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Most Commonly used Componenets, Circuits in Electronic Systems
Componenets List
| Componenet | Description/Usage/Consideration |
|---|---|
| Resistor | Current Limiting/Burden Resistance.... |
| Inductor | (Design Consideration - DC resistance, Parallel Parasitic Capacitance) |
| Capacitor | (Design Consideration - Size, ESR, ESL values) (latest Technnology: Super Capacitor: Replacement for batteries! |
| Diodes (Zener, Schottky) | Generally one way current flow(AC to DC), voltage regulator, Free wheel energy... |
| Transistor (Signal or Power) | (BJT - operated by current, FET - operated by voltage) |
| MOSFET | Conduction losses, switching losses (Latest - GaN Based) |
| IGBT | Pros of BJT and MOSFET combined |
| Thyristor(SCR) | Semi controlled switch |
| TRIAC | - |
| DIAC | - |
| OPAMP (IC741) | (used as comparator, regulator, amplifier, filter, integrator, differentiator, wave generator and many more) |
| Timer IC (NE555) | (generate clock signal, schmitt trigger can made, oscillator adjustment) http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/ |
| Transformers | (step up & step down voltage and/or current) |
| Fuses | Protection of Circuits |
| LDR (Light Dependent Resistors) | - |
| Optocouplers/Photocouplers | Provide Isolation between two circuits |
| Relays & Relay Drivers | Switching, Making & Breaking the circuit with coil element inside |
| Mechanical Switches | Making & Breaking the circuit |
| Push Buttons | Making & Breaking the circuit |
| RTC(Real Time Clock) | - |
| LCD | (16x2), (16x4) can use I2C module to reduce pin count to integrate with uC |
| Potentimeter | - |
| Shift Register Modules(74HC16) | To increase I/O in Micro controller (Serial in Parallel Out or Parallel in Serial Out) |
Sensors List/ Extra Modules
| Componenet | Description/Usage/Consideration |
|---|---|
| PIR | Range detection |
| GPS | Integrating Location/GPS services in project |
| Proximity | - |
| Level Sensor | Level Indication |
| Optical Sensors | - |
| IR sensor | - |
| Laser Sensor | - |
| Temperature Sensor | DS18B20, LM35, Themister (NTC, PTC), Thermo couple |
| Humidity Sensor | - |
| Pressure Sensor | - |
| Hall effect Sensor | - |
| Moisture Sensor | - |
| Color Detection Sensor | |
| Ultra Sonic Sensor | Range detection |
| Strain Gauge | - |
| Encoders | RPM monitor |
| Non Invasive Current sensor | YHDC SCT-013-XXX |
| Voltage sensor | ZMPT101B |
| Flex sensor | - |
Simple to Advance Circuits
| Circuit | Description/Usage/Consideration |
|---|---|
| Wheatstone Bridge & Kelvin Bridge | - |
| Rectifier | AC to DC (4 diode with Capacitor) |
| Invereter (Voltage Source Inverter/Current Source Inverter) | DC to AC (H bridge) |
| Volatge Regulators | With Zener Diode, 5-15V to 3.3V Converter (LD1117V33) |
| Buck Converter | HV - LV |
| Boost Converter | LV - HV |
| Buck-Boost Converter | - |
| Flyback Converter | Isolation |
| Cuk Converter | - |
| Resonant Converter | To reduce switching losses |
| Schmitt Trigger | Noise Cancellation |
| Battery Charging(TP4056/TP4057/MCP73831/2 Circuit (Constant Current or Constant Voltage) | |
| Buffer Circuit/IC | - |
| Voltage Follower | - |
| Voltage Regulator | IC 7M317 |
| Voltage Level Shifter (Uni/Bi Directional) | https://circuitdigest.com/tutorial/bi-directional-logic-level-controller-using-mosfet |
| Logical Gate Circuits | 4 gates single IC AND(CD4081), OR(CD4071) |
| Multi Vibrator Circuit | Astable(no input), monstable(trigger), bistable(SR FF) |
| Sample and Hold Circuit | DAC |
| R - 2R ladder | DAC (special IC AD5026) |
| ADC | Flash ADC, SAR ADC (special IC AD7920) |
| Protection Circuits | over current, over voltage protection |
| Motor Driver Circuit | H bridge |
| Level Shifter Circuit | HV & LV isolate (eg 5 V & 3.3V separation) |
| Diode ORing Circuit | to connect more than one power supply connection |
| Reverse Protection Circuits | schottky diode or MOSFET+driver |
| Filter Design | FIR, IIR |
| Thermal Design | Heat Sink Selection, TIM, Cooling methods |
Micro Controllers
| Micro Controllers | Description/Usage/Consideration |
|---|---|
| Arduino Family | nano, uno, pro, mega, due, ... |
| ESP32, NodeMCU | For IoT Projects |
| Raspberry Pi | SBC & Micro Controller |
| Teensy | - |
| PIC | - |
| Pine Board | - |
Communication Protocols
Test Equipments
- Multimeter
- Oscilloscope
- Clamp Meter
- Thermal image detectors
- Megger
- Fluke Meter
- Spectrum Analyzer
- ESD (Electro Static Discharge) - Main issue for no power on laptop
- Components wearout check
- Overheating
- Short circuit due to conductive material on PCB
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