FACULTY

APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

DEPARTMENT

AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

LEVEL OF STUDIES

UNDERGRADUATE

MODULE CODE

AE2210

SEMESTER OF STUDIES

4^TH

COURSE TITLE

DIGITAL SYSTEMS

INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES

TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK

CREDIT UNITS

Lectures

2

3

Lab activities

2

2

COURSE TYPE

Specialty course

PRE-REQUIRED COURSES:

TEACHING AND EXAMINATION LANGUAGE

GREEK

THE COURSE IS OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDETNS 

COURSE WEBSITE (URL)

Learning Objectives

The course aims at introducing students to the fundamental principals of digital systems and microprocessors.

After successfully completing the course, students should be able to:

·                     Execute logical functions and identify logic gates

·                     Present Boolean algebra truth tables 

·                     Build circuits using truth tables

·                     Simplify complex circuits

·                     Explain the function of encoders/decoders, multiplexers , adders and other basic circuits

·                     Explain the function of basic sequential circuits

·                     Describe different types of memory and their operation

·                     Describe the various applications of integrated circuits 

·                     Explain the architectural parts of a microprocessor and the way they are used

·                     Explain the role of timing in the operation of a microprocessor and analyze the way the instructions are processed by the  microprocessor

·                     Describe the microprocessor operation

General Skills

·                     Search, analysis and combination of data and information with the use of the necessary technologies

·                     Adjustment to new conditions/technologies

·                     Working in an international environment

·                     Autonomous work

·                     Group work

Unit 1: Logic Gates  (part 5.5a)

Introduction to Boulean algebra, logical functions, logic gates, truth tables

Unit 2: Boolean Algebra  (part 5.5a)

           Basic theorems and properties of Boolean algebra, Boolean functions

Unit 3: Basic complex logic circuits  (part 5.5a and b)

Circuit costruction with truth tables, extraction of truth table from table, pulse series analysis. Applications used  for aircraft systems. 

Unit 4: Simplification of complex circuits

 Carnot table and Quin Mc Lasky method

Unit 5: Encoders and complex compound circuits  (part 5.8)

 Gray and BCD codes, encoders and decoders, encoder application examples,  indicator circuits

Unit 6: Multiplexers and other circuits  (Part 5.9)

Adders, multiplexers and demultiplexers, multipliers

Unit 7: Integrated circuit implementation (part 5.8)

 CMOS technology, integrated circuit design (using standard cells), digital circuit control methodologies. Medium, large and very large scale integrated circuits. 

Unit 8: Sequential circuits  

Flip-flops, latches, recorders, meters

Unit 9: Sequential circuits II and Memories  (part 5.6β)

Sequential circuit convertion diagrams, update tables. Types of memory and their operation, organization, reading and writing methods, timing. Circuits with buffers memories.

Unit 10: Microprocessor description  (part 5.7)

Executed operations and general function of a microprocessor. Basic function of each of the following features of a microprocessor: control unit,  instruction recall and processing unit, clock, arithmetic logic unit, instruction recorder, speciall usage recorders 

Unit 11: Microprocessor and timings  (part 5.7 and 5.6b)

 General purpose recorders, data bus. Μemory locations.  Examples of instruction execution and timing  (Ζ80, 8086).

ΤEACHING METHOD

In the classroom

USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES  

Support of learning procedure through e-class platform

TEACHING ORGANIZATION

STUDENT EVALUATION

Final writen examination including:

·                     Multiple choice questions

·                     Problem solving questions (Boolean algebra, construction or analysis of complex circuits)

·                     Short answer questions

·                     Topic development

Lab exercise for the laboratory part of the course.

-Suggested Bibliography :

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