48581 Digital Electronics
6cpRequisite(s): 48530 Circuit Analysis AND 48570 Data Acquisition and Distribution
Recommended studies: basic electronics and circuit theory knowledge and experience with digital systems is required for this subject
Field of practice: Electrical Engineering major
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr P McLean
The objective of this subject is for students to design, build and test hardware for an embedded application that utilises a modern digital integrated circuit, such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a microcontroller or a digital signal processor (DSP). It draws together many elements of engineering – system specification, design, implementation, testing, documentation and management – all in the context of a modern digital electronic system.
This subject presents the theoertical and practical basis for the structure, operation and design of embedded systems with an in-depth treatment of modern hardware components. The integrated circuits introduced are field programmable gate arrays, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, embedded PCs; memory subsystems; I/O subsystems; serial I/O subsystems; and some analog subsystems. Modern computer-aided hardware design software is used extensively. Topics such as PCB manufacturing, surface-mount technology and EMC compliance are also treated in depth.
Assessment: This subject is assessed through project work.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
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