Digital Electronic Circuits

Course Code:

EE 334

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

4

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

2

ECTS:

7

Prerequisite Courses:

Digital Circuits

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Uğur Çilingiroğlu

Course Objectives:

Exposing all students to the technological foundations of contemporary digital integrated circuits and their design, and primes those students who prefer specializing later in microelectronics.

Course Content:

Evolutionary path of microelectronics. Technology and devices: CMOS technology; layout; MOSFET modeling; device and interconnection capacitances. Inverter: Ideal inverter; CMOS inverter; binary operation and restoration; dynamic properties; power consumption; inverter design. Static CMOS gates: NAND; NOR; complex gates; layout techniques for static CMOS gates. Pass logic: Pass-logic synthesis; NMOS and PMOS pass logic. Sequential circuits in static CMOS: SR flip flop; latch and register; register timing; synchronization and pipelining with latches and registers. Dynamic logic: Dynamic storage; dynamic latch and register; quasi-static latch; two-phase nonoverlapping clocking; dynamic logic gates. Semiconductor memories: Classification; random-access architecture; mask-programmable ROM; static RAM; dynamic RAM.

COURSE DESCRIPTION FORM

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Proper use of MOSFET device models in digital integrated-circuit analysis and design.	2b	1, 2, 3, 4, 7	A, B, D
Performing computer-aided electrical simulation and physical design.	3a, 3b, 4b, 5b	1, 2, 3, 4, 7	A, B, D
Translating digital integrated-circuit performance specifications into design constraints.	2b	1, 2, 3, 4, 7	A, B, D
Analyzing a conventional CMOS digital integrated circuit.	2b	1, 2, 3, 4, 7	A, B, D
Recognition of conventional CMOS families of logic gates and memory devices.	1a	1, 2, 3, 4, 7	A, B, D

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction: Digital versus analog. Fundamental properties of digital circuits. Evolutionary dynamics of VLSI engineering.	Textbook and supplementary notes
2	Technology and devices: CMOS technology. Layout design rules. MOSFET modeling for digital design.	Textbook and supplementary notes
3	Technology and devices: MOSFET modeling for digital design.	Textbook and supplementary notes
4	Technology and devices: Device and interconnection capacitances. Inverter: Ideal inverter.	Textbook and supplementary notes
5	Inverter: CMOS inverter voltage-transfer characteristics. Binary operation and restoration.	Textbook and supplementary notes
6	Inverter: Dynamic characteristics. Power dissipation. Inverter design.	Textbook and supplementary notes
7	Static logic gates: NAND gate. NOR gate. Complex gates.	Textbook and supplementary notes
8	Static logic gates: Complex gates. Layout techniques for static CMOS gates. Pass-logic gates: NMOS pass logic.	Textbook and supplementary notes
9	Pass-logic gates: CMOS pass logic.	Textbook and supplementary notes
10	Sequential Circuits in Static CMOS: SR flip flops. Clocked SR flipflops. Latch. Register.	Textbook and supplementary notes
11	Sequential Circuits in Static CMOS: Latch and register timing. Synchronization and pipelining. Dynamic logic: Dynamic storage.	Textbook and supplementary notes
12	Dynamic logic: Dynamic latches and registers. Pseudo-Static Latch and register.	Textbook and supplementary notes
13	Dynamic logic: Dynamic logic gates. Semiconductor memories: Taxonomy. Random-access architecture. Mask-programmed ROM.	Textbook and supplementary notes
14	Semiconductor memories: Static RAM. Dynamic RAM.	Textbook and supplementary notes

Recommended Sources

Textbook	Lecture notes: Digital Integrated-Circuit Design by Uğur Çilingiroğlu (Distributed electronically).
Additional Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	‘Ngspice’ circuit analysis software. ‘Electric’ physical design software. Lecture notes.
Assignments	Supplementary Class Notes, Project Notes
Exams	Midterm exam papers and solutions.

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-term Exam	2	45/75
Quiz	Variable	10/75
Laboratory	12 sessions	20/75
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		25/100
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		75/100
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	√
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,	√
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.	√
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.	√
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.	√
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	5	70
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	7	98
Mid-terms	2	2	4
Homework
Final Examination	1	2	2
Total Work Load			174
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6.96
ECTS Credit of the Course			7

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