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DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT 0: General Introduction to Digital Systems:

o Definition and applications of digital electronics


o Analog vs. digital signals

UNIT 1: Number Systems and Codes:

o Binary, Octal, Decimal, and Hexadecimal number systems


o Conversion between number systems
o Number system arithmetic: Binary arithmetic (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division)
o 1’s and 2’s complement representation
o Coding Schemes: Binary-coded decimal (BCD), Gray code, ASCII etc

UNIT2: Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra

• Logic Gates:
o Basic gates: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR
o Truth tables and logic symbols
• Boolean Algebra:
o Laws and rules of Boolean algebra
o De Morgan's Theorems
o Simplification of Boolean expressions

UNIT 3: Combinational logic circuits

• Multiplexers, Demultiplexers
• Encoders, Decoders
• Adders (half-adder, full-adder)
• Subtractors (half-subtractor, full-subtractor)

UNIT 4: Sequential logic circuits

• Flip flops
• Latches
• Registers and counters
Unit 0: General Introduction to Digital Systems

Digital electronics is a branch of electronics that deals with digital signals, which are represented
by discrete levels or states such as 0s and 1s unlike analog electronics that deals with continuous
signals. These signals are processed using various digital components such as logic gates, flip-
flops, registers, and microprocessors.

Digital electronics is widely used in modern technology, such as computers, smartphones, digital
cameras, and many other electronic devices. It allows for efficient manipulation and processing of
information through binary logic operations.

Key Concepts in Digital Electronics

1. Binary System:

➢ The binary number system is the foundation of digital electronics. It uses two states,
typically represented as 0 and 1. These two states correspond to low voltage (0) and
high voltage (1) in physical circuits.
➢ Digital devices interpret binary data to perform operations such as storage,
computation, and control.

2. Logic Gates:

➢ Logic gates are the fundamental building blocks of digital circuits. They perform
basic logical operations such as AND, OR, and NOT.
➢ By combining logic gates, complex operations can be performed, leading to the
creation of digital systems like computers, calculators, and communication
systems.

3. Boolean Algebra:

➢ Boolean algebra is the mathematical framework used to describe and simplify the
operation of digital circuits. It allows engineers to design and optimize digital
systems by using a set of rules and operations that describe how logic gates interact.
4. Combinational and Sequential Circuits:

➢ Combinational Circuits: These circuits produce outputs based only on their


current inputs. Examples include adders, multiplexers, and encoders.
➢ Sequential Circuits: These circuits have memory elements and produce outputs
based on both current inputs and past inputs (i.e., their history). Examples include
flip-flops, registers, and counters.

Applications of Digital Electronics

Digital electronics is used in various fields, including:

• Computing: Computers, laptops, and smartphones are built on digital logic circuits that
perform billions of operations per second.
• Communication Systems: Digital electronics form the backbone of modern
communication systems, including telecommunication networks, the internet, and satellite
systems.
• Consumer Electronics: Devices like digital cameras, televisions, and gaming consoles use
digital signals for processing and display.
• Control Systems: Industrial control systems, automotive control units, and home
automation systems rely heavily on digital circuits for precise control and operation.

Assignment:

➢ find out the advantages of digital electronics over analog electronics.


➢ differentiate between digital electronics and analog electronics in tabular form.

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