Program Overview

Program Overview

The ECE 4744 Digital System Design with laboratory is a spring-only class that focuses on hierarchical digital design using available design software. The course utilizes computer-aided design workstations to provide students with access to state-of-the-art design techniques.

Program Details

Course Description

The program continues where Digital Devices (ECE 3714) left off, training students in advanced techniques in designing digital logic on devices such as FPGAs, CPLDs, and ASICs. The course focuses on the use of the SystemVerilog language to implement high-level state machines with pipelining, the digital logic memory-mapped peripherals for use with microcontrollers, and other high-performance, low-latency systems.

Prerequisites

• Grade of C or better in ECE 3724
• Credit or registration in ECE 3424 or ECE 3244

Program Structure

The course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in digital system design, using industry-standard software and equipment. The program covers advanced topics in digital logic design, including:

• High-level state machines with pipelining
• Digital logic memory-mapped peripherals for use with microcontrollers
• High-performance, low-latency systems