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Digital Circuits
Digitaltechnik
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:41
Abstract
Foundations of digital circuits: basic building blocks, Boolean algebra, circuit analysis and synthesis, and design of finite-state machines.
Objective
You will: - apply the foundations of digital circuits; - recognise and use the basic building blocks; - analyse and develop digital circuits; - design finite-state machines systematically; - gain experience in application and evaluation of digital systems.
Content
- Basic concept of analogue and digital - Logic gates - Transistors in CMOS technology - Boolean algebra - Circuit analysis and synthesis - Number systems and codes - Combinational and sequential circuits - Finite-state machines - Memory and microprocessors
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture slides, supplementary material, assignments and solutions.https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=25799
Literature
J. Reichardt, "Digitaltechnik: eine Einfuehrung mit VHDL", 5th edition, De Gruyter Studium, 2021.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Maximal 50 doppelseitige Blätter (eigene Zusammenfassung, Vorlesungsfolien, alte Prüfungen...), kein Rechner oder Kommunikationssystem (Mobiltelephon etc), kein Buch ausser das Wörterbuch.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Digitaltechnik
Gemeinsames Study Center mit NuS I Dienstag 16:00 - 18:00 in GLC E29.1 / GLC E29.2 / GLC E34.1 / GLC E34.2 (ab der 2. Semesterwoche)
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Digitaltechnik
Gemeinsames Study Center mit NuS I Dienstag 16:00 - 18:00 in GLC E29.1 / GLC E29.2 / GLC E34.1 / GLC E34.2 (ab der 2. Semesterwoche)
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |