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Digital Electronics and Instrumentation

Code 12410
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(60H)
Scientific area Ótica, Física e Eletrónica
Mode of delivery Face-to-face.
Work placements --
Learning outcomes Understand the principles of digital electronics and its main applications. Acquire skills in applying instrumentation techniques. At the end of the course students should be able to:
Use the binary number system to represent data and perform arithmetic calculations.
Represent and simplify logic functions.
Design and implement combinational and sequential digital circuits with SSI and MSI circuits.
Describe the operation of a simple microprocessor.
Discuss the architecture and functions involved in a data acquisition system.
Explain the working principle of the main types of transducers.
Explain the principles of digital instrumentation in the measurement of signals.
Use virtual and digital instrumentation in experimental measurements.
Identify the technologies and protocols used in data transmission.
Syllabus Number systems and binary codes.
Boolean algebra. Simplification of expressions and minimization of circuits.
Combinational logic circuits with logic gates and MSI components.
Technology and manufacture of digital integrated circuits.
Synchronous sequential circuits. Registers, shift registers and counters.
Memories and programmable logic devices (PLD).
Microprocessors and microcontrollers.
Data acquisition systems. Sampling. Quantization. Analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. DSPs.
Transducers.
Fundamentals of digital instrumentation. Measurement of time and frequency: universal digital counters. Digital multimeter: voltage, current and resistance measurements. Oscillography. Digital oscilloscopes. Spectrum analyzer. Virtual instrumentation.
Transmission of information between systems. Synchronous and asynchronous transmission. Parallel and serial communication. Multiplexed transmission. Error detection and correction. Communication protocols.
Main Bibliography 1. Main Bibliography:
“Digital Fundamentals”, Thomas L. Floyd, 2003, Prentice Hall.
“Digital Design, Principles & Practices, 3/e”, J. F. Wakerly, 2001, Prentice Hall.
"Digital and Analogue Instrumentation: Testing and Measurement", A.D.V.N. Kularatna, 2002, The Institution of Engineering and Technology.

2. Complementary Bibliography:
“Logic and computer design fundamentals”, M. Morris Mano, Charles R. Kime, 2008, Upper Saddle River : Pearson Education.
“Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques”, A.D. Helfrick, W. D. Cooper, 1990, Prentice Hall.
“Intelligent Instrumentation: Microprocessor Applications in Measurement and Control”, G. C. Barney, 1988, Prentice Hall.
“Instrumentation for Engineering Measurements”, J. W. Dally, 1993, J. Wiley & Sons.
“Microcomputer Interfacing”, H. Stone, 1988, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The syllabus of the course will be explained and discussed classes orally with the use of slides. The contents presented will be consolidated through the resolution of exercises and analysis of application examples and with self-study training.

Theoretical classes will be complemented with practical experimental work taking place in the course support laboratory. At the end of each lab work students will have to prepare a written report.

Final grade = Assessment of the theoretical component (weight of 80%) + Continuous assessment of laboratory component (weight of 20%, a minimum score of 10 of a total of 20 is mandatory).

The assessment of the theoretical component consists in the completion of an one term test (weight of 60%) + 3 written mini-tests (weight of 20%), during the teaching-learning period, or a final exam (80%). The student will be exempted from the final exam, if the final grade of teaching-learning period is greater than or equal to 10 of a total of 20.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2021-06-18

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