Electronics I.

Competencies acquired upon successful completion of the course

A. Knowledge

Students will:

1. know the fundamental concepts of combinational networks, the rules of Boolean algebra, methods of representing logical functions, and canonical forms,
2. understand important coding concepts, code types, and code properties,
3. be familiar with methods of error detection and error correction,
4. know the implementation of logical functions using logic gates, gate symbols, basic types and operation of more complex combinational networks, and implementation of logical functions using multiplexers and decoders,
5. understand algebraic, Karnaugh map–based, and tabular simplification methods for logical functions, including simplification of incompletely specified and multi-output logical functions,
6. understand the basic concepts of sequential networks, the Mealy and Moore models, the operation of asynchronous and synchronous sequential networks, and design methods for synchronous sequential networks,
7. understand the types, properties, and implementations of elementary sequential circuits (flip-flops),
8. be familiar with the types and properties of complex sequential circuits, shift registers, and counters,
9. know the major types of semiconductor electronic devices, their operating mechanisms, and characteristics,
10. understand the switching operation of semiconductors, the characteristics of switching processes, and their physical background,
11. know the structure, electrical characteristics, timing issues, hazard phenomena, and hazard mitigation methods of logic circuits,
12. have knowledge of the types, structures, and programming methods of application-specific and programmable circuits.

B. Skills

Students will be able to:

1. identify digital electronics problems and formulate the theoretical and practical background necessary for solving them,
2. design, assemble, and test more complex circuit functions using learned basic circuits and principles,
3. formulate logic problems, derive and simplify logical functions, and implement them using logic gates,
4. create state diagrams and state tables for sequential networks, systematically design sequential circuits, and implement them using elementary gates and flip-flops,
5. apply circuit simulation knowledge to solve complex tasks,
6. express ideas clearly in both written and spoken form.

C. Attitude

Students will:

1. cooperate with instructors and fellow students during knowledge acquisition,
2. continuously expand their knowledge through ongoing learning,
3. be open to the use of information technology tools,
4. strive to become familiar with and routinely use tools necessary for solving electronic engineering problems,
5. aim for precise and error-free task completion.

D. Autonomy and responsibility

Students will:

1. independently analyze and solve electronic engineering tasks and problems based on available resources,
2. openly accept well-founded critical remarks,
3. cooperate with fellow students as part of a team in certain situations,
4. apply a systems-oriented approach in their thinking.