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− | + | == Individual Components and their Uses == | |
− | + | Note that components are sometimes characterized by their electrical characteristics ( resistor, capacitor... ) and sometimes by their use ( sensor ) and sometimes by other characteristics. This can mean that a component is listed twice. For example, a temperature sensing resistor is both a resistor and a sensor. We are listing in alphabetic order, but remember components may have various names. | |
− | == | + | === [[battery|Batteries]] === |
− | + | Power Up. | |
− | === [[ | + | === [[Capacitors]] === |
− | + | Store charge and energy, block dc, filter. In their simplest form passive components, but now some are IC using switched capacitors to synthesize other and variable values. | |
− | === [[ | + | === [[Connectors]] === |
− | + | Join parts. | |
=== [[demo board]] === | === [[demo board]] === | ||
Lots of people put a microprocessor and most of the other essential stuff on a tiny little demo board, easy to plug into your solderless breadboard (or your custom PCB) that has just a few more things that make your project special. | Lots of people put a microprocessor and most of the other essential stuff on a tiny little demo board, easy to plug into your solderless breadboard (or your custom PCB) that has just a few more things that make your project special. | ||
− | === [[Integrated Circuits]] === | + | === [[Enclosures]] === |
+ | Cover up. | ||
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+ | === [[Integrated Circuits | Other Integrated Circuits ]] === | ||
[[Op amp|Op Amps]], Voltage Regulators, Drivers, Digitally Programmable Potentiometers, [[555 Timers]] ... For motor drivers see Motors below. Lots of parts in a package to do something useful. | [[Op amp|Op Amps]], Voltage Regulators, Drivers, Digitally Programmable Potentiometers, [[555 Timers]] ... For motor drivers see Motors below. Lots of parts in a package to do something useful. | ||
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LEDs, photodiodes, optoisolators, LCDs, IR proximity detectors,... | LEDs, photodiodes, optoisolators, LCDs, IR proximity detectors,... | ||
− | === [[ | + | === [[Oscillator]] === |
+ | Crystals, Ceramic Resonators, oscillators, ... Vibrate with excitement. | ||
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+ | === [[Other Passives]] === | ||
+ | including Inductors and Transformers | ||
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+ | === [[Microcontrollers]] === | ||
Little Computers for your entertainment. | Little Computers for your entertainment. | ||
− | === [[ | + | ==== [[Resistors]] ==== |
− | + | and Potentiometers Resistance is not futile. In there simplest form passive components, but now some are IC using forming variable resistors and potentiometers. | |
− | === [[ | + | === [[Transistors, Diodes, etc.]] === |
− | + | Diodes, Transistors are described here. These guys are the basic semiconductors or solid state electronics. ( But not Light Emitting Diodes = LED or Photo Diodes which are listed under Optoelectronics. ) | |
=== [[Sensors]] === | === [[Sensors]] === | ||
Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Temperature Sensors, Pressure Sensors, ... Find out what is going on. | Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Temperature Sensors, Pressure Sensors, ... Find out what is going on. | ||
− | + | === [[Switches|Switches and Relays]] === | |
− | + | Turn things on and off. | |
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=== [[Motors]] === | === [[Motors]] === | ||
Make thing move. We include some circuits/chips for driving motors. Servos, steppers, and others. | Make thing move. We include some circuits/chips for driving motors. Servos, steppers, and others. | ||
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=== [[Modules]] === | === [[Modules]] === | ||
GPS, Mobile Phone, RF Transceiver, Bluetooth Modules, ... | GPS, Mobile Phone, RF Transceiver, Bluetooth Modules, ... | ||
− | === [[ | + | === [[Popular Parts]] === |
− | + | So many parts to pick, but which ones? Why not pick a popular part, or a group of parts for areas of interest? | |
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+ | == Where to Components Come From == | ||
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− | + | === Component [[Manufacturers]] === | |
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Links to homepages, phone numbers, contact info, ... There is often info under each component as well in the components sections above. | Links to homepages, phone numbers, contact info, ... There is often info under each component as well in the components sections above. | ||
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=== [[PCB Manufacturers]] === | === [[PCB Manufacturers]] === | ||
− | + | contact info, PCB trace width/spacing capability, ... | |
=== [[Salvage Ideas]]=== | === [[Salvage Ideas]]=== | ||
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Unusual ideas for the fruits of your labor. | Unusual ideas for the fruits of your labor. | ||
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=== Fakes === | === Fakes === | ||
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Beware! | Beware! | ||
− | *[http://sound.westhost.com/counterfeit.htm | + | *[http://sound.westhost.com/counterfeit.htm Counterfit Index] |
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+ | == How to Store Components == | ||
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+ | [[Component and Parts Storage]] | ||
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== Data Sheets == | == Data Sheets == | ||
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You will want data sheets for you parts. Do not leave home, or start a project without them. | You will want data sheets for you parts. Do not leave home, or start a project without them. | ||
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* original manufacturer | * original manufacturer | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_components Electronic component From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_components Electronic component From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | ||
*[http://www.piclist.com/images/www/hobby_elec/e_parts.htm Basic Components] Quite a few components and some info on use. | *[http://www.piclist.com/images/www/hobby_elec/e_parts.htm Basic Components] Quite a few components and some info on use. | ||
*[http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~www_pa/Scots_Guide/info/comp/comp.htm Electronic Components] | *[http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~www_pa/Scots_Guide/info/comp/comp.htm Electronic Components] | ||
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[[Category:Components| ]] | [[Category:Components| ]] |