Course detail
Digital Circuits and Microprocessors
FEKT-BPC-DOMAcad. year: 2025/2026
Numerical and code systems for digital circuits. Logic functions and their realization, minimization. Digital circuit technologies. Digital memories. PLAs. Introduction into microprocessors. Von Neuman and Harward concept of microcomputer. Data presentation. Structure and activity of chosen microprocessor. Instruction set and its connection to hardware. Internal and external memories, input and output blocks, programmable peripheral circuits, I/O circuitry, connection with external components and instruments. Programming of microprocessor systems. Development and debugging instruments.
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Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Aims
Students are able to design digital circuits and systems exploiting digital ICs, to design and to debug microprocessor systems, to connect them with external instruments and technology, and to create SW for microprocessor systems.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Brock J. LaMeres, Introduction to Logic Circuits & Logic Design with VHDL, 978-3030124885, 2019 (EN)
TOCCI, R.J. a kol., Digital Systems 12th Edition, ISBN 978-0134220130, March 23, 2016 (CS)
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BPC-APE Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
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Lecture
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Syllabus
1. Number and code systems for digital circuits.
2. Logical functions and their implementation, minimization, overview of digital circuits in various technologies.
4. Digital memories.
5. Introduction to microprocessor technology.
6. Structure and operation of the selected microprocessor, instruction set of the microprocessor in relation to its technical equipment, development resources.
7. Internal and external memories, input and output blocks, programmable peripheral circuits, connecting I/O devices.
Fundamentals seminar
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Number and code systems for digital circuits.
2. Logical functions and their implementation, minimization, overview of digital circuits in various technologies.
4. Digital memories.
5. Introduction to microprocessor technology.
6. Structure and operation of the selected microprocessor, instruction set of the microprocessor in relation to its technical equipment, development resources.
7. Internal and external memories, input and output blocks, programmable peripheral circuits, connecting I/O devices.