Circular
S/IF/55/06 August 2006
TO: The Principals of Post-primary Schools and Director of Institutes of Further and Higher Education
FOR CIRCULATION TO: The Head of the Technology and Design Department and Examinations Officer
Series 2006/2007
Subject AS/A2 Technology and Design
A2 Unit 3 Synoptic Paper Theme
Theme for 2007 Unit 6 Synoptic Paper (A23)
Please note that this theme applies to both Winter and Summer series of examinations.
Amusement games and rides for children are often found in foyers of shopping and leisure centers . These games and rides use a wide range of control systems which you are to investigate.
Your investigation should include:
Unit 1
Selection of materials, properties and processes.
Either
Electronic/ Microelectronic Systems from Unit 3 and 6.
- Systems and Control
- Counting circuits
- Time delays
- Switches and output devices
- Motor control
- Logic circuit
- Use of a PIC.
OR
Mechanical and Pneumatic Systems from Unit 3 and 6.
- Systems and Control
- Converting motion
- Shafts, bearings, seals and couplings
- Transmission speeds and velocity ratios
- Pneumatic sequence and logic
- Mechanical components
If you have any queries about the content of this circular please contact Ed Paynter at CCEA on (028) 90261200 Ext 2133
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