Recent Posts Tagged With 'electronic symbols'

• Logic Gates symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:40 in electronic symbols

  Gate Type Traditional Symbol IEC Symbol Function of Gate NOT A NOT gate can only have one input. The 'o' on the output means 'not'. The output of a NOT gate is the inverse (opposite) of its input, so the output is true when the input is false. A...

• Sensors (input devices) symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:39 in electronic symbols

  Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component LDR A transducer which converts brightness (light) to resistance (an electrical property).LDR = Light Dependent Resistor Thermistor A transducer which converts temperature (heat) to resistance (a...

• Meters and Oscilloscope symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:37 in electronic symbols

  Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Voltmeter A voltmeter is used to measure voltage. The proper name for voltage is 'potential difference', but most people prefer to say voltage! Ammeter An ammeter is used to measure current. ...

• Audio and Radio Devices symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:37 in electronic symbols

  Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Microphone A transducer which converts sound to electrical energy. Earphone A transducer which converts electrical energy to sound. Loudspeaker A transducer which converts electrical energy t...

• Transistors symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:36 in electronic symbols

  Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Transistor NPN A transistor amplifies current. It can be used with other components to make an amplifier or switching circuit. Transistor PNP A transistor amplifies current. It can be used with o...

• Diodes symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:35 in electronic symbols

  Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Diode A device which only allows current to flow in one direction. LEDLight Emitting Diode A transducer which converts electrical energy to light. Zener Diode A special diode which is used to...

• Capacitors symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:34 in electronic symbols

  Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Capacitor A capacitor stores electric charge. A capacitor is used with a resistor in a timing circuit. It can also be used as a filter, to block DC signals but pass AC signals. Capacitor, polarise...

• Resistors symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:32 in electronic symbols

  Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Resistor A resistor restricts the flow of current, for example to limit the current passing through an LED. A resistor is used with a capacitor in a timing circuit. Variable Resistor(Rheostat) Th...

• Switches symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:30 in electronic symbols

  Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Push Switch(push-to-make) A push switch allows current to flow only when the button is pressed. This is the switch used to operate a doorbell. Push-to-Break Switch This type of push switch is nor...

• Output Devices: Lamps, Heater, Motor, symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:29 in electronic symbols

  Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Lamp (lighting) A transducer which converts electrical energy to light. This symbol is used for a lamp providing illumination, for example a car headlamp or torch bulb. Lamp (indicator) A transdu...

• Power Supplies

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:28 in electronic symbols

  Power Supplies Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Cell Supplies electrical energy. A single cell is often wrongly called a battery, but strictly a battery is two or more cells joined together. Battery Supplies electrical ener...

• Wires and connections symbols

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 00:26 in electronic symbols

  Wires and connections Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Wire To pass current very easily from one part of a circuit to another. Wires joined A 'blob' should be drawn where wires are connected (joined), but it is sometimes om...