Year+11+Electronics+Revision

toc =Exam Information=
 * Your exam will be 90 minutes long. The paper will have six questions. Answer all the questions on the paper. You may not use coloured pens or pencils. All your drawings must be HB pencil only and your annotation must be in blue or black pen. Any pencil drawings must be strong and black as your paper will be scanned and this is what the examiner receives. **

=Revision Topics= =Topic 1.1 Woods= What students need to learn Working properties, advantages/disadvantages of the following wood and manufactured board used in the manufacture of electronic product cases: = **Topic 1.2 Metals** = What students need to learn Working properties, advantages/disadvantages of the following metals used in the manufacture of electronic product cases: = **Topic 1.3 Plastics** = What students need to learn Working properties, advantages/disadvantages of the following plastics used in the manufacture of electronic product cases: = = =**Topic Ceramics**= =**Topic Composites**= =**Topic Smart materials**= What students need to learn Identification, function and application of the following input components used in the production of electronic products: Understand the terms and applications of the following switch types: = **Topic 1.5 Process components** = What students need to learn Identification, function and application of the following process components used in the production of electronic products: =Topic 1.6 Peripheral Interface Controllers (PICs)= What students need to learn = **Topic 1.7 Logic gates** = What students need to learn Identify the following logic gates. Construct truth tables for a NOT gate and the following 2-input logic gates: How to draw logic diagrams using logic gates in combination to solve problems. = **Topic 1.8 Output components** = What students need to learn Identification, function and application of the following components used in electronic products: = **Topic 1.9 Power sources** = What students need to learn Function, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following power sources used in electronic products: = **Topic 1.10 Resistors** = What students need to learn Function and application of the following resistor types used in electronic products: Related applications: = **Topic 1.11 Capacitors** = What students need to learn Function and application of the following components used in electronic products: = **Topic 1.12 Diodes** = What students need to learn Function and application of the following component used in electronic products: = **Topic 1.13 Relays** = What students need to learn Function and application of the following component used in electronic products: = **Topic 1.14 Units and calculations** = What students need to learn = **Topic 1.15 Circuit construction** = What students need to learn Application and advantages/disadvantages of the following circuit construction methods: = **Topic 1.16 Circuit testing** = What students need to learn Application and use of the following when testing circuits:
 * GCSE Electronic Products Curriculum Overview - Edexcel**
 * For AQA GCSE Electronic Products (terminology used by AQA in blue) - You can revise all the following materials and use the links for all the up to date lesson notes and information. The exam paper has a different question layout. Use the Exam Guidance link:**
 * Topic 1 Materials and components **
 * pine
 * medium density fibreboard (MDF)
 * grain
 * softwood (solid timber)
 * hardwood (solid timber)
 * manufacture board (wood product)
 * plywood
 * aluminium
 * brass
 * copper
 * mild steel
 * zinc
 * ferrous metal
 * non-ferrous metal
 * alloy
 * high impact polystyrene (HIPS)
 * acrylic
 * polymer
 * thermoplastics
 * thermosets
 * Topic 1.4 Input components **
 * Sensors**
 * light dependent resistor (LDR)
 * thermistor
 * moisture sensor
 * piezo electric sensor
 * biosensors (conversion of a biological response to an electrical signal)
 * Switch types**
 * toggle
 * slide
 * rocker
 * key
 * push to make
 * push to break
 * tilt
 * micro
 * reed.
 * single pole single throw (SPST)
 * single pole double throw (SPDT)
 * double pole double throw (DPDT)
 * transistor
 * thyristor
 * Darlington Pair Transistors
 * field effect transistor (FET)
 * carbon nanotubes as semiconductors
 * 555 timer in monostable and astable mode
 * operational amplifier (Op-Amp) as a comparator.
 * How to use flowcharts when programming.
 * How to switch outputs on/off in response to inputs.
 * How to use simple routines to control outputs with delays, loops and counts
 * AND
 * OR
 * NAND
 * NOR
 * XOR.
 * //NOTABLE Difference for AQA Electronic Products - students __only__ need to learn AND, OR, & NOT gates.//**
 * bulbs
 * buzzers
 * light emitting diodes (LEDs)
 * loudspeakers
 * motors
 * solenoids
 * 7-segment display
 * LED dot matrix display
 * liquid crystal display (LCD)
 * batteries, including rechargeable types
 * mains power
 * solar power
 * fixed
 * variable.
 * Ohm’s law to calculate protective resistor values used in series with LEDs
 * the resistor colour code to determine resistor values, including tolerance
 * calculate the value of resistor networks in series and parallel
 * polarised
 * non-polarised
 * diode used as a protection device against back electric and magnetic fields (EMF)
 * relay used as an interface between primary and secondary circuits
 * Unit of current (amp)
 * Unit of resistance (ohm)
 * Unit of voltage (volt)
 * Unit of capacitance (farad)
 * Ohm’s Law: V = I x R
 * Time period: T = R x C
 * Resistors in series: Rtotal = R1+R2+R3 etc.
 * Resistors in parallel: Rtotal = R1xR2/R1+R2 or ** R = **[[image:EP_ResParCal.jpg]]
 * prototyping board (breadboard)
 * printed circuit board (photo etched)
 * stripboard (veroboard)
 * voltmeter
 * ammeter
 * multimeter

=Topic 2.1 Scale of production= What students need to learn Characteristics, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following scales of production in the manufacture of electronic products: = **Topic 2.2 Forming techniques** = What students need to learn Characteristics, preparation, processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following methods for the batch and mass production of electronic products: = **Topic 2.3 Health and safety** = What students need to learn How to understand/describe safe working practices. How to identify workshop hazards and precautions.
 * Topic 2 Industrial and commercial processes **
 * one-off
 * batch
 * mass
 * injection moulding
 * vacuum forming
 * line bending
 * blow moulding (dome blowing)

=Topic 3.1 Specification criteria= What students need to learn When analysing a product, students should take into account the following specification criteria: =Topic 3.2 Materials and components= What students need to learn Students should identify the materials and/or components used in the manufacture of a product, including: Note: materials and components are those referenced in Topic 1 = **Topic 3.3 Manufacturing processes** = What students need to learn Students should identify the processes involved in the manufacture of products, including: Note: manufacturing processes are those referenced in Topic 2
 * Topic 3 Analysing products **
 * form — Why is the product shaped/styled as it is?
 * function — What is the purpose of the product?
 * user requirements — What qualities make the product attractive to potential users?
 * performance requirements — What are the technical considerations that must be achieved within the product?
 * material and component requirements — How should materials and components perform within the product?
 * scale of production and cost — How does the design allow for scale of
 * production and what are the considerations in determining cost?
 * sustainability — How does the design allow for environmental considerations?
 * the properties and qualities of the materials and/or components
 * the advantages/disadvantages of the materials and/or components
 * justification of the choice of materials and/or components
 * the stages of the manufacturing process
 * the advantages/disadvantages of the manufacturing process
 * justification of the choice of manufacturing process

=Topic 4.1 Specification criteria= What students need to learn When designing a product, students should take into account the following specification criteria: = **Topic 4.2 Designing skills** = What students need to learn When designing a product, students should be able to respond creatively to design briefs and specification criteria, including: = **Topic 4.3 Application of knowledge and understanding** = What students need to learn When designing a product, students should be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials and/or components and manufacturing processes to each design idea, including:
 * Topic 4 Designing products **
 * form — How should the product be shaped/styled?
 * function — What is the purpose of the product?
 * user requirements — What qualities would make the product attractive to potential users?
 * performance requirements — What are the technical considerations that must be achieved within the product?
 * material and component requirements — How should materials and components perform within the product?
 * scale of production and cost — How will the design allow for scale of production and what are the considerations in determining cost?
 * sustainability — How will the design allow for environmental considerations?
 * clear communication of design intentions using notes and/or sketches
 * annotation which relates to the original specification criteria
 * the properties of materials and/or components
 * the advantages/disadvantages of materials and/or components and manufacturing processes
 * justification of the choice of materials and/or components and manufacturing processes

=Topic 5.1 Information and communication technology (ICT)= What students need to learn Characteristics, processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of ICT in the design, development, marketing and sale of products including: = **Topic 5.2 Digital media and new technology** = What students need to learn Characteristics, processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following digital media and new technology in relation to: = **Topic 5.3 Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology** = What students need to learn Characteristics, processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of CAD/CAM in the design, development and manufacture of electronic products:
 * Topic 5 Technology **
 * //NOTABLE Difference for AQA Electronic Products - students __do not__ need to learn this as specific content for exam questions however an overall understanding is a good idea for reference for the longer essay type questions.//**
 * electronic communications between designers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers using email
 * electronic point of sale (EPOS) in the retail and manufacture of products
 * internet marketing and sales
 * transfer of data using Bluetooth® wireless personal area networks
 * digital television broadcasting systems using high definition (HD) TV
 * commercial digital printing for short print runs and large format prints
 * virtual modelling and testing of circuit and case designs
 * PCB track patterns/design layout
 * automated component placement (pick and place)
 * computer integrated manufacture (CIM)
 * computerised testing systems for quality control

= **Topic 6.1 Minimising waste production** = What students need to learn Principles, application, advantages/disadvantages to society and the environment of minimising waste production throughout the product life cycle using the following 4 Rs: = **Topic 6.2 Renewable sources of energy** = What students need to learn The characteristics, applications and advantages/disadvantages of using the following renewable sources of energy: =Topic 6.3 Climate change= What students need to learn The responsibilities of ‘developed’ countries in minimising the impact of industrialisation on global warming and climate change including:
 * Topic 6 Sustainability **
 * reduce materials and energy
 * reuse materials and products where applicable
 * recover energy from waste
 * recycle materials and products or use recycled materials
 * wind energy using turbines and wind farms
 * solar energy using solar cells and photovoltaic cells
 * biomass converted into biofuels for transportation
 * reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the Kyoto Protocol

=Topic 7.1 Moral, social and cultural issues= What students need to learn The strategy, characteristics, applications and advantages/disadvantages of the following ‘value’ issues when designing and manufacturing products: = Glossary = Keywords and terminology - click on the link below: =Exam Guidance=
 * Topic 7 Ethical design and manufacture **
 * built-in obsolescence in new products for a ‘throwaway’ culture
 * offshore manufacture of mass-produced products in developing countries by multi-national companies
 * tolerance of different cultures to avoid offence
 * //AQA GCSE Electronic Products// **

**//EDEXCEL GCSE Electronic Products//**

**Command words for Questions**

You __ should always __ ** read ** each question carefully and all the way through before you start to answer it. You should look at the amount of marks awarded for each question- they are in brackets. This will give you a good indication of how many statements/bullet point you need to make.


 * The total mark for the exam paper is **80**
 * The marks for **each part** of each question are shown in brackets
 * Questions labelled with an **asterisk** ( * ) are questions in which the quality of your written communication will be assesses **//"You should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation, and grammar, as well as the clarity of expression."//**

Underline or highlight the following command words - as these are a clue to how you should answer the question, and how detailed those answers need to be.

of the paper or question part and are designed to ease students into the question with a simple statement or short phrase. || ask students to simply describe something in detail. Some questions may also ask students to use notes and sketches, therefore, they can gain marks with the use of a clearly labelled sketch. || detail to the question – no short phrases will be acceptable here. Instead, students will have to make a valid point and develop/justify it to gain full marks. || challenge students. They will always be awarded the most amount of marks because they require students to make a well-balanced argument, usually involving both advantages and disadvantages. ||
 * **Command words** ||  || **Marks awarded** ||   || **Description** ||
 * **Give / State / Name** ||  || (1 mark) ||   || These type of questions will usually appear at the beginning
 * **Describe / Outline** ||  || (2 + marks) ||   || These type of questions are quite straightforward. They
 * **Expand / Justify** ||  || (2 + marks) ||   || These type of questions are asking students to respond in
 * **Evaluate / Discuss / Compare** ||  || (4 + marks) ||   || These type of questions are designed to stretch and

=// EDEXCEL Exam Paper & Questions //= The examination paper contains different types of questions: Time allowed to complete the whole exam paper is 1 hour 30 minutes.
 * multiple-choice
 * short-answer
 * design questions
 * extended-writing

Each ** Graphic Products ** exam paper will be structured in the following way:

= **Questions 1-10** (total of 10 marks available) =
 * These are multiple-choice questions which gradually become more demanding. These questions can cover any part of the syllabus.


 * Question 11 ** (total of 19 marks available)
 * Knowledge and understanding of graphic products
 * Structured questions based on a theme.
 * **Question 11a** - Name and give the use of tools and equipment (4 marks available)
 * **Question 11b** - Knowledge and understanding of graphic products (15 marks available)


 * Question 12 ** (total of 16 marks available)
 * Designing products
 * **Question 12** is especially important as you should all be able to get full marks, it is a design question. You will be given a product specification and will have to draw two different designs //**(8 marks available for each design)**//. To get full marks you must:
 * 1) Ensure that every point of the specification is addressed in the drawing and is clear to see and easily understood.
 * 2) Ensure that you have annotated each specification point.
 * 3) Make sure that each idea addresses each point in a different way.
 * The are NO MARKS for how well you can draw. You can get full marks if you follow the guidelines above. Do not use any colour.


 * Question 13 ** (total of 16 marks available)
 * Analysing products
 * You will be given a labelled diagram of a specific product and you will have to answer specific questions related to it.
 * Short-type questions and explanation type question which requires a statement followed by a justification/development to gain full marks.
 * Your answers must be in detail to respond to the question – no short phrases will be acceptable.
 * The last part of **Question 13** has an **asterisks** ( * )
 * For this last part of **Question 13** the marking scheme has a levels mark scheme


 * Question 14 ** (total of 19 marks available)


 * Knowledge and understanding of graphic products including extended-writing style question
 * One part of this question will ask you to use notes **and** sketches to describe a graphic product or process. You must use both notes **and** sketches to gain
 * The last part of **Question 14** has an **asterisks** ( * )
 * For this last part of **Question 14** the marking scheme has a levels mark scheme

Level descriptors for extended questions marked with an **asterisks** ( * )

=Past Papers= =Revision Resources= media type="custom" key="5857865" Sites to use for revision
 * **Level** ||  || **Mark** ||   || **Descriptor** ||
 * **Level 0** ||  || 0 ||   || No rewardable material ||
 * **Level 1** ||  || 1-2 ||   || Candidate identifies the area(s) of comparison with no development OR identifies and develops one area. Shows limited understanding of the comparison. Writing communicates ideas using everyday language but the response lacks clarity and organisation. The candidate spells, punctuates and uses the rules of grammar with limited accuracy. ||
 * **Level 2** ||  || 3-4 ||   || Candidate identifies some areas of comparison with associated developments showing some understanding of the comparison. Writing communicates ideas using D&T terms accurately and showing some direction and control in the organising of material. The candidate uses some of the rules of grammar appropriately and spells and punctuates with some accuracy, although some spelling errors may still be found. ||
 * **Level 3** ||  || 5-6 ||   || Candidate identifies a range of areas of comparison with associated developments showing a detailed understanding of the comparison. Writing communicates ideas effectively, using a range of appropriately selected D&T terms and organising information clearly and coherently. The candidate spells, punctuates and uses the rules of grammar with considerable accuracy. ||
 * http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/electronics/ Tests & Quizzes
 * @http://www.absorblearning.com/ You will need to log in with the school account.
 * @http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/elecex.htm
 * @http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/study.htm
 * @http://www.edutek.ltd.uk/GCSE_resources.html
 * @http://siastraining.co.uk/education/electronics/electronics%20revision%20links.htm
 * @http://www.design-technology.info/electronics/
 * @http://www.dtonline.org/apps/infopage/app?3&1&1&0&1&0

= = media type="custom" key="5193019" More revision and tests at:
 * PowerPoint Revision**
 * @http://www.the-warren.org/quiz/symbolsmatch.htm
 * @http://www.the-warren.org/quiz/electronics1.htm
 * @http://www.the-warren.org/quiz/electronicscrossword.htm
 * @http://www.kitronik.co.uk/iltz.htm
 * @http://alcester.net/electronics/modules/
 * @http://www.the-warren.org/quiz/inout2.htm

Test yourselves with the following quizzes And just for fun Extra quiz for you to do: media type="custom" key="3513838"
 * Electronics Quiz 1
 * Electronics Quiz 2
 * Play Quiz: Electronic Components now!
 * Play Quiz: Basic Electronics now!
 * Play Quiz: Electrical Technology now!
 * Do you know your electronics?

Look at the exemplary folders on flicker and use the pages to plan your own final pages. = GCSE Portfolios =

http://www.technologystudent.com/templat/tpltindex.htm Download the pdf file and keep as reference, it is an excellent resource from V. Ryan. Here are just some of the sheets we are doing at the moment.
 * Year 1****1 Here is a link to help you plan and create your GCSE portfolio with some examples.**

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Another site to go to and look at GCSE Electronic Products portfolios from Earls High School, Halesowen is at: http://www.edu.dudley.gov.uk/technology/virtual-gallery-menu.html Click on the folders below to go directly to each section.



And for revision check out the **Year 10 Electronics Pages** which are being built up over the year. Revision sites include: Absorbe Electronics

BBC BiteSize

Email me any other sites you think make good revision sites.

Help with projects - Try these links [|www.youritronics.com/.../] http://www.bobhobby.com/ [|www.electronics-lab.com/ blog/?p=1485] [|www.saliceexim.com/ products/zodiacdisplays.html] http://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/counter.asp http://www.thelearningpit.com/lp/doc/7seg/7seg.html || [|www.hope.edu/.../labs/ Keyboard_Lab/Keyboard.htm] http://hop.concord.org/s1/core/s1ca1.html http://www.qsl.net/yo5ofh/hobby%20circuits/miscellaneous.htm http://www.elecfree.com/circuit/IC-555/single-ic-organ-by-ic-ne556/ http://electro-music.com/forum/phpbb-files/circuit_vco_555_195.jpg || is left in the refrigerator ||  || http://www.mitedu.freeserve.co.uk/Circuits/Switching/dbcounter.htm [|www.nutchip.com/progetti/counter_en.htm] http://www.redcircuits.com/Page15.htm || Illuminate the night - Safety clothing Bedding ||  || http://www.redcircuits.com/Page24.htm http://www.khatereh.net/electronic/files/24.pdf [] [] [] [] [] [] [] || Detecting circuits ||  || http://www.mitedu.freeserve.co.uk/Circuits/Switching/ldet.htm http://www.educypedia.be/electronics/circuitssensorslight.htm || http://www.educypedia.be/electronics/circuitsbysubject.htm http://www.doctronics.co.uk/555.htm http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/555timer.htm ||
 * = **Projects & Ideas** ||  ||= **Links** ||
 * Electronic Displays and Counters ||  || http://www.mitedu.freeserve.co.uk/Circuits/Switching/dbcounter.htm
 * Electronic Keyboard / Toy ||  || http://www.mitedu.freeserve.co.uk/Circuits/Switching/keypad.htm
 * Timer - Medication dispenser ||  || [|http://home.cogeco.ca/~rpaisley4/LM555.html] ||
 * Alarm System - Infra red ||  || http://www.educypedia.be/electronics/circuitsinfra.htm ||
 * Counter circuit - how much
 * **Electronic Textiles**
 * Lost TV controls -
 * Motor control ||  || http://www.educypedia.be/electronics/circuitsmotorcontrol.htm ||
 * **//Electronics Websites worth looking at//** ||  || http://books.elsevier.com/companions/9780750684989/indexanim.html
 * **//Electronics Websites worth looking at//** ||  || http://books.elsevier.com/companions/9780750684989/indexanim.html
 * Future Technologies ||  || [|http://futureforall.com/] ||


 * Click here to look at some exemplary GCSE Electronic Product Portfolios on Flickr**
 * Click to ge****t your Flickr photos from MsC's camera**

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