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| − | == | + | == Individual Components and there Uses == |
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| − | + | Note that components are sometimes characterized by their electrical characteristics ( resistor, capacitor... ) and sometimes by there 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. | |
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| + | === [[battery|Batteries]] === | ||
| + | Power Up. | ||
| − | + | === [[Capacitors]] === | |
| + | Store charge and energy, block dc, filter. In there simplest form passive components, but now some are IC using switched capacitors to synthesize other and variable values. | ||
| − | ==== [[ | + | === [[Connectors]] === |
| − | + | Join parts. | |
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| + | === [[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. | ||
| − | === [[ | + | === [[Enclosures]] === |
| − | + | Cover up. | |
=== [[Integrated Circuits | Other Integrated Circuits ]] === | === [[Integrated Circuits | Other Integrated Circuits ]] === | ||
| − | [[Op amp|Op Amps]], Voltage Regulators, Drivers, Digitally Programmable Potentiometers, [[555 Timers]] ... For motor drivers see Motors below | + | [[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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=== [[Optoelectronics]] === | === [[Optoelectronics]] === | ||
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=== [[Oscillator]] === | === [[Oscillator]] === | ||
| − | Crystals, Ceramic Resonators, oscillators, ... | + | Crystals, Ceramic Resonators, oscillators, ... Vibrate with excitement. |
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| + | === [[Other Passives]] === | ||
| + | including Inductors and Transformers | ||
| − | === [[ | + | === [[Microcontrollers]] === |
| + | 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, ... | + | Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Temperature Sensors, Pressure Sensors, ... Find out what is going on. |
=== [[Switches|Switches and Relays]] === | === [[Switches|Switches and Relays]] === | ||
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=== [[Motors]] === | === [[Motors]] === | ||
| − | Make thing move. We include some circuits/chips for driving motors | + | Make thing move. We include some circuits/chips for driving motors. Servos, steppers, and others. |
=== [[Modules]] === | === [[Modules]] === | ||
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=== [[Popular Parts]] === | === [[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? | 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]] === | === Component [[Manufacturers]] === | ||
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. | ||
| − | === [[ | + | === [[Free From Salvage]] === |
| − | + | Dig in, to the free stuff, a list of links and a bunch of ideas on how to use your loot. | |
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=== [[Free Samples]] === | === [[Free Samples]] === | ||
Free is nice. | Free is nice. | ||
| − | === [[ | + | === [[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. | ||
| − | === [[ | + | === [[Suppliers]] === |
| + | Good places to buy, numbers to call, people to talk to, ... Get your low cost motor controller boards & motor driver ICs | ||
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| + | == How to Store Components == | ||
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| + | [[Component and Parts Storage]] | ||
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| − | == | + | == Data Sheets == |
| − | You will want data sheets for you parts. | + | You will want data sheets for you parts. Do not leave home, or start a project without them. |
Check: | Check: | ||
* original manufacturer | * original manufacturer | ||
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* http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/ | * http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/ | ||
| − | + | == Links == | |
| + | *[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:// | + | *[http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~www_pa/Scots_Guide/info/comp/comp.htm Electronic Components] |
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Revision as of 08:14, 18 March 2011
-- this is a new better revised version --
Individual Components and there Uses
Note that components are sometimes characterized by their electrical characteristics ( resistor, capacitor... ) and sometimes by there 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.
Batteries
Power Up.
Capacitors
Store charge and energy, block dc, filter. In there simplest form passive components, but now some are IC using switched capacitors to synthesize other and variable values.
Connectors
Join parts.
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.
Enclosures
Cover up.
Other Integrated Circuits
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.
Optoelectronics
LEDs, photodiodes, optoisolators, LCDs, IR proximity detectors,...
Oscillator
Crystals, Ceramic Resonators, oscillators, ... Vibrate with excitement.
Other Passives
including Inductors and Transformers
Microcontrollers
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
Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Temperature Sensors, Pressure Sensors, ... Find out what is going on.
Switches and Relays
Turn things on and off.
Motors
Make thing move. We include some circuits/chips for driving motors. Servos, steppers, and others.
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?
Where to Components Come From
Component Manufacturers
Links to homepages, phone numbers, contact info, ... There is often info under each component as well in the components sections above.
Free From Salvage
Dig in, to the free stuff, a list of links and a bunch of ideas on how to use your loot.
Free Samples
Free is nice.
PCB Manufacturers
contact info, PCB trace width/spacing capability, ...
Salvage Ideas
Unusual ideas for the fruits of your labor.
Suppliers
Good places to buy, numbers to call, people to talk to, ... Get your low cost motor controller boards & motor driver ICs
How to Store Components
Data Sheets
You will want data sheets for you parts. Do not leave home, or start a project without them. Check:
- original manufacturer
- parts distributor
- http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/
Links
- Electronic component From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Basic Components Quite a few components and some info on use.
- Electronic Components
