Program : Diploma in Computer Engineering / Computer Hardware Engineering
Course Code : 3134 Course Title: Digital Computer Fundamentals
Semester :3 Credits: 3
Course Category: Program Core
Periods per week: 3 (L:3 T:0 P:0) Periods per semester: 45
Course Objectives:
● Understand the data representation in the Computer System.
● Perform number conversion from one system to another.
● Understand use of boolean algebra and K-Map in digital circuits.
● Equip students to design and develop simple combinational and sequential circuits.
Course Prerequisites:
Course
Topic/Description Course Title Semester
code
To comprehend semiconductor
Fundamentals of Electrical
physics, diodes, Transistors and 2
and Electronics
working of rectifiers.
Course Outcomes
On completion of the course student will be able to:
Duration Cognitive
COn Description
(Hours) Level
Perform number system conversions, binary
CO1 8 Applying
arithmetic operations and binary coding
Make use of Boolean algebra and the Karnaugh
CO2 11 Applying
Map for the implementation of logic functions.
CO3 Design combinational circuits. 12 Applying
CO4 Design sequential circuits. 12 Applying
Series Test 2
CO – PO Mapping:
Course PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
Outcomes
CO1 3
CO2 3
CO3 3
CO4 3
3-Strongly mapped, 2-Moderately mapped, 1-Weakly mapped
Course Outline
Duration Cognitive
Description
(Hours) Level
Perform number system conversions, binary arithmetic operations and binary
CO1
coding
Perform conversions from one number
M1.01 2 Applying
system todifferent number systems
Apply arithmetic operations on binary
M1.02 2 Applying
numbers
M1.03 Represent signed numbers in digital systems 1 Understanding
M1.04 Summarize different types of binary codes 2 Understanding
M1.05 Solve addition of BCD numbers 1 Applying
Contents:
Number Systems: Introduction to different Number Systems – Decimal, Binary, Octal,
Hexadecimal - Conversion from one Number System to another- 1’s complement, 2’s
complement- Binary addition, 1’ complement and 2’s complement subtraction- Signed
Number Representations -Binary codes - Binary Coded Decimal- 8421, Gray Code, Error
detection code-Parity, Error correction-Hamming code, Alphanumeric code-ASCII.,BCD
Addition.
Make use of Boolean algebra and the Karnaugh Map for the implementation of
CO2 logic functions.
M2.01 Illustrate basic theorems of Boolean algebra 2 Understanding
Make use of Boolean algebra to simplify Applying
M2.02 3
logic functions
M2.03 Illustrate properties of basic and universal gates 3 Understanding
Make use of logic gates to implement logic Applying
M2.04 1
functions
Make use of K-Map for the implementation of
M2.05 2 Applying
logic functions
Series Test - I 1
Contents: Axiomatic definitions of Boolean Algebra, Two-valued Boolean Algebra-
Basic Theorems and Definitions, Boolean Functions, Simplifications of Boolean
functions using axioms and theorems. Standard forms-POS, SOP and Canonical Form of
Boolean Functions,. Basic and universal gates-Representation, truth table, -Implement
NOT,AND,OR using NOR, NAND gates, K-map up to 4 variables and simplification of
Boolean functions using k-map and design logic diagrams, Identify don’t care condition
CO3 Design Combinational Circuits
Illustrate the design procedure of combinational
M3.01 2 Understanding
circuits
M3.02 Construct half adder and full adder circuits 2 Applying
Make use of binary parallel adder toimplement
M3.03 2 Applying
parallel adder-subtractor circuit
Construct combinational circuits for
M3.04 multiplication,comparison, multiplexing, 6 Applying
decoding, encoding and priority encoding
Contents:Combinational Logic, Analysis & Design procedure-using Gray to binary
convertor, Half Adder, Full Adder, 4-bit Parallel adder, 4-bit binary adder/subtractor,
BCD Adder, Binary Multiplier(up to 2 bit), 2-bit Magnitude Comparator, Decoder,
Encoder, priority encoder, two-to-one-line multiplexer.
CO4 Design Sequential Circuits
M4.01 Explain sequential circuits 1 Understanding
Illustrate operation of different latches and
M4.02 4 Applying
flip flops
M4.03 Outline different type of registers 1 Understanding
Construct asynchronous and synchronous
M4.04 6 Applying
counters using flip flops
Series Test - II 1
Contents
Sequential circuit-definition, block diagram, explanation, comparison with
combinational circuit; Synchronous and asynchronous sequential circuit-comparison,
synchronous clocked sequential circuit-block diagram, latches and flip flops, SR latch
(with NOR,NAND, with control input), D latch, characteristic tables; Edge triggered D-
FF using D-latches , JK FF, MS-JK FF, T-FF –characteristic tables; Registers-definition,
shift registers-data transmission in shift registers-serial-in-serial out, serial-in parallel out,
Parallel in Serial out, Parallel-in parallel out- logic diagrams only; Asynchronous
counter- 4-bit binary counter, BCD counter; Synchronous counter- state table of a
sequential circuit, design 4-bit binary counter, BCD counter, Ring Counter.
Text/Reference:
T/R Book Title/Author
M. Morris Mano & Michael D. Ciltti, Digital Design, Pearson Education, 5th
T1
Ed.
A. Anand Kumar, Fundamentals of digital circuits , PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.,
R2
2003
R3 Malvino&Leach ,Digital Principles and Applications, McGraw-Hill
Online resources
Sl.No Website Link
1 http://www.asic-world.com/digital/tutorial.html
2 https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/digital-electronics-logic-design-tutorials/
3 https://www.digitalelectronicsdeeds.com/
4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_electronics
