NET2010 Digital Technology 2

Intermediate · 1 credit · BIT - Business, Admin, Finance and IT

Description: Students demonstrate knowledge of digital principles, by using small-scale transistor–transistor logic (TTL) and complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) integrated technology.
Prerequisite: NET1010: Digital Technology 1
Parameters: Access to a digital logic trainer, an oscilloscope, function generation and resource materials.
Supporting courses: ELT2010: Electro-assembly 2

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify and interface components with TTL and CMOS small-scale integrated circuit (IC) families
- 1.1 explain the difference between various gate applications, counters and registers
- 1.2 distinguish the difference among various numbering systems and binary codes including:
  - 1.2.1 binary
  - 1.2.2 octal
  - 1.2.3 hexadecimal
  - 1.2.4 binary coded decimal (BCD)
  - 1.2.5 American standard code for information interchange (ASCII)
2 identify components and construct a prototype of typical small-scale and complex logic networks using TTL and CMOS families of ICs
- 2.1 use emulation software on a design problem
- 2.2 demonstrate the use of boolean algebra to analyze a logic circuit
- 2.3 demonstrate how to prototype and troubleshoot the following fundamental logic gates in typical and complex logic networks:
  - 2.3.1 AND
  - 2.3.2 NAND
  - 2.3.3 NOR
  - 2.3.4 XNOR
  - 2.3.5 OR, Registers
  - 2.3.6 F/F counters
  - 2.3.7 simple comparators
- 2.4 use a printed circuit (PC) board to fabricate a digital circuitry project; e.g., digital dice, sound generator decision maker, electronic scoreboard, IC tester
- 2.5 use PC board software to lay out a digital circuit
- 2.6 solve, construct and experiment with real-world problems using combination and sequential logic design for applications; e.g., traffic lights, aircraft landing gear, motor controls
- 2.7 prototype the solution for a logic problem using a breadboard and develop a truth table
3 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices
- 3.1 explain and demonstrate how to avoid electrostatic discharges around IC chips, using static mats and grounding straps
- 3.2 demonstrate an understanding of grounding, voltage and current rating of various IC families
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities