This course introduces the fundamental building blocks of digital electronics, which form the basis of all digital design and VLSI systems. Participants will gain a strong understanding of number systems, Boolean algebra, combinational logic design, and optimization techniques. The focus will be on applying these principles to real-world digital circuit problems and laying the foundation for advanced electronics and VLSI designconcepts.

The course also emphasizes the ability to analyze circuits, minimize logic designs, and apply inspection/test techniques to ensure circuit integrity and functionality.

➢What You’ll Learn

• Understand and apply number systems, arithmetic operations, and base conversions.
• Simplify logic functions using Boolean algebra and Karnaugh Maps.
• Design and analyze logic circuits with gates, multiplexers, encoders, and decoders.
• Implement universal gates and perform logic minimization effectively.
• Demonstrate competency in using digital circuit fundamentals as a prerequisite for VLSI system design.

➢ Skills You’ll Gain

• Mastery of digital number systems: Understand and manipulate various number systems, including binary, hexadecimal, and codes like Gray and BCD.
• Logical reasoning and Boolean algebra: Develop strong skills in simplifying and minimizing logic functions using Boolean algebra and Karnaugh Maps.
• Design and analysis of digital logic circuits: Gain proficiency in designing combinational logic circuits using gates, multiplexers, encoders, decoders, and code converters.
• Circuit optimization techniques: Learn gate-level minimization and use of universal gates to optimize circuit design for efficiency.
• Foundational knowledge for advanced digital design: Build a solid base essential for higher-level digital, VLSI, and embedded system design courses.
• Inspection and test methods awareness: Acquire the ability to ensure digital circuit functionality and integrity through key test methods and automated inspection systems.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting: Enhance your skills in analyzing circuit behavior and identifying issues related to digital logic design.

➢Target Audience

• Beginners in electronics and digital systems.
• Students or professionals looking for prerequisite knowledge before entering advanced digital design or VLSI design fields.
• Individuals seeking to strengthen their foundation in digital electronics before pursuing topics such as sequential circuits, system-level design, or semiconductor devices.

➢Modules & Duration (Total: 9 Hours)

• Introduction to Number Systems – 45 min
• Number System Arithmetic – 45 min
• Boolean Algebra Fundamentals – 1 hour
• Karnaugh Map and Logic Minimization – 1 hour
• Basic Logic Gates Overview – 45 min
• Universal Gates and Gate-level Minimization – 1 hour
• Combinational Logic Circuits Basics – 1 hour
• Multiplexers and Demultiplexers – 1 hour
• Encoders and Decoders – 45 min
• Code Converters – 45 min

These topics focus on building foundational knowledge in number systems, logic simplification, circuit design using gates and combinational logic, and code conversion techniques—essential for digital design and VLSI foundation.

➢ Time duration 9 Hours (Modules 1–10)