Revised 10/1999

ETR 167 - Logic Circuits & Systems (4 CR.)

Course Description

Introductory computer course covering Logic circuits, number systems, Boolean algebra and pulse switching circuits. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

ETR 167 is designed as a one semester, lecture and laboratory course teaching fundamentals of pulse, switching and digital circuit techniques.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

None.

Course Objectives

As a result of the learning experiences provided in this course, the student will be able to:

  • know the principles of number systems and Boolean algebra as applied to the analysis and design of digital circuits
  • identify the fundamentals of logic circuits and logic families
  • identify the fundamental operations of pulse/switching and wave shaping circuits

Major Topics to Be Included

Lecture

  • Number systems
  • Boolean algebra
  • Logic circuits: combinational and flip-flops
  • Logic families
  • Transient analysis
  • Linear & non linear wave shaping circuits
  • Multivibrators

Laboratory

  • Panel Box, TTL Gates 
  • Gate Equivalence
  • Combinational Logic Networks 
  • Digital Multiplexer
  • Latches 
  • Flip-Flops
  • RC Differentiator/Integrator
  • Clippers/Clampers
  • Function Generator
  • 555 Timer
  • IC Monostable Multivibrator