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Photodiode
Converts light into an electrical current.
Capacitor
Stores energy in an electric field.
Inductor
Stores energy in a magnetic field.
Ohm's Law
Relation between voltage, current, and resistance.
Multiplexer
Selects one of several input signals and forwards the selected input into a single line.
Thevenin's Theorem
Any linear circuit can be simplified to a single voltage source and series resistance.
Norton's Theorem
Any collection of voltage sources and resistors with two terminals can be replaced by a single current source in parallel with a single resistor.
Integrated Circuit (IC)
A set of electronic circuits on one small plate ('chip') of semiconductor material.
Operational Amplifier
Performs mathematical operations such as amplification.
Thyristor
A solid-state semiconductor device with four layers of alternating N and P-type material.
Current Divider
Divides input current into a lower output current by parallel resistors.
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
The sum of all voltages around a closed loop is zero.
Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
The sum of currents entering a junction equals the sum leaving.
Superposition Theorem
In a linear circuit with several sources, the voltage/current is the algebraic sum of the voltages/currents from each source acting alone.
Resistor
Limits the flow of electric current in a circuit.
Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
Maximum power is transferred when the load resistance equals the Thevenin resistance of the circuit supplying power.
Potentiometer
A variable resistor often used to adjust levels.
Oscillator
Generates periodic electronic signals.
Diode
Allows current to flow in only one direction.
Voltage Divider
Divides input voltage into a lower output voltage based on the ratio of the resistors.
DC Motor
Converts direct current electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Transformer
Transfers electrical energy between circuits through electromagnetic induction.
BJT (Bipolar Junction Transistor)
A type of transistor that uses both electron and hole charge carriers.
FET (Field Effect Transistor)
A transistor that uses an electric field to control the shape and hence the conductivity of a channel.
Transistor
Used to amplify or switch electronic signals.
Filter
Passes signals within a certain frequency range and attenuates signals outside that range.
AC Motor
Converts alternating current electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Relay
An electrically operated switch using electromagnetism.
Varistor
Protects circuits against excessive transient voltages by changing resistance.
Zener Diode
Allows current to flow in the reverse direction when voltage surpasses the Zener voltage.
LC Circuit
A circuit containing an inductor (L) and a capacitor (C).
Rectifier
Converts alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC).
PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Provides mechanical support and electrical connection for electronic components.
Logic Gates
Performs basic logical functions in digital circuits.
Demultiplexer
Takes a single input signal and selects one of many data-output-lines.
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