Encoders and Decoders

This is lab 6 of 18 in the course

This lab introduces students to the fundamentals of encoders and decoders. Students complete activities in which they use Multisim to build and simulate circuits, including a binary-coded decimal to seven segment display decoder and a priority encoder. Students complete analysis to derive truth tables and complete assessments.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this lab, students will be able to:

Explain how decoders work, specifically in an SSD.
Create a circuit with a BCD to Seven Segment Display Decoder and verify its truth table..

REQUIRED SKILLS

Introductory Physics or equivalent
Circuits 1 or equivalent

Requirements

NI ELVIS III

Engineering laboratory solution for project-based learning that combines instrumentation and embedded design with a web-driven experience, delivering a greater understanding of engineering fundamentals and system design. Learn more

Digital Systems Development Board for NI ELVIS III

An application board for NI ELVIS III that provides students with a comprehensive education in digital electronics with hands-on experiments to interactively demonstrate concepts in the digital domain. Learn more

Multisim

Multisim is a circuit simulation tool built for educators to teach analog, digital, and power electronics by connecting simulation to experimentation. Learn more

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

Required Software

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Multisim 14.0.1 Education or Later - Download
NI LabVIEW FPGA Vivado 2014.4 - Download
Digilent Hardware Driver (note, the installer above automatically downloads the installer below onto your computer)
- Navigate to C:\NIFPGA\programs\Vivado2014_4\data\xicom\cable_drivers\nt64\digilent
- Install install_digilent.exe

Required Hardware

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NI ELVIS III - View User Manual & Specifications
Digilent Digital Electronics Board - View Specifications

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