Electronics and Systems
Overview
During this module of work, pupils will be learning about electronic and system principles, whilst also undertaking a project to deign and manufacture a programmable alarm.
Example Key Words
Hydraulics
A system that transfers force using a fluid.
Pneumatics
A system that transfers force using a compressed gas.
Printed Circuit Board
A rigid board that holds the components in place. It also includes tracks to complete the circuit.
Circuit Diagram
A drawing that Engineers used to map out the position of electrical components in a circuit
Components
A term used to describe the individual parts that make a cirucit work.
Production Methods
The way products are manufactured in industry