Fundaments of Electronics and Power (PE)

Vocabulary and schematic within the (PE)

Current

The movement of electrons in a circuit.

Voltage

Potential energy or potential difference.

Ohms

Unit of measurement for resistance.

Power

Ability to do work or the conversion of one form of energy to another.

Schematic Diagram

Graphic illustrations of circuits detailing electrical connections and the circuitry, the types and values of components and other important information.

Resistance

The opposition to current flow

Volt

The unit of measure for voltage.

Block Diagram

Graphic illustrations of systems or subsystems by means of boxes that contain information about the function of each box.

Load

A component, device or circuit that drains current or power from the source.

Amperes

The unit of measurement of Current.

Kilo (k)

The metric unit for one thousand.

Ground

A common reference point for electronic circuits or a part of a circuit connected directly to earth.

Watts

Unit of measurement for Power.

Resistor

A component that opposes current flow.

Milli (m)

The metric unit for one thousandth.

Fuse

A safety device used to eliminate damage to equipment by opening (blowing) and must be replaced after it blows

Variable Resistor

Double Pole Single Throw (DPST) Switch

Two Cell Battery

Fuse

Fixed Resistor

Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) Switch

Capacitor

Tapped Resistor

Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) Switch

Conductor