Circuit Design

A group of electronic components that work together to perform a specific function.

• Closed Circuit

• Open Circuit

• Electronic Circuit

• Parallel Circuit

A resistor that has a value that cannot be changed.

• Fixed Resistor

• Variable Resistor

• Thermistor

• Transistor

A circuit that contains more than one path for current flow.

• Closed Circuit

• Series Circuit

• Electronic Circuit

• Parallel Circuit

A device used to introduce some amount of resistance into a circuit.

• Resistor

• Switch

• Transistor

• Motor

A resistor whose value can be varied between its minimum and maximum values.

• Fixed Resistor

• Variable Resistor

• Thermistor

• Transistor

A graphical representation of an electrical circuit (pictures of components)

• Circuit Diagram

• Electronic Circut

• Schematic

• Symbol

A two-terminal electronic component that conducts current in only one direction.

• Diode

• Light Emitting Diode

• Transistor

• Resistor

A component that stores electrical energy in an electric field.

• Capacitor

• Inductor

• Resistor

• Transistor

The unit of electrical resistance.

• Ohm

• Volt

• Ampere

• Watt

A circuit component that opposes changes in current flow.

• Capacitor

• Inductor

• Resistor

• Diode