Revision checklist Topic Area
What you should know
Topic Area 1:
1.1 Electronic circuit parameters
Basic electronic circuit principles
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The meaning and unit of measurement of different electronic circuit parameters: potential difference, current, resistance, capacitance, power and frequency
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The multiples and submultiples used with electronic circuit parameters, and how to convert between them
1.2 Electronic circuit theory, laws and associated calculations
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The differences between series and parallel circuits
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How to calculate the total resistance of series and parallel circuits
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The differences between analogue and digital signals, including their waveform characteristics
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The differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)
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How to interpret and calculate values using Ohm’s law
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How to interpret and calculate values using Watt’s law
2.1 Methods of representing electronic circuits and systems and interpretation of them •
How to interpret system block diagrams
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The differences between open and closed loop systems
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How to interpret circuit schematics
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How to interpret printed circuit board (PCB) layouts
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Electronic and programmable systems, components and devices
What is meant by electron flow
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Topic Area 2:
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2.2 The purpose, function and typical applications of electronic circuit components and devices including the recognition and interpretation of circuit symbols The purpose, function and applications of different types of switches: SPST, push-to-make, push-to-break, tilt, reed and QTC switches
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The purpose, function and applications of different types of sensors and touch screens: LDRs, photodiodes, NTC thermistors, and pressure, infrared and smart sensors
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The purpose, function and applications of amplifiers
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The purpose, function and applications of counters
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The purpose, function and applications of timers
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The purpose, function and applications of latches
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The purpose, function and applications of pulse generators
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The purpose, function and applications of analogue to digital converters (ADCs)
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The purpose, function and applications of logic gates, including their truth tables: AND, OR, NOT and NAND
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How to apply logic gates both singly and in combination
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The purpose, function and applications of different output components and devices: lamps, LEDs, LCDs, buzzers, piezo sounders and motors
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The purpose, function and applications of drivers and interface devices: NPN transistors, Darlington drivers and relays
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