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Digital Logic Probing and Timing Equipment
11th Grade · Technology · UK A-Level
10 lessons
Goal
Verify digital circuit operation, detect transient logic faults, and measure timing intervals using specialised digital test apparatus.
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- 5Signal Generators and Function Generator Wave SynthesisNot started yet
- 6Measuring Propagation Delay in Digital Logic GatesNot started yet
- 7Switch Contact Bounce and Hardware Debouncing VerificationNot started yet
- 8Multi-Channel Logic Analyser Operation and Bus DecodingNot started yet
- 9Clock Jitter and Skew Measurements in Synchronous SystemsNot started yet
- 10Interfacing Microcontroller I/O and Logic Level TranslationNot started yet
Standards Covered
- ELEC-1.2General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Electronics · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11making measurements on electrical circuits using multimeters (on voltage, current and resistance ranges), timing equipment, logic probes and oscilloscopes (or computers configured as oscilloscopes)
- ELEC-1.1General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Electronics · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11the construction of digital and analogue electrical circuits
Curriculum Framework
11th Grade · Technology · UK A-Level
1
10 lessons
Circuit Prototyping and Construction Techniques
Build robust analogue and digital prototype circuits using solderless breadboards, stripboards, and printed circuit boards.
2
10 lessons
Multimeter Measurements and Precision Circuit Analysis
Quantify potential difference, current, and resistance accurately while understanding the operational limits of digital and analogue multimeters.
3
6 lessons
Oscilloscope Fundamentals and Measurement Techniques
Master essential oscilloscope controls, probe compensation, and graticule and cursor measurements to accurately capture and display electronic signals.
4
6 lessons
Advanced Waveform Analysis and Signal Characterisation
Apply advanced oscilloscope techniques including phase analysis, pulse characterisation, single-shot transient capture, and FFT spectral analysis.
5
10 lessons
Digital Logic Probing and Timing Equipment
Verify digital circuit operation, detect transient logic faults, and measure timing intervals using specialised digital test apparatus.
6
8 lessons
Practical Circuit Synthesis and System Verification
Synthesise complete analogue and digital electronic systems, execute structured fault-finding, and verify laboratory performance against theoretical design specifications.