Utsource:List of Basic Electronic Components

Are you a student of electronics and communications engineering, or perhaps just wanted to learn the basics of electronics repair? Then you will need to be familiar with the different parts of certain appliances, devices, and gadgets. It should not be that hard since most of these items are made up of basic electronic components. When you dismantle two or more different devices, you’ll see that majority of their components are very similar. They will just vary in size, capacity, and technical specifications.

Here’s a list of the basic electronic components you will encounter in most devices according to Utsource eBay.

Transformers

Ever wondered how your 3.5 to 5-volt mobile phone is able to be plugged in your 110 or 220-volt power line? It’s because of the charger’s transformer component. Transformers are used to convent the voltage of an electric current. There are generally two types of transformers according to Utsource eBay; the step up and the step down transformer. As their names suggests, the step up transformer converts low voltage into high one and the step down transformer converts high voltage into a lower output. In the case of your mobile device, the transformer converts the 110 or 220-volt electric current into a minimal 3.5 to 5 volts to avoid frying your device’s electronic components.

Resistors

Aside from the transformer, included in the basic electronic components that limit the amount of electricity flowing inside the device are the resistors. These are the strings of wires having a cylindrical or barrel-like ceramic material on the center. Resistors are important because not all electronic components within your device’s circuit board need the exact amount or level of electric current.

Capacitors

Notice the candy, lollipop, or tower like components on your electronic device? These are the capacitors. According to Utsource eBay, capacitors are responsible for temporarily storing an electric charge ensuring that there’s a continuous supply of electric current to the most vulnerable parts.

Integrated Circuits or IC Chips

Included in the basic electronic components are the numerous kinds of IC or integrate circuit chips. IC chips are considered the building blocks of almost all devices including computers and mobile phone. These are like tiny computers or microprocessors which already contain several other components like diodes, transistors, and capacitors which is manufactured and assembled into one compact unit. With the advancement of technology, IC chips are now getting smaller and smaller. You can see a wide array of samples at Utsource eBay.

Light Emitting Diodes or LEDs

LEDs were originally used as mere power or light indicators. But today, LED is now the backbone of several devices and industries. LEDs are now part of the basic electronic components of your television, mobile phone, computer, home lighting devices, kitchen tools and appliances, etc. LEDs are now preferred as a light source or the screen for most devices since it is energy efficient, capable of emitting light in distinct colors, it is highly durable, and it doesn’t overheat.

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