- Description
- Students experiment with large-scale and very large-scale integrated circuits, and demonstrate their applications to practical situations.
- Prerequisite
- NET2010: Digital Technology 2
- Parameters
- Access to logic probes, a logic analyzer, a signature analysis, oscilloscope and related materials.
- Supporting courses
- NET3010: Digital Technology 3
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify applications and develop prototypes of large-scale integrated circuits (LSICs)
1.1 research and investigate a complex digital system
1.2 identify the function of integrated circuits in a large complex digital circuit
1.3 explain, experiment with and demonstrate the differences among digital memories
1.4 research memory configuration and organization
1.5 construct various memory circuits
1.6 explain and demonstrate the differences among various digital displays and drivers
1.7 explain and demonstrate the differences among various support and advanced support integrated circuits
1.8 identify the application of pinouts and use of complex integrated circuit chips from several manufacturers
1.9 explain and demonstrate the differences among various digital interfacing devices
1.10 construct circuits using LSICs
2 troubleshoot a digital system or prototype with digital equipment
2.1 prototype and troubleshoot a digital system such as a calculator, computer, adder/subtractor, digital clock, frequency counter, alarm and game
2.2 use one or more of the following instruments to analyze a complex digital circuit:
2.2.1 logic probe
2.2.2 pulser
2.2.3 logic analyzer
2.2.4 signature analyzer
2.2.5 oscilloscope
3 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices
3.1 demonstrate correct handling and storage of LSIC and very large-scale integrated circuit (VLSIC) chips
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 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.