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.

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 Mr Andrew Brocklesby
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the features of different microprocessor 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 $1,002.00 $1,002.00 not applicable $2,798.00

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 Electronics

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

3 x 60 minute lectures weekly, 1 x 60 minute tutorial weekly, 6 x 180 minute practicals

AssessmentTest or quiz (20%)|Examination - invigilated (centrally) (30%)|Assignment (5%)|Report (15%)|Laboratory/practical (30%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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