Training electrical engineers on asynchronous logic circuits based on constant weight codes

Publication Name: IEEE AFRICON Conference

Publication Date: 2011-12-12

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The paper introduces a new way for teaching of delay insensitive asynchronous logic circuits. The studies start on high level models, which are VHDL implementations of Dennis-type static dataflow systems. Investigating the operation of the concurrent processes of these models, the main elements of the delay insensitive systems can be derived. Introducing constant weight 'm-of-n' codes immediately at the beginning of the course leads to a proper generalization. So the well known dual-rail code circuits can be considered as special cases of the constant weight code delay insensitive circuits. The paper presents briefly the design practice sessions for students. © 2011 IEEE.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1109/AFRCON.2011.6072041

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