Massachusetts Institute of Technology

6.111
Introductory Digital Systems Laboratory


Fall 2002

Course Description

Prereq.: 6.002 or 6.071 or 16.040 Units: 3-7-2
Lecture: MWF    Time: 1:00-2:00    Classroom: 34-101   Recitations: 34-304, Tuesday, 12:00, 1:00, and 3:00    Laboratory: 38-600    Tel.: (617) 253-7350

Lectures and labs on digital logic, flipflops, PALs, counters, timing, synchronization, finite-state machines and microprogrammed systems prepare students for the design and implementation of a final project of their choice, e.g., games, music, digital filters, graphics, etc. Possible use of lab report for Phase Two of the Writing Requirement. Six extra units possible via adding 6.905 after project proposal. 12 Engineering Design Points. For more information on course 6.111 objectives and learning outcomes, see Statement of Objectives and Outcomes .
In-charge: Prof. D. E. Troxel
Lecturer: Prof. J.L. Kirtley, Jr.

Course Handouts

Syllabus           Introduction           General Information          

General Laboratory Information           Laboratory Hours                 Nubus Laboratory Kit
Computer Information           Brief Introduction to the HP Logic Analyzer

PAL Programming           Beginners Guide to Warp
Negative True and VHDL           CPLD Module

FPGA Module   [pdf]
Using the MC6847 Video Controller           PROM Tools   express   dat2ntl

Project Information   [pdf]           Project Resources   [pdf]           Project Suggestions   [pdf]
Report Guide   [pdf]           How to Make Your Project Work


Lecture Notes

Lecture 1 | Lecture 2 | Lecture 3 | Lecture 4 | Lecture 5 | Lecture 6 | Lecture 7 | Lecture 8 | Lecture 9 (quiz review) | Lecture 10 | Lecture 11 | Lecture 12 | Lecture 13 | Lecture 14 | Lecture 15 | Lecture 16 | Lecture 17 | Lecture 18 | Lecture 19 |


Lecture Notes   (pdf)

Lecture 1 | Lecture 2 | Lecture 3 | Lecture 4 | Lecture 5 | Lecture 6 | Lecture 7 | Lecture 8 | Lecture 9 (quiz review) | Lecture 10 | Lecture 11 | Lecture 12 | Lecture 13 | Lecture 14 | Lecture 15 | Lecture 16 | Lecture 17 | Lecture 18 | Lecture 19 |


Problem Sets, Labs, Quizzes

Problem Set 1 | Problem Set 1 Solutions | Problem Set 2 | Problem Set 2 Solutions | Problem Set 3 | Problem Set 3 Solutions | Problem Set 4 | Problem Set 4 Solutions | Problem Set 5 | Problem Set 5 Solutions



Lab 1     Lab 2     Lab 3     Lab 3 supplement

Quiz 1     Quiz 1 Solutions     Quiz 2     Quiz 2 Solutions

Resources

  • Staff List     Photos of Staff

  • Recitation assignments     (requires MIT CA certificate)

  • Schedules of Lecturer, Teaching Assistants, and Lab Aides     (requires MIT CA certificate)

  • Stressed out? - call Nightline (3-8800) or the Dean on-call (3-1212)

  • 6.905 Permission Form COVER SHEET

  • Tutorial Services (HKN)     Tutorial Services (TSR)

  • MAN pages
        ascii2hex   assembler   dat2ntl   express   exprin   mtable   mulprom   pal   prom

  • VHDL Books   (book reviews by Prof. Troxel in order of applicability)

  • Binary Numbers   (by Prof. Troxel)

  • WARP/Galaxy
  • Altera/FPGAs
  • List of Data Sheets (available at the 6th floor desk)

    Flash370 data sheet    CY7C374i data sheet    6264-RAM -- MCM6264C data sheet ...(8K x 8 Bit Fast Static RAM)    HDSP-076X, -077X, -086X, 096X Series data sheet ...(Hexadecimal and Numeric Displays for Industrial Applications    MC6847 data sheet    2K x 8 Dual Port Ram, 35ns, 48 Pin Dip package data sheet    CY7C132 data sheet    CY7C132 data sheet at Cypress


  • How to Burn Sound Files onto a PROM step-by-step file conversion process

  • PHASE II Procedures             Phase II Hints
  • Writing Coordinator: Les Perelman, (perelman@mit), Ext. 3-3375, Office 14N-233D

    • Student Grade Form           Safety Memo           Programs for drawing schematics

  • Prize Winning Lab Projects

  • DEMOS

    6.111 LITE

    6.111 Hotline     Send electronic mail to     6.111staff@mit.edu

  • EMERGENCY - DIAL 100     Emergency and Service numbers


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