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Electronic Component Functions: What Is This Component Doing My in Electronic Device?

This document discusses the functions of common electronic components. It explains that components are chosen based on the specific function needed in a particular place in an electronic device. Components such as wires conduct current, batteries move electrons, connectors interface with external circuits, switches control current flow mechanically, resistors limit and divide voltage and current, capacitors store charge, diodes block current in one direction, relays act as electric switches, transistors function as electronic switches, and integrated circuits perform high level functions.

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37 views12 pages

Electronic Component Functions: What Is This Component Doing My in Electronic Device?

This document discusses the functions of common electronic components. It explains that components are chosen based on the specific function needed in a particular place in an electronic device. Components such as wires conduct current, batteries move electrons, connectors interface with external circuits, switches control current flow mechanically, resistors limit and divide voltage and current, capacitors store charge, diodes block current in one direction, relays act as electric switches, transistors function as electronic switches, and integrated circuits perform high level functions.

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Electronic Component Functions

What is this component doing my in


electronic device?
Electronic Component Function
A component is used because
specific function must occur at
this exact place

We never us a capacitor where a


resistor is needed or visa versa
Electronic Component Functions
Wire

Conduct Current
Electronic Component Functions
Battery

Move Electrons
Electronic Component Functions
Connectors

Interfacing External Circuits


Electronic Component Functions
Switch

Mechanically Control the Flow


of Current
Electronic Component Functions
Resistor

Limit Current
Divide Voltage
Electronic Component Functions
Capacitor

Store Charge
Electronic Component Functions
Diode

Block Current
Electronic Component Functions
Relay

Electric Switch
Electronic Component Functions
Transistor

Electronic Switch
Electronic Component Functions
Integrated Circuit

High Level Functions

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