Week 10 Learning Objectives

EE-290, Spring '97, Dr. C. S. Tritt


Asynchronous Sequential Logic

Be able to list two advantages of asynchronous circuits have over synchronous circuits.

Know what causes asynchronous circuits to change states.

Be able to define fundamental mode operation.

Be able to explain what a race condition is.

Be able to explain what a hazard condition is.

A to D and D to A Conversion

Be able to explain the function of A to D converters.

Be able to explain the function of sample and hold circuits.

Be able to determine the maximum resolution of an A to D converter given its input range and number of bits.

Be able to explain the function of D to A converters.

Be able to describe the operation of a ladder type D to A converter.