A Level Electronics

This subject encourages students to develop essential knowledge and understanding of concepts of electronics and the skills needed for the use of these in new and changing situations. The course helps students develop an understanding of the link between theory and practical work.

Course content

• Systems synthesis
• Sequential logic systems and Boolean in algebra
• Transistors and MOSFETs
• Operational amplifiers
• 555 timer circuits
• Filter circuits
• Power amplifiers
• Counters

Year one - AS Level This is the first year of the full A Level course. Students can finish at the end of year one with an AS Level in Electronics or continue on to year two to take the full A Level qualification. Module 1 Foundation Electronics System synthesis, logic gates and Boolean algebra, current, voltage, power, resistance, diodes, resistive input transducers, transistors and MOSFETs, output devices, operational amplifiers, capacitors, RC Networks (dc only), 555 timer circuit. Module 2 Further Electronics Design and simplification of combinational logic systems, sequential logic systems, counters, operational amplifiers, inverting amplifier, non-inverting amplifier, summing amplifier, filter circuits, power amplifiers. Module 3 Coursework Project

Delivery & Assessment methods

Assessment: AS Examination 5431 Unit 1 Module 1 Written Paper 30% of the total AS marks 1

Progression

Students completing the AS in Electronics can move on to do the A2 in Electronics.