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Transformer

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Transfers electrical energy between circuits through electromagnetic induction.

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Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)

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The sum of currents entering a junction equals the sum leaving.

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PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

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Provides mechanical support and electrical connection for electronic components.

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DC Motor

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Converts direct current electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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Superposition Theorem

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In a linear circuit with several sources, the voltage/current is the algebraic sum of the voltages/currents from each source acting alone.

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Filter

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Passes signals within a certain frequency range and attenuates signals outside that range.

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Thyristor

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A solid-state semiconductor device with four layers of alternating N and P-type material.

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Photodiode

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Converts light into an electrical current.

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Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)

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The sum of all voltages around a closed loop is zero.

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FET (Field Effect Transistor)

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A transistor that uses an electric field to control the shape and hence the conductivity of a channel.

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Oscillator

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Generates periodic electronic signals.

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Diode

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Allows current to flow in only one direction.

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Operational Amplifier

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Performs mathematical operations such as amplification.

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Inductor

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Stores energy in a magnetic field.

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Ohm's Law

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Relation between voltage, current, and resistance.

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Potentiometer

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A variable resistor often used to adjust levels.

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Multiplexer

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Selects one of several input signals and forwards the selected input into a single line.

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BJT (Bipolar Junction Transistor)

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A type of transistor that uses both electron and hole charge carriers.

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Rectifier

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Converts alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC).

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Current Divider

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Divides input current into a lower output current by parallel resistors.

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Voltage Divider

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Divides input voltage into a lower output voltage based on the ratio of the resistors.

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Logic Gates

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Performs basic logical functions in digital circuits.

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Demultiplexer

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Takes a single input signal and selects one of many data-output-lines.

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Thevenin's Theorem

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Any linear circuit can be simplified to a single voltage source and series resistance.

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AC Motor

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Converts alternating current electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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Capacitor

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Stores energy in an electric field.

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Norton's Theorem

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Any collection of voltage sources and resistors with two terminals can be replaced by a single current source in parallel with a single resistor.

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Relay

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An electrically operated switch using electromagnetism.

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LC Circuit

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A circuit containing an inductor (L) and a capacitor (C).

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Resistor

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Limits the flow of electric current in a circuit.

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Transistor

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Used to amplify or switch electronic signals.

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Maximum Power Transfer Theorem

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Maximum power is transferred when the load resistance equals the Thevenin resistance of the circuit supplying power.

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Varistor

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Protects circuits against excessive transient voltages by changing resistance.

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Zener Diode

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Allows current to flow in the reverse direction when voltage surpasses the Zener voltage.

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Integrated Circuit (IC)

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A set of electronic circuits on one small plate ('chip') of semiconductor material.

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