AS/A Level GCE (for first teaching in 2008) Electronics - H065 H465

Mandatory

F611: Simple Systems

Candidates appreciate the fundamentals of modern electronics, including logic gates, digital to analogue conversion, electronic circuitry and the basic principles of microcontrollers.

1hr 30mins exam externally marked

AS - 36.5%

A Level - 18.25%

Mandatory

F612: Signal Processors

Candidates encounter systems that process signals through a series of sub-systems, including digital information storage devices, analogue amplifiers and digital counters.

1hr 30mins exam externally marked

AS - 36.5%

A Level - 18.25%

Mandatory

F613: Build and Investigate

Candidates complete three investigations into Analogue, Digital and Microcontroller as coursework to be internally marked and externally moderated.

Three subsystems to be investigated. Internally marked, externally moderated.

AS - 27%

A Level - 13.5%

Mandatory

F614: Electronic Control Systems

Candidates explore the use of digital and analogue systems for control, including storing and processing digital data, MOSFETS, and microcontroller systems.

1hr 40mins exam externally marked

A Level - 18.25%

Mandatory

F615: Communications Systems

Candidates appreciate the use of digital and analogue communication systems, including digital signals to display video pictures, frequency multiplexing and time division multiplexing.

1hr 40mins exam externally marked

A Level - 18.25%

Mandatory

F616: Design, Build and Investigate

Candidates design, build and test a complete project using a breadboard utilising a subsystem approach. Microcontrollers may now be included in these projects.

One complete project to be built and investigated. Internally marked, and externally moderated.

A Level - 13.5%