Electronics is a practical subject in which we cover the skills and knowledge required to design, make, test and modify circuits to meet an agreed project target. With knowledge of this subject, you will always be in demand because modern society is dependent on electronics, whether it be for communicating, controlling machines, processing information on computers or using modern medical techniques. An exciting feature is the coursework, which consists of individually chosen projects. Component 1 - Principles of Electronics • Semiconductor components, Logic systems, Operational amplifiers, Signal conversion, AC circuits and passive filters, Communications systems, Wireless transmission, Instrumentation systems Component 2 - Application of Electronics • Timing circuits, Sequential logic systems, Microcontrollers, Digital communications, Optical communication, Mains power supply systems, High power switching systems, Audio system Component 3 - Extended System Design and Realisation Tasks • Task 1 involves the development of a microcontroller system programmed through assembler language. • Task 2 is a substantial system development including analogue and digital sub-systems in an integrated design.