CC4510 - Digital System Design

This subject develops the theory and practice of designing logic systems, with a focus on Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). A hardware description language is used to design, simulate, and synthesise digital hardware, including both combinational and sequential logic. Topics include: logic design fundamentals, the VHDL language, finite state machines, and designing for testability.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand digital design methodologies and the role of programmable logic devices;
• Design digital logic based upon system requirements;
• Implement logic designs in a hardware description language;
• Evaluate logic designs using hardware simulation tools to test for correctness and issues of timing;
• Synthesise digital logic to field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and validate the resulting implementation.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (40%) - Individual.

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