NET 144 - Digital & Computer Electronics

1. Define the basic principles of electricity
   1. Describe the motion of electrons in a closed circuit
   2. Explain the difference between AC and DC current.
   3. Identify the parameters of current, voltage and resistance.
   4. Explain Ohm’s law
   5. Convert between the various units of measure
2. Evaluate the basic usage of the test equipment for digital circuits
   1. Use digital logic probes, pulsers, and oscilloscope
   2. Hookup circuits and test equipment
3. Distinguish between computer codes and numbering systems
   1. Describe BCD and ASCII codes
   2. Explain Binary numbering systems
   3. Explain Octal number systems
   4. Describe Hexadecimal numbering systems
4. Evaluate timing diagrams
   1. Draw timing diagrams
   2. Read timing diagrams
5. Evaluate the operation of basic logic gates
   1. Describe logic circuits algebraically
   2. Identify gates by their symbols
   3. Calculate logic circuit outputs
6. Analyze the operation of basic logic gates
   1. Construct various logic gate circuits
   2. Troubleshoot various logic gate circuits
   3. Demonstrate the characteristics of various logic gate circuits.
7. Analyze Truth Tables
   1. Draw truth tables
   2. Read truth tables
8. Simplify logic circuits using Boolean algebra and Demorgan’s Theorem.
   1. Describe combinations of gates with Boolean algebra.
   2. Apply Boolean Theorems
   3. Apply DeMorgan’s Theorems
9. Evaluate counter and register theory
   1. Explain asynchronous counters
   2. Explain synchronous counters
   3. Describe shift registers
10. Assess logic circuits used in interfacing
    1. Interface serial digital devices
    2. Interface parallel digital devices
    3. Interface using tri-state input and output devices.
11. Analyze interfacing devices
12. Evaluate memory devices
    1. Use the terminology associated with memory systems
    2. Describe the difference between read/write and read-only memory
    3. Discuss the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory
    4. Outline the steps that occur when the CPU reads from or writes to memory
    5. Distinguish among the various types of ROMS
13. Evaluate basic microprocessor/microcontroller operations
    1. Describe the function and operation of each of the basic elements of any computer
    2. Explain the Fetch and execute operations
    3. Explain busses and their signals
    4. Cite the major functions performed by the microcomputer
14. Examine microprocessors
    1. Identify the sections within a microcontroller
    2. Describe the operation of each section
    3. Demonstrate the operation of microcontroller programs