Power Electronics and Clean Energy Systems (English) with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ECE534

Course Name:

Digital System Design

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
		3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DİDEM KIVANÇ TÜRELİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to introduce modern digital design techniques using hardware description languages.

Course Content:

Introduction to modern digital circuit design techniques using hardware description languages, such as VHDL and Verilog. Coding techniques for combinational and sequential circuits. Timing closure concepts and techniques. Finite state machine and its application. Laboratory exercises range from simple combinational circuits to complex finite state machines and are implemented into Field Programmable Gate Array.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understanding of digital design flow
2) Ability to analyze requirements and design corresponding digital systems
3) Ability to analyze digital systems coded using Verilog and VHDL
4) Ability to design combinational and sequential circuits using Verilog and VHDL
5) Ability to design complex finite state machines using Verilog and VHDL
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and course overview	None
2)	The Design Process	None
3)	Design Descriptions and CAD Tools	None
4)	System Design Concepts	None
5)	Review of Transistors and PLD devices	None
6)	Implementation of Logic Functions	None
7)	Arithmetic Circuits	None
8)	Building Block Approach for Combinational Circuits	None
9)	Registers and Counters	None
10)	Synchronous Sequential Circuits	None
11)	Synthesis using VHDL	None
12)	VHDL	None
13)	VHDL	None
14)	VHDL	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Class Notes
References:	HDL Chip Design, Douglas J. Smith, ISBN: 978-0-965-19343-6 Verilog for Digital Design, Frank Vahid, Roman Lysecky, ISBN: 978-0-470-05262-4 VHDL for Digital Design, Frank Vahid, Roman Lysecky, ISBN: 978-0-470-05263-1

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Reaches the information in the field of power electronics and clean energy systems in depth through scientific researches; evaluates the knowledge, interprets and implements.
2) Has the extensive information about current techniques and their constraints in the field of Power Electronics .
3) Using limited or missing data, completes the information through scientific methods and applies; integrates the information from different disciplines.
4) Aware of new and emerging applications of his/her profession; learn and examine them if needed.
5) Builds the Power Electronics problems, develops methods to solve and implements innovative ways for solution.
6) Develops new and/or original ideas and methods; develops innovative solutions for the design of a process, system or component.
7) Designs and implements the analytical, modeling and experimental-based researches; resolves the complex situations encountered in this process and interprets.
8) Leads multi-disciplinary teams, develops solution approaches to complex situations and takes responsibility.
9) Uses at least one foreign language at the general level of European Language Portfolio B2 and communicates effectively in oral and written language.
10) Presents the process and results of the work in national and international media systematically and clearly in written or oral language.
11) Describe the social and environmental dimensions of Power Electronics Engineering applications.
12) In the stages of data collection, interpretation and publication as well as all professional activities, he/she considers the social, scientific and ethical values.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Reaches the information in the field of power electronics and clean energy systems in depth through scientific researches; evaluates the knowledge, interprets and implements.
2)	Has the extensive information about current techniques and their constraints in the field of Power Electronics .
3)	Using limited or missing data, completes the information through scientific methods and applies; integrates the information from different disciplines.
4)	Aware of new and emerging applications of his/her profession; learn and examine them if needed.
5)	Builds the Power Electronics problems, develops methods to solve and implements innovative ways for solution.
6)	Develops new and/or original ideas and methods; develops innovative solutions for the design of a process, system or component.
7)	Designs and implements the analytical, modeling and experimental-based researches; resolves the complex situations encountered in this process and interprets.
8)	Leads multi-disciplinary teams, develops solution approaches to complex situations and takes responsibility.
9)	Uses at least one foreign language at the general level of European Language Portfolio B2 and communicates effectively in oral and written language.
10)	Presents the process and results of the work in national and international media systematically and clearly in written or oral language.
11)	Describe the social and environmental dimensions of Power Electronics Engineering applications.
12)	In the stages of data collection, interpretation and publication as well as all professional activities, he/she considers the social, scientific and ethical values.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Lab
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Application

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Laboratory	5	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Project	1	24	24
Homework Assignments	2	16	32
Midterms	1	16	16
Final	1	24	24
Total Workload			138