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A3.4.1 Electronic systems
6 minute read
A3.4.2 Responsible use of electronics
8 minute read
A3.4.3 Analogue vs digital systems
5 minute read
A3.4.4 Analogue signal systems
A3.4.5 Digital signal systems
A3.4.6 Passive and active components
7 minute read
A3.4.7 Input devices and sensors
4 minute read
A3.4.8 Output devices and signal conversion
10 minute read
A3.4.9 Microcontollers: design, function & application
A3.4.10 Feedback systems
3 minute read
A3.4.11 Operational amplifiers (op-amps)
A3.4.12 Embedded systems communication
A3.4.13 Circuit diagram symbols and components
A. Design in theory
A1.1 Ergonomics
A2.1 User-centred research methods
A2.2 Prototyping techniques
A3.1 Material classification and properties
A3.2 Introduction to structural systems (HL only)
A3.3 Introduction to mechanical systems (HL only)
A3.4 Introduction to electronic systems (HL only)
A4.1 Manufacturing techniques (HL only)
B. Design in practice
C. Design in context