counters, logic devices, synchronous and asynchronous sequential logic, and digital integrated circuits.
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to introduce the basic tools for the design of digital circuits and to provide methods
and procedures suitable for a variety of digital design applications.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Binary Systems (6 Hrs.)
- Digital Systems
- Binary Numbers
- Number Base Conversion
- Octal and Hexadecimal Numbers
- Complements
- Signed Binary Numbers
- Decimal Codes (BCD, 2 4 2 1, 8 4 -2 -1, Excess 3, Gray Code)
- Binary Storage and Registers
- Binary Logic
Unit 2: Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates (5 Hrs.)
- Basic and Axiomatic Definitions of Boolean Algebra
- Basic and Axiomatic Definitions of Boolean Algebra
- Boolean Functions
- Logic Operations
- Logic Gates
- Integrated Circuits
Unit 3: Simplification of Boolean Functions (5 Hrs.)
- K-map
- Two and Three-Variable Maps
- Four Variable Maps
- Product of Sum Simplification
- NAND and NOR Implementation
- Don't Care Conditions
- Determinant and Selection of Prime Implicants
Unit 4: Combinational Logic (5 Hrs.)
- Design Procedure
- Adders
- Subtractors
- Code Conversions
- Analysis Procedure
- Multilevel NAND and NOR Circuits
- Exclusive-OR Circuits
Unit 5: Combinational Logic with MSI and LSI (8 Hrs.)
- Binary Parallel Adder and Subtractor
- Decimal Adder
- Magnitude Comparator
- Decoders and Encoders
- Multiplexers
- Read-Only Memory (ROM)
- Programmable Logic Array (PLA)
- Programmable Array Logic (PAL)
Unit 6: Synchronous and Asynchronous Sequential Logic (10 Hrs.)
- Flip-Flops
- Triggering of Flip-Flops
- Analysis of Clocked Sequential Circuits
- Design with State Equations and State Reduction Table
- Introduction to Asynchronous Circuits
- Circuits with Latches
Unit 7: Registers and Counters (6 Hrs.)
- Registers
- Shift Registers
- Ripple Counters
- Synchronous Counters
- Timing Sequences
- The Memory
Laboratory Works
Students should be able to realize the following digital logic circuits as part of laboratory work:
- Familiarization with Logic Gates
- Combinatorial Circuits
- Code Converters
- Design with Multiplexers
- Adders and Subtractors
- Flip-Flops
- Sequential Circuits
- Counters
- Clock Pulse Generator
Recommended Books
Textbook:
- M. Morris Mano, “Digital Logic & Computer Design”
Reference Books:
- Brain Holdsworth, “Digital Logic Design”, Elsevier Science.
- John Patrick Hayes, “Introduction to Digital Logic Design”, Addison-Wesley.
- M. Morris Mano and Charles Kime, “Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals”, Pearson New International.