CPEN 430: Digital Systems

Course Description

Modern methods of digital design realization. Technology independence. Designs utilizing field programmable gate arrays. Use of high level design software. Extensive use of VHDL for system description, simulation and implementation.

Motivation

Why are we here ?

Recommended Textbook

• W.J. Dally, R.C. Harting and T.M. Aamodt Digital Design Using VHDL. A System Approach, Cambridge University Press

Additional References

• V. Pedroni, Circuit Design and Simulation with VHDL, MIT Press

• V. Pedroni, Finite State machines in Hardware. Theory and Design (with VHDL and System Verilog), MIT Press

• N. Pappas, Digital Design, West Publishing, 1993

• C. Clare, Designing Logic Systems Using State Machines, McGraw-Hill, 1973

• J. Bhasker, A VHDL Synthesis Primer, Star Galaxy Publishing, 1998

Grading

• Homework: 10% (lowest score will be dropped)

• Labs: 20%

• Midterms: 30% (lowest score will be dropped)

• Final: 40%