Foundations of Digital Electronics
Unit 1: Foundations of Digital Electronics
This unit covers the fundamental concepts of digital electronics including safety, circuit basics, number systems, and essential components.
Lessons
| Code | Lesson | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0 | Course Introduction & Safety | Course overview, safety rules |
| 1.1.1 | Safety | Lab safety, electrical hazards, fire safety |
| 1.1.2 | Basic Circuits | Ohm’s Law, series/parallel circuits |
| 1.1.3 | Scientific & Engineering Notation | Powers of 10, SI prefixes |
| 1.1.4 | Resistor Color Code | Color bands, component identification |
| 1.1.5 | Breadboarding | Prototyping, breadboard layout |
| 1.1.6 | Digital Component ID | Datasheets, pin identification |
| 1.1.7 | Circuit Theory Laws | KVL, KCL, circuit analysis |
| 1.1.8 | Soldering | Soldering techniques, equipment |
| 1.1.9 | Desoldering | Desoldering methods, repair |
| 1.2.0 | Circuit Design Process | Design methodology |
| 1.2.1 | Analog vs Digital | Signal types, comparison |
| 1.2.2 | Binary Number System | Binary, conversion methods |
| 1.2.3 | Logic Levels | Voltage thresholds, noise margin |
| 1.2.4 | Sequential Logic: Counters | D flip-flops, ripple counters, frequency division |
| 1.2.5 | Analog RNG | Random number generation |
| 1.2.7 | Unit 1 Review | Comprehensive review |