Computer Engineering: A Hardware Perspective

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Computer Engineering A Hardware Perspective

• Krunali Patel
• Maurice Trinidad

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Considering Hardware

• Digital Logic Design
• K-maps, Boolean algebra
• Programming Methodologies I II
• Necessary background
• Computer Architecture Assembly Language
• Assembly, VHDL/Verilog

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What to expect

• Digital Electronics
• Implementing digital logic using transistor
  technology
• Project Bi-stable multivibrator
• Analog Electronics
• Not required, but recommended
• The role of analog components in circuits ie.
  Capacitors
• Project Amplifier

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What to expect (contd)

• Digital Systems Design
• Designing digital systems using knowledge from
  DLD
• Project VHDL simulation of a digital system
• Introduction to VLSI Design
• Chip design using logic as well as circuitry,
  both digital and analog
• Project Complete chip design from logic
  simulations to layout
• Very heavy work load

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Job Opportunities

• Types of Companies
• Chip Design
• ie. IBM, Intel, AMD
• Communications
• ie. Motorola, Verizon
• Department of Defense
• ie. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE Systems

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Considerations

• Hardware engineers usually require advanced
  degrees due to highly competitive companies
• Search for a mix of hardware and software related
  jobs
• Good balance a good software programmer with a
  background in hardware

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Personal Experiences

• Electives we have taken
• Intro. To Computer Graphics
• Principles of Database Management Systems
• Principles of Programming Languages
• Telecommunication Networks
• Virtual Reality
• Questions?