An aim of the module is to further develop the students digital design skills using more advanced combinational logic, sequential logic circuits and finite state machines and will also provide some insight into computer architecture. In parallel to this the students are introduced to implementing digital designs using a Hardware Description Language (HDL) such as Verilog or VHDL. To complement the technical content of the module the students will also develop an understanding of the globalization of the electronics industry and its effect on engineers' working practices and develop an awareness of the economics related to this. The impact of the requirements for sustainable design on the product development lifecycle will be combined with the requirements for ethical behaviour when creating modular designs that include externally sourced IP blocks and software components.