UK · Subject guide
Electronics
A-Level Electronics (WJEC Eduqas) — the only current GCE A-Level in Electronics.
01 · Overview
Electronics
A-Level Electronics (WJEC Eduqas) — the only current GCE A-Level in Electronics.
- Subject guide
- A-Levels
- Topics mapped
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02 · Complete topic map
Complete topic map
Every topic recorded for this subject in the curriculum is reproduced below in its full hierarchy. The descriptions reflect the mapped scope without implying additional exam rules.
- 01
Semiconductor components
n-type and p-type materials, the p-n junction, diodes, BJTs and MOSFETs.
- 02
Logic systems
Logic gates and building and simplifying combinational logic.
- 03
Operational amplifiers
Op-amp configurations, gain and output calculations, bandwidth, distortion and slew rate.
- 04
Signal conversion
The need for conversion and the design and use of DAC and ADC sub-systems.
- 05
AC circuits and passive filters
Resistive AC loads, impedance, and RC high-pass and low-pass and LC band-pass filters.
- 06
Communications systems
The basic principles underpinning wireless, digital and optical communication.
- 07
Wireless transmission
The principles of wireless transmission, including amplitude and frequency modulation.
- 08
Instrumentation systems
Instrumentation op-amps, bridge circuits with thermistors and strain gauges, and encoded discs.
- 09
Timing circuits
RC delays and monostable and astable circuits using Schmitt triggers and the 555 timer.
- 10
Sequential logic systems
NAND latches, D-type flip-flops and counters (4-bit, decimal and synchronous).
- 11
Microcontrollers
The PIC microcontroller, its internal structure, and flowchart and assembler programming.
- 12
Digital communications
Modulation types, signal regeneration, PCM, the Nyquist theorem and time-division multiplexing.
- 13
Optical communication
The principles and limitations of optical communication and electrical-to-optical signal conversion.
- 14
Mains power supply systems
Rectification, smoothing, load and line regulation, and zener and emitter-follower regulators.
- 15
High power switching systems
Switching DC and AC loads using thyristors, diacs and triacs.
- 16
Audio systems
Combining amplifier and filter sub-systems into complete audio systems.
03 · Where this subject applies
Where this subject applies
These pathways and regions are explicitly connected to the subject in the curriculum.
Pathways and specifications
AS-Level
Advanced Subsidiary — the first year of A-Level study (standalone or first half of the full A-Level).
A-Level (A2)
The full Advanced Level — AS content plus the second-year A2 content.
Nations and regions
All registered regions
04 · Official sources
Official sources
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Public references
UK · EuraStudy Guides
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