TLE Flashcards

(48 cards)

1
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The basic unit of current

A

ampere

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2
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the opposition to the flow of electrons

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resistance

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3
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a scheme to determine the value of resistors by color bands printed on their bodies as code

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resistor color coding

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4
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the fourth color in the 3 band color coding that indicates the percentage of deviation from its color coded value

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tolerance

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5
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An electrical pressure that pushes current to flow within a load through a conductor.

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Voltage

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6
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An electronic instrument used to measure resistance of a component or the entire circuit.

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Ohmmeter

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7
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An electronic component that is used to offer opposition to current in an electrical circuit.

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Resistor

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8
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A portion in the ohmmeter where the actual reading is multiplied by the range value.

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Range Multiplier

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9
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unit of voltage

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Volt

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10
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A wire, cable, or other body or medium that is suitable for carrying electric current

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Conductor

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11
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A branch of science and technology that deals with the controlled flow of electrons

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Electronics

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12
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A component designed intentionally to have a definite amount of resistance.

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Resistor

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13
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An electric current that flows in one direction

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Direct Current

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14
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The electrical pressure that existed between two points and capable of producing a flow of current when a close circuit is connected between the points.

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Voltage

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15
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separated or individual components

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Discrete Components

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16
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connecting two lengths of conductor

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Splicing

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17
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An instrument that measures the amount of electromotive force in a component or circuit.

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Voltmeter

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18
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A material that serves as insulator because it has poor electric conductivity

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Dielectric Material

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19
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A positive electrode of semiconductor device

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Anode

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20
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Changes the amplitude of a signal between input and output

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Active Component

21
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Circuit that increases the voltage, current, or power of a signal

22
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Magnitude or size of a signal voltage or current

23
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Positive electrode or terminal of a device. The “P” material of a diode.

24
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The region that lies between the emitter and collector of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT)

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A method of biasing a BJT in which the bias voltage is supplied to the base by means of a resistor
Base Biasing
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A DC voltage applied to a device to controls it operation
Bias
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– 3-Terminal device in which emitter to collect current is controlled by base current
Bipolar Junction Transistor
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Portion of total current flowing in one path of a parallel circuit
Branch Current
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Circuit using four diodes to provide full wave rectification. Converts and AC voltage to a pulsating DC voltage.
Bridge Rectifier –
30
Capacitor used to provide an AC ground at some point in a circuit
Bypass Capacitor
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To adjust the correct value of a reading by comparison to a standard.
Calibration
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The ability of a capacitor to store an electric charge. Unit is the Farad
Capacitance
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Electronic component having capacitive reactance
Capacitor
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Quantity of electrical energy
Charge
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– Interconnection of components to provide and electrical path between 2 or more components
Circuit
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Circuit having a complete path for current flow
Close Circuit
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Semiconductor region in a bipolar junction transistor through which a flow of charge carriers leaves the base region
Collector
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Measured in amperes, the flow of electrons through a conductor. Also known as electron flow
Current
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Amplifier to increase signal current
Current amplifier
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2 terminal device that conducts in only 1 direction
Diode
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Basic unit of capacitance
Farad
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Intentional or accidental conducting path between an electrical system or circuit and the earth
Ground
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Does not amplify a signal. (Resistors, capacitors and inductors)
Passive component
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Term derived from transfer resistor. It can be used as an amplifier or as an electronic switch
Transistor
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formula of Resistance
R= V/I R= P/I² R= V²/P
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formula of current
I= V/R I= √P/R (Square root of Power divided by Resistance) I= P/V
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formula of voltage
V= I x R V= P/I V= √PxR (Square root of Power multiplied by Resistance)
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formula of power
P = I² x R P = V x I P = V²/R