M1: Digital Systems

ScheduledSep 2 - Sep 15   Grade ImpactTODO  

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This module introduces digital systems, including number systems, logic circuits, Verilog and CAD, and clocks.

Reading

Required Textbook Reading:

• 1.5 (Digital Representation of Information)
• 3.1 (Positional Number Representation)
• 3.7 (Other Number Representations)
• 2.1 (Variables and Functions)
• 2.2 (Inversion)
• 2.3 (Truth Tables)
• 2.4 (Logic Gates & Networks)
• 2.9 (Introduction to CAD Tools)
• 2.10 (Introduction to Verilog)
• Skim A.1–A.12 (Verilog Reference)

Optional Supplemental Instruction:

• Khan Acadamy Videos: Alternate Number Bases (8 useful videos in the sidebar)
• Boolean Logic & Logic Gates - Crash Course Computer Science
• Introduction to Verilog - ChipVerify
• An Introduction to Verilog - CompArchIllinois on YouTube
• Introduction to Verilog - Carleton University

Lecture Material

• L1: Number Systems
• L2: Logic Circuits
• L3: Verilog & CAD
• L4: Clocks

Lab Work

• Lab1: CAD Workflow
• Lab2: Verilog Exploration

Assignments

• H1: Number Systems
• Q1: Number Systems
• H2: Logic Circuits
• Q2: Logic Circuits
• Q3: Verilog & CAD