Digital Electronics
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Welcome to Digital Electronics, your space to engage in the world of circuit design, coding, and engineering innovation! Whether you're fascinated by how technology is everywhere and how it works or eager to engineer hands-on projects that blend creativity with technical skill, this course is facilitated through a workshop feel and place for you.
In this Course:
In Digital Electronics, you'll develop the systematic approach engineers use to design the electronics we rely on every day. From the digital signals in your watch to the circuits in cameras and calculators, you'll explore the essential techniques of engineering design and troubleshooting. Through the study of digital circuitry and coding, you'll learn how machines "think" and gain hands-on experience in bringing these designs to life.
What You'll Do:
- Design & Test Circuits: Using cutting-edge computer simulation software, you'll design and test digital circuits just like those found in the latest tech devices.
- Build Prototypes: Create working prototypes using SSI (Small Scale Integration) and MSI (Medium Scale Integration) chips, as well as programmable logic devices.
- Explore Real-World Applications: Learn how digital signals are processed and controlled in everyday electronics, giving you insight into the devices that shape our world.
- Earn College Credit: Achieve qualifying grades, and you may be eligible to receive engineering college credit.
Course Outline:
- Unit 1: Foundations in Electronics
Discover the fundamental components, concepts, and skill sets associated with circuit design. Learn the engineering design process to create circuits based on real-world requirements. - Unit 2: Combinational Logic
Master the art of designing circuits to perform specific functions. Simplify and optimize your designs for efficiency and explore the creation of circuits with discrete components. - Unit 3: Sequential Logic
Dive into event detection and memory to control circuits' timing and sequencing. Learn how circuits remember and respond to past events for precise control. - Unit 4: Controlling Real-World Systems
Transition to using single-board computers to integrate sensors and motors, creating circuits that interact with the environment and control real-world systems.
Why Enroll?
- Hands-On Learning: Engage in real-world projects that combine engineering principles and coding.
- Cutting-Edge Skills: Gain the expertise to design and control digital systems that power modern technology.
- College Credit Opportunity: Qualifying students can earn engineering college credit.
- Graduation Requirement: This course fulfills the fine and/or practical arts graduation.
Step into the future of technology with Digital Electronics. Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a coder, or just curious about how things work, this course will grow your passion and equip you with the skills to innovate and create.