PV170 Design of Digital Systems

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/1. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. Ing. Václav Přenosil, CSc. (lecturer)
RNDr. Oldřich Pecák (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Matěj, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Jan Král, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ján Labuda (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Ing. Václav Přenosil, CSc.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Contact Person: prof. Ing. Václav Přenosil, CSc.
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Prerequisites
Course PV170 is an introductory subject of study. It is advisable to complete the course PB170 in parallel. In course PB170 you will gain practical experience and skills of working with digital circuits, with digital circuit design systems and digital circuit modeling and simulation.
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
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Course objectives
The main aim of this course is to understand and master basic theoretical knowledge and practical virtuosity necessary for description and design of the digital systems. The lessons specialises in particular into the following topics:
- digital representation of numbers.
- basic algorithms of arithmetic and logical operations in the binary number system.
- fundamentals of the logical algebra and logical function.
- design of the simple combination circuits.
- design of the elemental sequential circuits.
Learning outcomes
The student can independently use the basic algorithms of arithmetic and logical operations in the binary number system, apply the basic rules of logical algebra, and design simple combinational and basic synchronous sequential circuits.
Syllabus
  • Number representation theory.
  • Basic algorithms of arithmetic and logical operations.
  • Implementation of arithmetic and logical operations in a digital system.
  • Implementation and principles of operation of basic design elements of digital circuits.
  • Boolean algebra and optimization of logical expressions. Theoretical apparatus for the design of combinational circuits.
  • Optimization of the structure of combinational circuits.
  • Basic combinational modules of digital systems.
  • Theoretical apparatus for the design of sequential circuits.
  • Assembly of a simple digital circuit within the framework of block teaching.
  • Basic sequential modules of digital systems.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • John F. Wakerly, Digital Design: Principles and Practices (4th Edition) , Prentice Hall, 2005.
    not specified
  • M. Morris Mano, Michael D. Ciletti Digital Design (fourth edition – 2006) ISBN-13: 978-0132129374, ISBN-10: 013212937X
Teaching methods
Lectures that correspond to the intended aims of tuition.
Block teaching focused on the simulation and implementation of basic digital circuits.
Assessment methods
The maximum number of points is 100. Successful completion of the course means obtaining at least 51 points.
The study evaluation consists of:
- solving continuous tests max. ..... 50 points,
- solving continuous tasks of block teaching max. ..... 30 points,
- final written test focused on digital circuit design methods max. ..... 20 points.
Náhradní absolvování
The course can be completed remotely if you are on a trip abroad. Study materials and solved examples are available in the IS. Continuous tests are completed remotely. The final test must be completed in person.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fi/podzim2022/PV170/um/
The course deals with the theory of digital circuit design. The practical part of the design of digital circuits is dealt with in the subject PB170. Most of the study materials and all technical documentation and instructions for use are available in English.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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