Students will learn about the design of sequential logic circuits, both asynchronous and synchronous. These are fundamental to the operation of all digital systems. The material on self-timed systems is likely to become increasingly significant as advances in VLSI technology make the problems of dealing with clock pulses more complex. Stephen H. Unger Professor of both computer science and electrical engineering.
All courses are subject to advisor approval.
See registration procedures for ordering information. Coding of flow tables to satisfy various design criteria. Delays, races, hazards, metastability. Analysis of latches to determine key parameters. Bounds on input rates.