Please be informed that components listed below are those available locally and are most commonly used.
1. Resistors. There are many types of resistors. It can be classified on various types based on various factors. In asian countries, its rare to see all types of resistors except for: “Fixed Resistor” and “Variable Resistors” which is very common.
-Examples of a Fixed Resistor:
a. Carbon Composition Resistor
b. Carbon Film Resistor
c. Wirewound Resistor
-Examples of a Variable Resistor:
a. Potentiometer – also known as “volume control”
b. Trimmer Resistor – unlike potentiometer, you can’t find a knob or a handle for adjustment.
2.Capacitors. There are two types of capacitor: Polarized Capacitor and Non-Polarized Capacitor
-Example of a Polarized Capacitor:
a. Electrolytic Capacitor
-Example of a Non-Polarized Capacitor:
a. Mylar Capacitor
b. Ceramic Capacitor
3. Transformers. There are two types of transformers: Step-up Transformer and Step-down Transformer:
-example of a step-down transformer-
-example of step-up transformer-
Other Types:
-SMPS Transformers – used in TV, DVD Players, Chargers.
-Toroidal Transformers – most commonly used in “Sakura amplifiers”.
4. Diodes: Three Types of Diodes
a. Rectifier Diodes
example: 1N4001
b. Zener Diodes
c. L.E.D (Light Emmiting Diode)
5. Transistors – There are three types of transistors
a. NPN Transistor
ex. C828 Transistor
b. PNP Transistor
c. FET (Field Effect Transistor)
6. I.C (Integrated Circuit)
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