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Introduction to designing digital circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, simplification of Boolean functions, design and analysis of combinational and sequential logic circuits, hierarchical design, and simulation of digital circuits.

Circuit elements and concepts. Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws. Simple resistive circuits. Review of matrix algebra. Node voltage method using matrix equations. Superposition. Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits. Maximum power transfer theorem. Capacitance and inductance. Natural and step response of first- and second-order circuits. Sinusoidal steady-state circuits. PSPICE is incorporated as a simulation software.

Introduction to continuous- and discrete-time signals and systems. Continuous- and discrete-time linear time-invariant systems. Convolution. Impulse and step response. Laplace transform. Fourier series and Fourier transform. Sampling. Z transform. MATLAB software is incorporated throughout.

Measurement experience with a variety of basic electrical instruments. The student engineer will verify many of the principles of electrical circuit theory. Fee: $40.