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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Your unit may be subject to government or third party COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Please consider this before enrolling in this unit, and speak with the unit coordinator if this raises any concerns.

  • Unit Title

    Digital Electronics

  • Unit Code

    ENS6154

  • Year

    2022

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Yamaan Esmiel Majeed AL-SHAMMARI

Description

This unit provides students with an introduction to digital electronics. Memory functions, memory types, and the design of large memory arrays are explained and programmable logic devices are introduced. Digital design and analysis methods, top-down design, algorithmic state machines (ASM), synthesis of ASM, sequencing and control and CPU (Central Processing Unit) design are covered. An introduction to HDL (Hardware Description Language), and simulation and testing of digital systems is also included.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS5256

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse a simple CPU.
  2. Describe digital logic using a Hardware Description Language (HDL).
  3. Describe digital systems as algorithmic state machines (ASMs).
  4. Design a simple CPU.
  5. Design digital systems with application of appropriate Design for Test methodologies.
  6. Research new developments in the field of digital electronics and reflect critically on their significance to engineering practice.
  7. Synthesise an algorithmic state machine.
  8. Test digital systems.
  9. Use a modern Integrated Software Environment (ISE) for digital design.
  10. Use the building blocks of digital systems, including programmable logic devices.

Unit Content

  1. Algorithmic state machines (ASM); synthesis of ASM.
  2. Design For Test (DFT) in digital systems.
  3. Digital design and analysis methods; top-down design.
  4. Digital logic families technology review.
  5. Engineering design environment.
  6. Introduction to VHDL.
  7. Joint Testing Action Group (JTAG), scan pass, Built In Self Test (BIST) advanced testing techniques.
  8. Memory as major component of digital systems memory types, large memory arrays.
  9. Programmable logic devices (FPGAs, CPLBs).
  10. Sequencing and control; design of CPU.
  11. Simulation and testing of digital systems.
  12. VHDL description of combinational and sequential logic.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences via ECU’s LMS as well as additional ECU learning technologies

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestIn class tests30%
Laboratory WorkLaboratory work and reports20%
PresentationResearch seminar10%
Examination ^End of semester examination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentOpen book take home test with viva component30%
ExerciseVirtual laboratory activities20%
PresentationResearch seminar10%
Assignment ^Summative assessment of unit content40%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Integrity

Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.

Breaches of academic integrity can include:

Plagiarism

Copying the words, ideas or creative works of other people, without referencing in accordance with stated University requirements. Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator within the first week of study if they intend to use some of their previous work in an assessment task (self-plagiarism).

Unauthorised collaboration (collusion)

Working with other students and submitting the same or substantially similar work or portions of work when an individual submission was required. This includes students knowingly providing others with copies of their own work to use in the same or similar assessment task(s).

Contract cheating

Organising a friend, a family member, another student or an external person or organisation (e.g. through an online website) to complete or substantially edit or refine part or all of an assessment task(s) on their behalf.

Cheating in an exam

Using or having access to unauthorised materials in an exam or test.

Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.

ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.

All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.

Assessment Extension

In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.

Special Consideration

Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Your unit may be subject to government or third party COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Please consider this before enrolling in this unit, and speak with the unit coordinator if this raises any concerns.

  • Unit Title

    Digital Electronics

  • Unit Code

    ENS6154

  • Year

    2022

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Yamaan Esmiel Majeed AL-SHAMMARI

Description

This unit provides students with an introduction to digital electronics. Memory functions, memory types, and the design of large memory arrays are explained and programmable logic devices are introduced. Digital design and analysis methods, top-down design, algorithmic state machines (ASM), synthesis of ASM, sequencing and control and CPU (Central Processing Unit) design are covered. An introduction to HDL (Hardware Description Language), and simulation and testing of digital systems is also included.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS5256

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse a simple CPU.
  2. Describe digital logic using a Hardware Description Language (HDL).
  3. Describe digital systems as algorithmic state machines (ASMs).
  4. Design a simple CPU.
  5. Design digital systems with application of appropriate Design for Test methodologies.
  6. Research new developments in the field of digital electronics and reflect critically on their significance to engineering practice.
  7. Synthesise an algorithmic state machine.
  8. Test digital systems.
  9. Use a modern Integrated Software Environment (ISE) for digital design.
  10. Use the building blocks of digital systems, including programmable logic devices.

Unit Content

  1. Algorithmic state machines (ASM); synthesis of ASM.
  2. Design For Test (DFT) in digital systems.
  3. Digital design and analysis methods; top-down design.
  4. Digital logic families technology review.
  5. Engineering design environment.
  6. Introduction to VHDL.
  7. Joint Testing Action Group (JTAG), scan pass, Built In Self Test (BIST) advanced testing techniques.
  8. Memory as major component of digital systems memory types, large memory arrays.
  9. Programmable logic devices (FPGAs, CPLBs).
  10. Sequencing and control; design of CPU.
  11. Simulation and testing of digital systems.
  12. VHDL description of combinational and sequential logic.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences via ECU’s LMS as well as additional ECU learning technologies

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestIn class tests30%
Laboratory WorkLaboratory work and reports20%
PresentationResearch seminar10%
Examination ^End of semester examination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentOpen book take home test with viva component30%
ExerciseVirtual laboratory activities20%
PresentationResearch seminar10%
Assignment ^Summative assessment of unit content40%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Integrity

Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.

Breaches of academic integrity can include:

Plagiarism

Copying the words, ideas or creative works of other people, without referencing in accordance with stated University requirements. Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator within the first week of study if they intend to use some of their previous work in an assessment task (self-plagiarism).

Unauthorised collaboration (collusion)

Working with other students and submitting the same or substantially similar work or portions of work when an individual submission was required. This includes students knowingly providing others with copies of their own work to use in the same or similar assessment task(s).

Contract cheating

Organising a friend, a family member, another student or an external person or organisation (e.g. through an online website) to complete or substantially edit or refine part or all of an assessment task(s) on their behalf.

Cheating in an exam

Using or having access to unauthorised materials in an exam or test.

Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.

ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.

All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.

Assessment Extension

In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.

Special Consideration

Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.

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