Welcome to Digital Systems - ENGE 240 - at
Mesa College 2008 – 2009 Academic Calendar
Spring 2009 Course Syllabus – Updated for Schedule
Exam results adjusted for drops: - “Solutions only provided in class.”
Ex1: mean = 87.8; s = 12.4; high = 100; low = 48 (submitted non zero exams counted)
Ex2: mean = 70.1; s = 16.1; high = 100; low = 30 (submitted non zero exams counted)
Ex3: mean = 91.6; s = 14.9; high = 100; low = 42 (submitted non zero exams counted)
Ex4: mean = 76.4; s = 19.1; high = 98; low = 25 (submitted non zero exams counted)
Ex5: mean = 92.8; s
= 8.5; high = 100; low = 70 (submitted
non zero exams counted)
Class results
Mean 421.2 class grade
points
Std 55.5 class grade points
High 487.0
class grade points
Min 230.0 class grade points
Have
a great summer!
Recommended Project Basic Parts
List
|
Qty |
P/N |
Description |
|
2 |
74LS00 |
Quad 2-input NAND Gate |
|
2 |
74LS02 |
Quad 2-input NOR Gate |
|
2 |
74LS06 |
Hex Inverter Buffer |
|
2 |
74LS08 |
Quad 2-input AND Gate |
|
2 |
74LS32 |
Quad 2-input OR Gate |
|
1 |
74LS151 |
8-to-1 Multiplexer (might consider 4 of these) |
|
1 |
7805 |
Voltage Regulator (1 AMP) |
|
1 |
Generic |
9V Battery Clip |
|
1 |
Generic |
9V Battery Holder |
|
1 |
Generic |
Heat Sink (for the 7805 voltage regulator) |
|
6 |
Generic |
Green Diffused LED Lamp (other color OK) |
|
6 |
Generic |
Red Diffused LED Lamp (other color OK) |
|
1 |
Generic |
Bread Board |
|
20 |
Generic |
100 or 400 W (0.25 Watt) Carbon Film Resistors |
|
1 |
Generic |
8 Position 16 Pin Dipswitch |
|
1 |
Generic |
Wire Jumper Kit (22 Gage/old telephone cable OK) |
Note: This part list will costs approximately $50 and will enable your execution of class projects if selected.
****Troubleshooting Tips****
Is
your power supply regulated to the proper voltage?
Check
that your gates work.
No
floating signals – 0 means grounded – are your switches wired per your notes?
Did
you download the device data sheet from the manufacturer’s web site (i.e.
below)?
Are
you having an open collector problem (see device data sheet)?
If
so is there a recommendation for using a pull-up/pull-down resistor?
Are
your output light wired properly?
Are
your wires really in the holes you think they are located?
If
you used a MUX is the enable signal engaged?
Note:
This is part of your learning experience. Get past this and don’t give
up!
I liked these sites for 555
timer examples:
http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/555timer.htm
http://www.kingcharlesschool.co.uk/admin/files/Public/Departments/5/Downloads/555TIMER.pdf
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/555/555.html
http://home.cogeco.ca/~rpaisley4/LM555.html#4
http://www.doctronics.co.uk/555.htm
(This one is easy to follow)
Suggested sources: for parts (I’m not endorsing any of these vendors):
Fry's Electronics
Radio Shack
In a neighborhood near you
http://www.radioshack.com/home/index.jsp
Interesting URL's
Fairchild
Semiconductor
Top Link
Fairchild TTL Link
Texas
Instruments
Top Link
TI
TTL Link
Motorola Top Link