Electronics

Course summary

Are you interested in how modern gadgets work? A-level Electronics gives you the knowledge of components and circuits used in modern technology. Students gain knowledge and understanding of how electronic systems work, how they are designed and constructed, and how they can be used in various applications. The first year course covers core concepts of electronics; system synthesis, DC electrical circuits, input and output sub-systems, and energy and power. It then moves on to consider principles of electronics; semiconductor components, logic systems, operational amplifiers, signal conversion, AC circuits and passive filters, communications systems, wireless transmission, and instrumentation systems. The second year course begins with the application of electronics. This component covers the following topics bringing together ideas from the first year: timing circuits, sequential logic systems, microcontrollers, digital communications, optical communication, mains power supply systems, high power switching systems, and audio systems.