Topics in Analog & Digital - Course Number 28889

Units: 4

Course Description:

This course provides an insight into digital and analog electronics, which are the required fields in dealing with robotic and mechatronic systems.

Instructors:

• Ms. R. Narimani
• Mr. M. Montazeri (Digital Sections)
• Dr. V. Heydari (Analogue Sections)

Text:

1. Thomas, D. and Moorby, P., 2008. The Verilog hardware description language. NY: Springer.
2. Reese, R. and Thornton, M., 2006. Introduction to logic synthesis using Verilog HDL. CA: Morgan & Claypool.

Digital Topics Include:

1. An introduction to Automata Theory and State Machines
2. An introduction to FPGAs and applications
3. Hardware Description Language (HDL): Verilog
4. Verification Techniques
5. FPGA Architectures
6. Digital System Design with Xilinx FPGAs
7. Power Dissipation
8. Power Grid and Clock Design

Analog Topics Include:

1. Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)
2. Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
3. Advanced Op-Amp Circuits
4. Advanced Diodes (Schottky, Zener, PIN, TRIAC, DIAC, Varistor)
5. Advanced Transistors (MOSFET, IGBT)
6. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression
7. Electrical Safety Standards
8. Earthing Protection Systems