# Advanced Computer Hardware Design

## ECSE-4780

Design methodologies include register transfer modules and firmware microprogrammed design. “Bit-slice” philosophy of design. LSI microprocessors as design elements in larger digital systems such as high-speed channels and special purpose computers. Detailed discussion of the structure of several computers at the chip and board level. Specification of custom IC digital systems. FPGA based design implementation using VHDL.

3 credits
Prereqs:
ECSE-4770 Computer Hardware Design

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2026

Advanced Computer Hardware Design (3c)

- Liu Liu

Seats Taken: 16/36

2025

Advanced Computer Hardware Design (3c)

- Liu Liu

Seats Taken: 8/26

2024

Advanced Computer Hardware Design (3c) [CulmExp]

- Liu Liu

Seats Taken: 8/26

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2022 |  |  |
2021 |  |  |

2020

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c)

- Russell P. Kraft

Seats Taken: 1/15

2019

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c)

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 4/34

2018

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c)

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 5/34

2017

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c)

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 11/34

2016

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c)

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 7/34

2015

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c)

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 5/34

2014

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c)

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 17/34

2013

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c)

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 7/34

2012

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c)

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 6/34

2011

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c)

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 6/34

2010

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c) [WI]

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 8/34

2009

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c) [WI]

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 12/34

2008

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c) [WI]

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 10/34

2007

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c) [WI]

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 22/34

2006

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c) [WI]

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 18/40

2005

Adv Comp Hardware Design (4c) [WI]

- John F McDonald

Seats Taken: 16/40

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