Digital Electronic Circuits Course | IIT Kharagpur | Prof. Goutam Saha
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Core |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, VLSI design |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Unlock the Digital World: A Deep Dive into Digital Electronic Circuits
In our increasingly connected and automated world, the prefix 'digital' has become synonymous with advancement. From digital payments and signatures to smartwatches and cameras, digital technology powers modern innovation. At the heart of this revolution lie Digital Electronic Circuits—the fundamental building blocks that process, store, and transmit information with unparalleled reliability, noise immunity, and flexibility.
If you've ever wondered how these complex systems are designed and built, a remarkable opportunity awaits. A comprehensive 12-week course, Digital Electronic Circuits, is offered by one of India's premier institutions, IIT Kharagpur. This course provides a rigorous foundation for anyone aspiring to excel in electronics, computer science, or VLSI design.
Learn from an Industry Expert and Acclaimed Academic
The course is taught by Prof. Goutam Saha, a distinguished faculty member in the Dept. of Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. Prof. Saha brings a unique blend of industrial and academic excellence to the classroom:
- Strong Industry Background: He began his career with Tata Steel and received management training at XLRI, Jamshedpur.
- International Acclaim: His research in biomedical and speech signal processing has been recognized internationally, including a teaching stint at the University of Southern California, USA.
- Award-Winning Innovator: His work has been a winner in the DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Program, featured at Rashtrapati Bhavan, and covered in leading media outlets.
- Proven Educator: With over a decade of experience teaching this very course at IIT Kharagpur, he is also a co-author of popular textbooks published by McGraw-Hill Education.
Who Should Take This Course?
This undergraduate-level course is perfectly tailored for students and professionals in:
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- VLSI Design and related fields
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of diode and transistor operation is recommended. If you haven't covered this in your previous studies, you can quickly grasp the concepts from introductory electronics resources.
What Will You Learn? A 12-Week Journey
The course is meticulously structured to take you from fundamental concepts to advanced digital system design. Here’s a detailed week-by-week breakdown:
| Week | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | Foundation: Switching logic, TTL & CMOS logic families, Boolean algebra, logic minimization (Karnaugh Maps, Quine-McCluskey), and hazard analysis. |
| 4-6 | Combinational Circuits: Multiplexers, decoders, encoders, parity circuits, number systems, binary arithmetic, adders, ALU, and error-correcting codes. |
| 7-9 | Sequential Circuits: Flip-flops (SR, D, JK, T), registers, shift registers, counters (ripple & synchronous), and their applications. |
| 10-12 | Advanced Design & Systems: Synchronous sequential circuit design (Mealy & Moore models), D/A & A/D converters, memory organization, and an introduction to PLDs, CPLDs, and FPGAs. |
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this 12-week journey, you will be equipped to:
- Analyze and synthesize complex combinatorial and sequential digital systems.
- Understand the practical aspects of logic families like TTL and CMOS.
- Design circuits using Boolean algebra and state-of-the-art minimization techniques.
- Build functional blocks like adders, counters, and memory units.
- Gain a foundational understanding of VLSI design flow and programmable logic devices.
Essential Reference Books
To complement the video lectures, Prof. Saha recommends several authoritative texts, including one he co-authored:
- Digital Principles & Applications by Leach, Malvino, and Goutam Saha (McGraw Hill)
- Digital Design by M. Morris Mano and Michael D. Ciletti (Pearson)
- Digital Fundamentals by Thomas L. Floyd (Pearson)
- Digital Integrated Electronics by Taub and Shilling (McGraw Hill)
Why Enroll in This Digital Electronic Circuits Course?
This course is more than just a series of lectures; it's a gateway to mastering the language of modern technology. With instruction from an IIT Kharagpur professor, a curriculum used to train top-tier engineers, and a focus on both theory and real-world application, this program offers an unparalleled learning experience. Whether you're a student aiming to solidify your core knowledge or a professional seeking to upskill, this course will provide the deep understanding needed to innovate and excel in the digital age.
Take the first step towards mastering the circuits that power our world.
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