CSU, Chico Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

EECE 144:Logic Design Fundamentals

Prerequisites:EECE 101, MECH 100 or MECH 102

Required for EE, CMPE and MECA majors

Catalog Description: Definition and properties of switching algebra. Minimization of algebraic function. Use of Karnaugh maps for simplification. Design of combinational logic networks. Design of sequential logic devices including flip-flops, registers, and counters. Analysis and applications of digital devices. Analysis and design of synchronous and asynchronous sequential state machines, state table derivation and reduction. Use of such CAD tools for schematic capture and logic device simulations. Formerly ECE 085.

Course Objectives:

• teach number systems and Boolean Algebra; be proficient in the use of theorems and laws to manipulate Boolean expressions
• demonstrate the use of logic gates, truth tables, and combinational circuit
• teach students to design, simplify, and build combinational circuits
• show students how to implement circuits using MSI components
• explain the use of sequential logic, flip-flops, registers, counters, and state sequence generators
• show how to implement digital systems design with programmable logic devices
• demonstrate the use of software tools to simulate digital circuits and systems

Course Outcomes:

Students shall be able to:

• apply principles of Boolean algebra to minimize logic functions
• minimize Boolean functions using Karnaugh maps

Students shall be able to design, simulate, analyze, and test:

• combinational circuits using Boolean algebra and K-map to simplify and optimize circuit design
• a multiplexer, demultiplexer, decoder, and encoder using logic gates
• a flip-flop using either NAND or NOR gates
• a parallel input/parallel output, parallel input/serial output, serial input/parallel output, serial input/ serial output register using logic gates
• a 4-bit synchronous binary counter using D, J-K, and T flip-flops
• a state machine generating arbitrary sequence using flip-flops and logic gates
• a divide-by-10 frequency counter using J-K flip-flops

Class/Laboratory schedule:

• One hundred a minutes a week lecture
• One hundred a minutes a week activity

Contribution of Course to Meet the Professional Component:

• Engineering Science: 2 units
• Engineering Design: 1 units

Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes and Objective:

This course makes significant contributions the following program outcomes:

• An ability to apply knowledge of math, science and engineering
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

This course supports the achievement of the following elements of the program objective:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve computer engineering problems
• Use industry standard tools to analyze, design, develop and test computer-based systems containing both hardware and software components.
• Achieve success in graduate programs in computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science.
• Continue to develop their knowledge and skills after graduation in order to succeed personally and contribute to employer success.

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