Courses & Units
Advanced Digital Electronics ENG442
Introduction
The unit is directed at building on the fundamentals of electronics engineering acquired in the earlier years of the course. The unit will enable students to make informed decisions regarding choice of advanced digital systems and advanced digital electronic design, including the following topics:
Microprocessor and computer architectures including assembler language instruction set design.
Data path design and implementation.
Memory system design and implementation.
Input/output systems.
Performance analysis.
Introduction to field programmable logic devices, including architectures and programming techniques.
Advanced digital techniques including consideration of transmission line effects on digital design.
Implementation of an advanced digital circuit, including soft core microprocessor in a FPGA.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Digital Electronics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG442 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Doctor Benjamin Millar |
| Delivered By |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the features of different digital architectures for an appropriate engineering system
- Analyse complex digital circuits to ensure suitability for design criteria
- Interpret the results of complex digital electronic systems measurements in relation to design criteria
- Construct a digital circuit or system in order to test that it meets specified design requirements
- Design a complex digital system to meet a new performance requirement
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031303 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,085.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG233 Digital ElectronicsTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 60 minute lectures weekly, 1 x 60 minute tutorial weekly, 6 x 180 minute practicals |
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| Assessment | Weekly assignment (5%)|Group Assignment (15%)|Mid Semester Test (20%)|Formal Exam (30%)|Laboratory (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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