Certificate of Completion awarded. This course introduces digital technology and emphasizes integrated circuits. Topics include logic gates, truth tables, timing diagrams, Boolean algebra and K-maps. Studies based on these concepts focus on combinational logic circuits, such as adders and parity checkers, and provide an introduction to flip-flops. Laboratories involve use of CPLD and FPGA technologies.
Special emphasis is given to circuit analysis and troubleshooting.
Because the course has no prerequisite, basic electrical concepts are also included. Students construct, test and analyze basic digital circuits using power supplies,digital multimeters, function generators,and oscilliscopes. Simulation software is also used to perform computer-aided analysis and troubleshooting. Satisfies required coursework for Electronics and Computer Technology Programs. This course introduces basic concepts and principles underlying personal productivitiy tools widely used in business such as word processors, spreadsheets, e-mail and web browsers.