Subject: Introduction to Digital Systems

Scientific Area:

Electronic and Automation

Workload:

64 Hours

Number of ECTS:

5 ECTS

Language:

Portuguese

Overall objectives:

  • Understanding digital systems and realize its development and inclusion in the current market
  • Distinguishing different numbering systems and arithmetic operations
  • Knowing the different logic gates and their operation
  • through Boolean algebra and other methods of simplification, simplify complex functions
  • Distinguish combinatorial circuits and sequential circuits realize its operation
  • Assemble and identify integrated circuits, and implement different circuits in laboratory , testing their outputs / functions

Syllabus:

  • Introduction to digital systems
  • Basic electricity concepts, resistance and electrical circuits
  • Introduction to number systems and codes
  • Boolean algebra and simplification functions
  • Combinatorial circuits
  • Digital Circuits
  • Memory Elements
  • Counters
  • Introduction to Sequential Circuits
  • Introduction to Memories

Literature/Sources:

  • Morgado Dias, "Sistemas Digitais, Princípios e Prática", FCA
  • Pereira, A. Silva; Água, Mário; Baldaia, Rogério, "Sistemas Analógicos e Digitais", Porto Editora
  • Pereira, A. Silva; Água, Mário; Baldaia, Rogério, "Práticas Laboratoriais de Eletrotecnia e Eletrónica", Porto Editora

Assesssment methods and criteria:

2 frequencies

  • 60 % of the final grade ( 0-20 )
  • Minimum score of 8 points (40%)
  • Consultation of an A4 sheet
  • 120 - 150 minutes

4 Practical Work

  • 40 % of the final grade ( 0-20 )
  • Made in class
  • 90 - 120 minutes