Learning objectives
The course will provide the basis for the study of digital systems. The
main techniques of synthesis of digital systems will be presented and the
architecture of most important programmable devices will be introduced.
In addition, the major issues of system configurations and the most
important application fields will be discussed
Prerequisites
Elettronica I (recommended)
Course unit content
Introduction to microelectronic technologies
Semiconductor memories: architecture and functional blocks, read-only
memories, non-volatile memory, read-write memories
Techniques for synthesis of logic networks:
- ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuits)
- Standard Cells
- Programmable Logic Devices:
- ROM
- Programmable Logic Array (PLA). Programmable Array of Logic(PAL);
- Mask Programmable Gate Array (mpga);
- Sea of Gates (SOG);
- Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD);
- Field-programmable gate array (FPGA);
Microprocessors, microcontrollers, Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
- architecture
- Input/Output Ports (I/O Ports)
- Memory Organization
- Counters and Timers
- serial ports
an outline on the architecture of the PLC
Full programme
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Bibliography
- J.M. Rabaey, A. Chandrakasan, B. Nikolic, "Digital Integrated Circuits, a
Design Perspective", Prentice Hall, second edition
- Paolo Spirito, “Elettronica digitale”, McGraw-Hill
Teaching methods
traditional classroom lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral discussion.
Other information
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