Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to:
- describe how Boolean algebra can be applied in digital circuit contexts
- analyze and simplify logic circuits
- explain the function of Interrupts in programming contexts
- plan and realize simple digital circuits
- write simpler programs for a microcontroller
- perform relevant selections of components, logical building blocks and program structures
- justify the choice of digital solution (circuit or program)

Content

Number systems, codes and number conversion.
Logical algebra and gate circuits.
Logical functions and combinatorics.
Locking signals.
Circuit reduction with Karnaugh diagram.
Digital flip-flops.
555's internal function and its applications.
The basics of microcontroller technology.
Low level programming in Assembler.

Location and time

w. 35-50

Materials

Own compendium.
Hardware specific datasheets.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises
Simulations
Laboratory work

Exam schedules

Theory exam at the end of period 1
Assignments throughout the course

Completion alternatives

Tutorials on the theory sections.
Attendance requirements regarding laboratory work.

Student workload

The course is held with equal load during periods 1 and 2.

Content scheduling

Period 1 is theory focused and period 2 is more practical.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knowledge about the most basic binary logic and truth tables.
Knowledge about the most elementary logic circuits and components.
Knowledge about the basic principles for the design and simulation of simple digital circuits.
Possesses general basic knowledge of processors and programming.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is well acquainted with binary logic and truth tables.
Have a good knowledge of logical circuits, components and their characteristic properties.
Have a good knowledge of how to design and simulate simple digital circuits.
Have a good understanding of the basic processor technology and can apply the principles of creating simple programs.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Has an excellent understanding of Boolean logic.
Has excellent insight into logic circuits, components and their characteristic properties.
Can independently design and simulate digital circuitry.
Has excellent understanding of the basic processor technology and can independently create simple programs.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed according to exam results and assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 40% of the course credits.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

40% - 63% of the course credits.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

64% - 87% of the course credits.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

At least 88% of the course credits.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.