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Course Title: Digital Electronics Lab (Practical) CREDIT
Course Credits: 1 UNITS
Course Level: UG
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Course Code: ES214
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles and design techniques of digital electronics. It aims to provide a solid
foundation in number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, and combinational and sequential circuit design. The course will enable students to
analyze, design, and implement basic digital systems using logic gates, flip-flops, multiplexers, counters, and memory devices.
Course Objective:
1. Introduce students to the fundamental principles and design techniques of digital electronics.
2. Provide a solid foundation in:
a. Number systems
b. Logic gates
c. Boolean algebra
d. Combinational and sequential circuit design
3. Enable students to:
a. Analyze basic digital systems
b. Design and implement digital circuits using logic gates, flip-flops, multiplexers, counters, and memory devices
4. Prepare students for advanced topics in digital systems like Analog to Digital Converter & Vice-Vera
Prerequisites: NIL
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Module I Fundamental of Digital Techniques Weightage (%) Lecture Hours
To study and verify the truth tables of basic logic gates: 30 9
i. NOT Gate
ii. AND Gate
iii. OR Gate
iv. Ex-OR Gate
v. Ex-NOR Gate
vi. NAND Gate
vii. NOR Gate
To study and verify Boolean expressions using logic gates.
To implement Boolean functions using logic gates in both SOP and POS forms.
Module II Combinational Circuits 25 8
To design Half Adder & Full Adder,
To design Half Subtractor & Full Subtractor using gates and verify their truth tables.
To design Comparator Circuit (one bit)
Module III Sequential Circuits 25 8
To verify the truth table of:
i) R-S ii) D iii) J-K and iv) T-flip flops.
Module IV Logic families & data converters 20 5
To design a BCD to seven segment decoder converter and verify the truth table.
To design code converter for BCD to Gray code
To design a 4-bit BCD to Excess-3 code converter.
Course Outcomes (COs):
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CO1. Describe the architecture and fundamental components of digital electronic circuits.
CO2. Demonstrate the realization of logical functions using basic and universal logic gates.
CO3. Apply Boolean algebra principles to define, simplify, and manipulate logic expressions.
CO4. Analyze and troubleshoot digital electronic circuits using fundamental techniques.
CO5. Critically evaluate and apply appropriate methodologies for the design and implementation of various digital applications.
Pedagogy for Course Delivery:
Classroom Interaction
Videos and power point presentations
Class Test for Evaluation
Assignments and Tutorials for continuous assessment.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Level 1: Remembering
CLO 1: Remember and recall basic definitions, terms, and concepts related to digital electronics, such as logic gates, number systems, Boolean
algebra, and types of memory devices. Identify the symbols and truth tables for logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR).
Level 2: Understanding
CLO 2: Understand and explain the operations of binary arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and their importance in
digital circuits.
Level 3: Applying
CLO 3: Apply Boolean algebra to simplify and implement logic expressions using basic logic gates.
Level 4: Analyzing
CLO 4: Analyze and compare the operation of different flip-flops (SR, D, JK, and T) in sequential circuits and identify their applications in
various digital systems.
Level 5: Evaluating
CLO 5: Evaluate the efficiency of a given digital circuit design by comparing it against alternative designs and justifying the choice of the most
effective solution.
Level 6: Creating
CLO 6: Design and implement a complex digital system using combinational and sequential logic circuits, incorporating electronic devices and
other components to meet specific functional requirements.
Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment:
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment 40% End Term Examination 60%
Components Performance Lab Record Viva Attendance Practical Viva
(Drop down
Weightage (%) 15 10 10 5 30 30
Text Reading:
1. Morris Mano, Computer System Architecture, 3rd Edition – 2021, Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited.
2. Harry & Jordan, Computer Systems Design & Architecture, Edition 2022, Addison Wesley, Delhi
References:
1. WIliam Stallings, Computer Organization and Architecture, 4th Edition-2020, Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited.
2. Kai Hwang-McGraw-Hill, Advanced Computer Architecture (2023).