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Digital 4: ALU

Course Number: 10660113
Credits: 1.00

Course Description

10-660-113 DIGITAL 4: ALU ...unsigned and signed arithmetic using binary numbers, the construction of adder circuits and subtraction circuits, and the analysis of a computer ALU is studied. (Prerequisite: 10-660-103, Digital 3: Registers)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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Course Competencies

  1. Perform unsigned binary addition
  2. Represent signed numbers complement form
  3. Perform signed binary addition
  4. Perform signed binary subtraction
  5. Use exclusive logic to build adders
  6. Analyze a parallel adder circuit
  7. Compare various types of integrated adders
  8. Use integrated circuit adders to accomplish BCD addition
  9. Analyze the operation of an integrated circuit ALU
  10. Use an ALU to perform various operations typical of a microprocessor