GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Subject Code: BE03000071
Subject Name: Digital Fundamentals
w. e. f. Academic Year: 2024-25
Semester: 3
Category of the Course: Professional Core Course
Prerequisite: Basic Electronics and Number Systems
Rationale:
The students need to learn basic concepts of digital circuits and systems which
lead to the design of complex digital systems such as microprocessors. The
students need to know combinational and sequential circuits using digital logic
fundamentals. This is the first course by which students get exposure to the digital
electronics world.
Course Outcomes:
Sr. No. CO statement Marks %
weightage
CO-1 Solve the given problem using fundamentals of Number systems and
Boolean algebra and design the simple circuits using various gates for 10
a given problem
CO-2 Design and implement various Combinational logic circuits and verify 25
its working in a simulator
CO-3 Design and implement Sequential logic circuits and verify its working 30
in a simulator
CO-4 To understand memory types, organization, and operations, along with 20
the application of programmable logic devices in modern systems.
Teaching and Examination Scheme:
Teaching - Learning Scheme
Total Assessment Pattern and Marks
(in Hours per Semester) Total
Credits
Theory Tutorial / Practical
=
L T P TW/SL TH ESE PA PA/ TW/ ESE Marks
TH/30
(E) (M) (I) SL (I) (V)
45 0 30 45 120 04 70 30 20 30 50 200
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Subject Code: BE03000071
Subject Name: Digital Fundamentals
Content:
Sr. No. Content Total %
Hrs Weightage
1 Module 1: Computer Operation:
Electronic digital computer, Basic components of a digital computer, 02 05
Programming overview
2 Module 2: Digital System & Number System
Fundamentals of Digital Systems and logic families, Digital signals,
digital circuits, AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR and Exclusive-OR
operations, Boolean algebra, examples of IC gates, number systems- 08 20
binary, signed binary, octal hexadecimal number, binary arithmetic,
one’s and two’s complements arithmetic, codes, error detecting and
correcting codes, characteristics of digital ICs, digital logic families,
TTL, Schottky TTL and CMOS logic, interfacing CMOS and TTL,
Tri-state logic.
3 Module 3: Combinational Logic Design
Combinational Digital Circuits Standard representation for logic
functions, K-map representation, and simplification of logic functions
using K-map, Minimization of logical functions using Tabulation
Method and Variable Entered Mapping Method along with Don’t care
10 25
conditions, Multiplexer, De-Multiplexer/Decoders, Adders,
Subtractors, BCD arithmetic, carry look ahead adder, serial adder,
ALU, elementary ALU design, popular MSI chips, digital
comparator, parity checker/generator, code converters, priority
encoders, decoders/drivers for display devices, Q- M method of
function realization
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Subject Code: BE03000071
Subject Name: Digital Fundamentals
4 Module 4: Sequential Logic Design
Sequential circuits and systems A 1-bit memory, the circuit
properties of Bistable latch, the clocked SR flip flop, J- K-T and D
types flip flops, applications of flip flops, shift registers, applications
of shift registers, serial to parallel converter, parallel to serial
12 30
converter, ring counter, sequence generator, ripple (Asynchronous)
counters, synchronous counters, counters design using flip flops,
special counter IC’s, asynchronous sequential counters, applications
of counters, State Diagrams and State Tables, Counter Design using
state diagrams and state tables, Design of sequential circuits using
state diagrams and state tables.
5 Module 5: Memory Element
Memory organization and operation, expanding memory size,
classification and characteristics of memories, sequential memory,
read only memory (ROM), read and write memory(RAM), content
08 20
addressable memory (CAM), charge de coupled device memory
(CCD), commonly used memory chips, ROM as a PLD,
Programmable logic array, Programmable array logic, complex
Programmable logic devices (CPLDS), Field Programmable Gate
Array (FPGA).
Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory): (For BE only)
Distribution of Theory Marks
R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level
15 15 15 10 10 05
Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C:
Create and above Levels (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The
actual distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Subject Code: BE03000071
Subject Name: Digital Fundamentals
Reference Books:
1. "Digital logic and Computer design", M. M. Mano, Pearson Education India, 2016.
2. "Fundamentals of Digital Circuits", A. Kumar, Prentice Hall India, 2016.
3. “Digital Principles and Applications” Malvino & Leach, McGraw-Hill Education
4. "Modern Digital Electronics", R. P. Jain, McGraw Hill Education, 2009.
List of Experiments:
1. Getting familiar with various digital integrated circuits of different logic families. Study the
data sheet of these circuits and see how to test these circuits using Digital IC Tester.
2. Configure diodes and transistors as logic gates and Digital ICs for verification of the truth
table of logic gates.
3. Configuring NAND and NOR logic gates as universal gates.
4. Implementation of Boolean Logic Functions using logic gates and combinational circuits.
Measure digital logic gate specifications such as propagation delay, noise margin, fan in
and fan out.
5. Study and configure various digital circuits such as adder, subtractor, decoder, encoder,
code converters.
6. Study and configurations of multiplexer and demultiplexer circuits.
7. Study and configure flip-flops, registers and counters using digital ICs. Design digital
systems using these circuits.
8. Perform an experiment which demonstrates the function of 4 bit or 8 bit ALU.
Design based Problems (DP)/Open Ended Problem:
1. Design of combinational lock circuits with varying number of bits (For example 4, 8 …..)
2. Design of various types of counters.
3. Design of Arithmetic and Logic Unit using digital integrated circuits.
4. Design project for example digital clock, digital event counter, timers, and various
multi-vibrator Circuits, small processor, ports or scrolling display. A student and faculty
may choose any other such problem which includes the concept used in the course.
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Subject Code: BE03000071
Subject Name: Digital Fundamentals
Major Equipment:
1. Digital Integrated Circuits Tester.
2. Digital Electronics Trainer kit.
List of Open Source Software/learning website:
1. LogiSim software
2. Xcircuit and Scilab
3. NPTEL website and IITs virtual laboratory
Activities suggested under self-learning:
Sl. Name of the activity No. of hours Evaluation Criteria
No.
1 Assignment writing. Numerical based 5 assignments of 3h each. Based on the
assignment is preferable. Total = 15h assignment submitted.
Problem solving/Coding using C, C++, 5 small coding-based Based on the coding
2 Python, SCILAB, MATLAB, MS- problems of 3h each. Total solution submitted.
EXCEL or any other relevant software = 15h
Technical Video based learning related to Duration of video = 5h Report /presentation
3 the subject Report preparation & based on the video
Presentation = 10h learning outcomes.
Total = 15h
4 Discussion on research paper based on 3 research paper = 15h Summarize research
relevant subject paper and evaluation
critical parameters
5 Poster/chart/power point preparation on Duration = 10 h Based on poster/chart
technical topics preparation and
presentation skills
6 Application/Software development Duration = 15 h Depending on the
complexity of the
Application/Software
7 Group Discussion on emerging/trending Duration = 1 h each Based on performance
technical topics based on subject in group discussion,
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Level: UG
Subject Code: BE03000071
Subject Name: Digital Fundamentals
technical depth,
knowledge etc.
8 Seminar / Presentation Duration for study and Topic can be selected
preparation=5h technical content
Report writing=3h beyond syllabus
Presentation=2h
Total=10h
9 Real world case studies-based learning Duration of data Based on in-depth
collection/study = 5h study, technical depth,
Report preparation = 10h data collected, fact
Total = 15h finding, etc.
10 Working/non-working model on Working = 12 h Based on inter
technical topics Non- working = 8 h department/external
evaluation
11 Self-learning on-line course Minimum duration of the Examination based
course should be 15h. assessment at the end
of course. Based on
the certificate
produced.
12 Complex problem solving Maximum 3 problem. Based on the depth of
Study of the problem and the solution
solution finding, Total = submitted.
15h
13 Industry/Research laboratory visit Visit = 5h, Report Based on report
preparation = 5h submitted. Report
Total = 10h should contain
observations and
calculations based on
industry/ lab data.
14 Videos on Industrial safety aspects based Duration of video = 5h Based on quiz/report
on subject Report preparation = 5h submitted
Total = 10h
15 Industrial exposure for 2-3 days to Duration = 15 h for Based on evaluation
observe and provide tentative solutions industrial exposure of critical problems
on society/environment /health/any other and solutions
issue Problem identification and
tentative solution = 10 h
Total = 20 h
Note:
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Subject Code: BE03000071
Subject Name: Digital Fundamentals
All the suggested activity should be related to the subject.
Min 3 activities must be carried out as per the availability of faculties and students.
The number of hours is suggestive. Faculty can sub-divide the number of hours based on the activity.
However, total number of hours is fixed.
Rubrics for the evaluation can be prepared by the faculty.
All records pertaining to the evaluation and assessment of self-learning activities must be properly
maintained and preserved at the institute level. These records should be made available to the university
upon request.
Institutes are encouraged to utilize digital platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, for effective record-
keeping and to ensure transparency in the evaluation and assessment of self-learning activities.
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