{"id":17539,"date":"2023-09-27T07:33:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T07:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neweic.com\/?p=17539"},"modified":"2023-09-27T07:33:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T07:33:09","slug":"basic-electronic-components-types-functions-symbols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neweic.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/27\/basic-electronic-components-types-functions-symbols\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Electronic Components \u2013 Types, Functions, Symbols"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Passive Components<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These components are those that do not have gain or directionality. They are also called Electrical elements or electrical components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>:\u00a0Resistors,\u00a0Capacitors,\u00a0Diodes,\u00a0Inductors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Active Components<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These components are those that have gain or directionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>:\u00a0Transistors,\u00a0Integrated Circuits or ICs, Logic Gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Active Components<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Passive Components<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Light Emitting Diode (LED)<\/td><td>Resistor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transistor<\/td><td>Capacitor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrated Circuit (IC)<\/td><td>Inductor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Battery<\/td><td>Circuit Breaker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relay (<em>Can also be used as Passive<\/em>)<\/td><td>Fuse<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diode<\/td><td>Switch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solar Cell<\/td><td>Transformer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Sensor<\/td><td>Electrical Wires &amp; Power Cables<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SMD Components<\/td><td>Motor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>Function of Basic Electronic Components<br><strong>Terminals and Connectors<\/strong>: Components to make electrical connection.<br><strong>Resistors<\/strong>: Components used to resist current.<br><strong>Switches<\/strong>: Components that may be made to either conduct (<em>closed<\/em>) or not (<em>open<\/em>).<br><strong>Capacitors<\/strong>: Components that store\u00a0electrical charge\u00a0in an electrical field.<br><strong>Magnetic or Inductive Components<\/strong>: These are Electrical components that use magnetism.<br><strong>Network Components<\/strong>: Components that use more than 1 type of Passive Component.<br><strong>Piezoelectric devices, crystals, resonators<\/strong>: Passive components that use piezoelectric. effect.<br><strong>Semiconductors<\/strong>: Electronic control parts with no moving parts.<br><strong>Diodes<\/strong>: Components that conduct electricity in only one direction.<br><strong>Transistors<\/strong>: A semiconductor device capable of amplification.<br><strong>Integrated Circuits or ICs<\/strong>: A microelectronic computer circuit incorporated into a chip or semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are basic electronic components?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic electronic components are fundamental building blocks used in electronic circuits to perform specific functions. These components include resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the function of a resistor in an electronic circuit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A resistor is used to control the flow of\u00a0electric current\u00a0in an\u00a0electronic circuit\u00a0by providing resistance. It helps limit the current, divide\u00a0voltage, and adjust signal levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a capacitor do in an electronic circuit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A capacitor stores and releases electrical energy. It is often used to filter signals, smooth voltage fluctuations, and store\u00a0charge\u00a0for various applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the role of a diode in electronics?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A diode allows current to flow in one direction only. It is used for rectification (<em>converting AC to DC<\/em>), voltage regulation, and signal demodulation in various electronic devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>How does a transistor function in circuits?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A transistor acts as an amplifier or a switch in electronic circuits. It can amplify weak signals, control larger currents, and perform logical operations, making it a versatile component in modern electronics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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