Digital Systems 2 (B-TM-YT0427)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
6 ECTSDutch42 First termFirst term
Dams Wim (coordinator) |  Dams Wim
POC PBA ELEKTRONICA-ICT STKA TMMA

Aims

The student can independently seek and understand documentation (schematics, datasheets, programming manuals, etc.).
The student can explain the basic concepts and construction of digital hardware.
The student can explain and apply the language, syntax, synthesis and simulation of VHDL.
The student is able to develop a solution from the available documentation and problem statement.
The student is able to test/validate a digital design using a testbench and then implement this digital design in an FPGA.

Previous knowledge

Digital Systems 1

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

2 ects. Digital Systems 2: Theory (B-TM-YT5568)

2 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture12 First termFirst term
Dams Wim
POC PBA ELEKTRONICA-ICT STKA TMMA

Content

Digital Systems 2 theory:

  • VHDL: basic concepts, language, syntax, simulation
  • Design principles and interface design in digital systems
  • Finite State Machine design
  • Clock Domain Crossing and synchronisation
  • I/O standards
  • FPGA architecture
  • Intro to processor design (soft core)

Course material

Course and/or slides distributed via digital learning platform

4 ects. Digital Systems 2: Lab (B-TM-YT5569)

4 ECTSDutchFormat: Practical30 First termFirst term
Dams Wim
POC PBA ELEKTRONICA-ICT STKA TMMA

Content

Digital Systems 2 lab:

  • VHDL: basic concepts, language, syntax, synthesis, simulation
  • Design principles and interface design in digital systems.
  • Finite State Machine design
  • Clock Domain Crossing and synchronization
  • I/O standards
  • FPGA architecture

Course material

Assignments, documentation, ... distributed via digital learning platform
FPGA board (details: see digital learning platform)

Format: more information

During the first lab sessions, students complete guided lab assignments (on their Laptop) to become familiar with the development environment and the subject matter.

After that, students continue to work on an individual project.

Evaluation

Digital Systems 2 (B-TM-YT7427)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Paper/Project
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTAL1-20/20 scale
YT5568 - Digital Systems 2: Theory
YT5569 - Digital Systems 2: Lab

Digital Systems 2 theory:
Written exam 100%

Digital Systems 2 lab:
100% lab points based on a project. The exact content of the project must meet certain requirements and is always in consultation with the teacher. Students can work on this project during the lab (and at home). The project must be submitted along with a video demonstrating the operation and a report.

Information about retaking exams

This course unit allows partial mark transfers in case of partial pass mark:

  • YT5568 - Digital Systems 2: Theory (during academic year)
  • YT5569 - Digital Systems 2: Lab (during academic year)

Digital Systems 2 theory:
Written exam 100%

Digital Systems 2 lab:
100% lab points based on a project. The exact content of the project must meet certain requirements and is always in consultation with the teacher. Students can work on this project during the lab (and at home). The project must be submitted along with a video demonstrating the operation and a report.

The project must be re-consulted with the instructor as soon as possible.