Overview

This topic has two components:Theory Component: digital design concepts, number systems and signed numbers, combinational logic and design; minimisation of logic expressions; hazards; sequential logic and design; finite state machines; introduction to microprocessors; PIC microcontroller programmingWorkshop Practice Component: bonding methods, soldering and flux, planning and designing electronic equipment, printed circuit … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of combinational and sequential digital logic
  • Develop the fundamental theoretical and practical skills required to carry out the design and analysis of digital electronic circuits
  • Introduce the elements and basic operation of a microprocessor
  • To introduce the manufacture and processes of thick and thin film microelectronics, printed circuit boards, and surface mount packages, the processes, practice, and assessment of soldering, component mounting and other connection methods, and fire safety
  • A deeper level of understanding, critical thinking and problem solving will be developed

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Assumed knowledge

Year 10 Mathematics.