Electronic Circuitry and Components

Electronic Circuitry and Components

1. Circuitry

   • Series Circuits
     • Voltage Divider
       • A DC Circuit is called a Voltage Divider because it divides voltages
     • Total Resistance
       • Total resistance is calculated by using the sum of individual resistances
     • Constant Factor
       • In a Series Circuit, Current is constant because there is only one path
   • Parallel Circuits
     • Current Divider
       • Parallel Circuits are called Current Dividers because they divide the flow of current (Branch Currents)
     • Total Resistance
       • Total Resistance is calculated by dividing over the sum of the sum
     • Constant Factor
       • Voltage stays constant in Parallel Circuits

2. Common Components

   • Resistor
     • Types of Material Resistors
       • Types of Resistors below: http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/resistor/res_1.html
     • Resistor Color Code
       • Below is a video of the resistor color code, explained https://youtu.be/kvQBhXo_tF0
     • Purpose of a Resistor
       • The main purpose of a resistor is to limit current flow
   • Capacitor
     • Types of Capacitors
       • http://www.learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Types-of-capacitors
     • Purpose of a Capacitor
       • The purpose of a capacitor is to store electric energy (voltage) between to plates and to release it when needed. They can also be used as frequency filters
   • Inductor
     • Purpose of a Inductor
       • As capacitors store voltage, inductors store current until needed and also produce magnetic fields

3. Current Types

   • AC
     • "AC" Stands for Alternating Current
   • DC
     • "DC" Stands for Direct Current

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