Laboratory of Digital Systems

Code:

EEC0006

Acronym:

LSDI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Electronics and Digital Systems

Instance: 2008/2009 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Electronics and Digital Systems
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Electrical and Computers Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEEC	337	Syllabus since 2006/2007	1	-	7	95	187
		Syllabus since 2007/2008	1	-	7	95	187
		Plano para alunos que em 2006 estiveram no 3º ano	1	-	7	95	187
		Plano para alunos que em 2006 estiveram no 5º ano	1	-	7	95	187
		Plano para alunos que em 2006 estiveram no 4º ano	1	-	7	95	187

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To show the theoretical grounds and the practical aspects of the analysis and synthesis techniques of (combinational and sequential) digital systems. Introduction to the systems’ project by using integrated digital circuits (SSI, MSI and programmable components like FPGA).

Program

Numeration and Representation systems. Binary arithmetic. Boole’s Algebra and its application to the simplification of expressions and minimization of circuits. Combinational circuit’s projects using logical ports and MSI components (multiplexers and decoders). Project on states’ machine performed as synchronized sequential circuits. Counting circuits and misplacement registers.

Mandatory literature

José Carlos Alves; Sistemas Digitais, Autor/FEUP, 2005
Wakerly, John F.; Digital design. ISBN: 0-13-089896-1

Complementary Bibliography

António José Araújo; Exercícios de Sistemas Digitais, 2004

Teaching methods and learning activities

Contents exposition in theoretical classes supported by the use of transparencies and analysis of illustrating exercises. The students will be provided with an exercise book that they will be encouraged to solve. The practical classes are occupied with solving a set of exemplifying exercises and with laboratory practical tasks. The laboratory component will be based on the use of Project tools of digital systems for FPGAs (simulation and synthesis) and physical performance on the prototyping platform FEUPIX available in the laboratories.

Software

ModelSim XE
XILINX ISE

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Electrical engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	75,00
	Exame	15,00		2008-11-19
	Exame	15,00		2009-01-28
	Exame	15,00		2008-12-17
	Exame	15,00		2009-01-21
	Exame			2009-01-16
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	30	2009-01-28
	Estudo autónomo	20	2009-01-16
	Total:	50,00

Eligibility for exams

To attain frequency, students must have a minimum grade of 50% in the group of three Laboratory Assignments (TL) and Three Exercises (E).

Calculation formula of final grade

Each PIA represents 20% of the final classification. The other 6 tests (3 TLs + 3 Es) represent 10% each.

Examinations or Special Assignments

For the students whose statute dismisses them from the frequency of practical classes re expected special tests including the laboratory component.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The students whose special statute dismisses them from the frequency of practical classes will have to do evaluation tests including both theoretical and practical components with weights equivalent to those used in the final classification of distributed evaluation.

Classification improvement

Classification improvement obtained in the distributed evaluation (which will include the three evaluation components referred to above) may be done in the following year.

Observations

The preparation of Laboratory Assignments takes the same time as the Assignments themselves. The preparation of the other evaluation components (so that they keep up with the course) will demand the students a 1-2 hour/week period of time.

Office Hours:
JSM: Thursday, 16h – 17h
ASG: Wednesday, 14 h – 16h
HSM: Tuesday, 9 h – 10 h

You can also see your teacher in an interview scheduled directly with him.

Language of instruction: Portuguese.