Lesson Plan: Digital Logic Design

Course Code: Course 4

Total Duration: 35 Hours

Course Objectives:

 To familiarize students with the concepts of designing digital circuits.

 To introduce the fundamentals of digital logic design, number systems, Boolean algebra,
combinational circuits, and sequential logic circuits.

Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Convert numbers from one radix to another radix and perform arithmetic operations.
2. Simplify Boolean functions using Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps (K-maps).
3. Design adders and subtractors circuits.
4. Design combinational logic circuits such as decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and
demultiplexers.
5. Use flip-flops to design registers and counters.

Unit Breakdown and Time Allocation:

Unit I: Number Systems

Objective: To understand various number systems and perform arithmetic operations.

Duration
Topic Learning Activities Assessment
(Hours)
Binary, Octal, Decimal, Discuss conversion methods
Hexadecimal Number 2 between different number In-class exercise, quiz
Systems systems.
Conversion of Numbers Work through examples of Assignment on radix
2
Between Radix Systems number system conversions. conversions
Explain the concept of
r’s and (r-1)’s
1 complements in number Quiz, class participation
Complements
systems.
 Duration
Topic Learning Activities Assessment
(Hours)
Addition and Subtraction Demonstrate arithmetic
Assignment on
of Unsigned and Signed 2 operations with both signed
addition/subtraction
Numbers and unsigned numbers.

Unit II: Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra

Objective: To understand logic gates and use Boolean algebra to simplify functions.

Duration
Topic Learning Activities Assessment
(Hours)
Introduction to Logic Gates: Explain and demonstrate
Group exercise on
NOT, AND, OR, universal gates, 2 the basic gates and their
gate combinations
X-OR, and X-NOR gates truth tables.
Boolean Laws and Theorems: Teach Boolean laws and
Assignment on
Simplification using Boolean 2 apply them to simplify
simplification
algebra expressions.
Solve problems on
Canonical and Standard Forms: Quiz on standard
1 canonical forms and their
Canonical SOP and POS forms forms
applications.
Introduction to K-map and
K-map Simplification (up to four Assignment and
2 solving problems with up to
variables) practical problems
four variables.

Unit III: Combinational Logic Circuits – 1

Objective: To design basic combinational circuits like adders and subtractors.

Duration
Topic Learning Activities Assessment
(Hours)
Design and implement half Hands-on exercises on
Half Adder and Full Adder 2
and full adders. adders
Half Subtractor and Full Design and implement half Coding assignment on
2
Subtractor and full subtractors. subtractors
Ripple Adders and Introduction to ripple adders Practice problems on
2
Subtractors and their operation. ripple circuits
Designing Ripple Solve problems based on
1 Quiz, exercises
Adders/Subtractors ripple adders and subtractors.
Unit IV: Combinational Logic Circuits – 2

Objective: To design advanced combinational circuits like decoders, encoders, and multiplexers.

Duration
Topic Learning Activities Assessment
(Hours)
Design of Decoders Teach how to design decoders Problem-solving on
2
and Encoders and encoders. decoders/encoders
Explain the concept and design Group task on encoder
Priority Encoder 1
of priority encoders. design
Design multiplexers and
Multiplexers and Assignments on
2 demultiplexers, explaining their
Demultiplexers multiplexers/demux
working.
Higher Order Design and solve problems
Decoders and 2 involving higher-order decoders Coding exercise
Multiplexers and multiplexers.

Unit V: Sequential Logic Circuits

Objective: To design sequential circuits using flip-flops and understand their applications.

Duration
Topic Learning Activities Assessment
(Hours)
Discuss the difference between
Classification of Sequential Class
1 sequential and combinational
Circuits discussion, quiz
circuits.
Latches and Flip-Flops: RS- Explain and demonstrate the
Exercises on
latch, JK flip-flop, T flip-flop, D 2 functioning of different flip-
flip-flops
flip-flop flops.
Teach how to construct and use
Assignment on
Truth and Excitation Tables 2 truth and excitation tables for
flip-flops
flip-flops.
Design of Registers and Shift Demonstrate the design of Hands-on
1
Registers registers and shift registers. exercises
Design of Ripple Counters and Design ripple counters and Quiz on
1
Synchronous Counters synchronous counters. counters
Learning Activities and Assessments:

 Lectures: Concepts explained using examples and class discussions.

 Hands-on Practice: In-class exercises for designing circuits and solving problems.
 Assignments: Weekly assignments to reinforce concepts and improve problem-solving
skills.
 Quizzes: Periodic quizzes to assess the understanding of the concepts.
 Group Tasks: Collaborative exercises to design and implement combinational and
sequential circuits.
 Projects: Mini-projects involving designing logic circuits based on real-life applications.

References:

1. "Digital Design" by M. Morris Mano

2. "Fundamentals of Digital Circuits" by A. Anand Kumar
3. "Digital Logic and Computer Design" by M. Morris Mano
4. "Digital Electronics: Principles and Applications" by Albert Paul Malvino, David
Bates