Mar 17, 2026  
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027

ECE 511 - Advanced Digital Circuit and System Design


Course Career Graduate
Units 4.5
Approved Hours 3-0-3
Fee index 6
Faculty Engineering
Department Electrical & Computer Engg
Typically Offered either term

Description
Design of advanced digital circuits and systems using synthesis CAD tools. Topics include design flow, hierarchical design, hardware description languages such as VHDL, synthesis, design verification, IC test, chip-scale synchronous design, field programmable gate arrays, mask programmable gate arrays, CMOS circuits and IC process technology. For the project, students will design and implement a significant digital system using field programmable gate arrays.