PV172 Architecture of Digital Systems

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. Ing. Václav Přenosil, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Oldřich Pecák (assistant)
Ing. Jan Král, Ph.D. (assistant)
doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Matěj, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
prof. Ing. Václav Přenosil, CSc.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Matěj, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Mon 14:00–15:50 A319
Prerequisites
Course PV170 - Design of Digital Systems is advisable source of necessary knowledges for current course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Main aim of this course is understand and master theoretical knowledge necessary for design high-performance digital systems.
Learning outcomes
Students will be capable of:
application of basic design elements of digital systems;
understanding the principle of the modular systems design methodology;
tto verify the function of basic modules of digital systems.
Syllabus
  • The structure of a simple number system
  • A typical instructional repertoire
  • Organization of interrupts in a simple processor, DMA
  • Principles of construction and structure of memories and addressing methods
  • A/D and D/A converters
  • Parallel and serial buses - principles of synchronization
  • Input and output devices and their incorporation into simple processors
  • Buffer memory - CACHE memory, entry of individual projects
  • External buses and auxiliary circuits
  • Controllers
  • Acceleration of arithmetic operations
  • Final seminar
Literature
  • ŠNOREK, RICHTA. Připojování periférií k PC
  • DOUŠA, J., PLUHÁČEK, V. Introduction to computer systems. Praha: ČVUT, 2000
  • HLAVIČKA, J. Computer architecture. Praha: ČVUT, 1999
Teaching methods
Lectures that correspond to intended aims of tuition.
Assessment methods
The exam consists of the defense of individual projects.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
The course is the theoretical basis for practical applications in the course PB171. Study materials, documentation and instructions are available in electronic form, partly in Czech and mainly in English.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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