Module Number 5
Module Code AMU 07116
Module Name Digital Techniques
Number of credits 9
Sub-enabling outcomes
4.3.1 Apply electronic fundamentals to differentiate instrument systems in the cockpit
4.3.2 Use digital techniques to build-up analog to digital electronic circuit converter
4.3.3 Analyze logic circuits applied in the aircraft
4.3.4 Use digital techniques to determine design flip-flops, counter and registers applied in
aircraft
4.3.5 Use digital techniques to describe aircraft computer
4.3.6 Apply digital techniques to analyze electrostatic-sensitive devices used in aircraft
4.3.7 Apply electromagnetic theory to evaluate the effects of electromagnetic in aviation
environment
Prerequisite Module Electrical Fundamentals (AMU 07103) and Electronic
Fundamentals (AMU 07104)
Learning Context The module should be delivered through lectures and
tutorials.
Learning materials/resources Chalkboard, Overhead Projectors, Flip Charts, Audio
Visual, Video-audio tapes DVDs, Handouts
Integrated Method of Assessment Continuous Assessment 50%
Test 1 - 10%
Test 2 - 10%
Individual Assignment 1 - 10%
Individual Assignment 2 - 10%
Group Assignment - 10%
Semester Examination 50%
References:
Required
1. Mike, T. (2007). Aircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems: Principles,
Operation and Maintenance. Butterworth-Heinemann.
2. Aircraft Technical Book Company (2015). Electronic Instrument Systems for
Avionics Maintenance: EASA Module 5 for B2 Level. Aircraft Technical Book
Company LLC.
3. Mike, T. (2013). Aircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems. Routledge.
4. Schwarzinger, A. (2013). Digital Signal Processing in Modern Communication
Systems.
Andreas Schwarzinger.
5. Salivahanan, S., & Pravin, K. S. (2016). Digital Logic Circuits. Vikas.
Recommended
1. Jain, R. P. (2010). Modern Digital Electronics. Tata McGraw-Hill Education.
2. Anil K. M. (2007). Digital Electronics: Principles and Integrated Circuits. Wiley
India Pvt Limited.