Block Diagram A simplified flowchart showing system parts and how they work together. Hexadecimal Numbers Base-16 numbers using 0–9 and A–F. Parallel Circuit Components connected on multiple paths sharing the same voltage. DC Motor Motor running on direct current with steady rotation. Integrated Circuit (IC) A tiny chip with multiple components built in. Induction Motor AC motor using magnetic fields to spin its rotor. Pinout A map showing what each pin on a chip does. Kirchhoff’s Current Law Total current entering a junction equals the total current leaving. Rectifier Converts AC (alternating current) into DC (direct current). Transistor Acts as a switch or amplifier for electrical signals. Power Formula Power = (Torque × RPM)/5252, relating speed, torque, and power. Diode Lets current flow in only one direction. Binary Numbers Base-2 numbers using only 0 and 1 Logic Gate Electronic “decision maker” performing Boolean logic (true/false). Series- Parallel Circuit A combo of series and parallel sections in one circuit. Series Circuit Components connected end- to-end with the same current through each. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Rapid on/off switching to control power or brightness. Law of Conservation of Charge Total charge stays constant in an isolated system. Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law Total voltage around a loop equals the sum of voltage drops. Schematic Diagram A map of how circuit parts connect using symbols. Oscilloscope A screen tool that graphs voltage changes over time LED (Light Emitting Diode) A diode that lights up when current passes through. Oscillator Circuit generating a steady signal or clock pulse. Torque The twisting force that causes rotation. AC Motor Motor running on alternating current, often more efficient for large loads. Block Diagram A simplified flowchart showing system parts and how they work together. Hexadecimal Numbers Base-16 numbers using 0–9 and A–F. Parallel Circuit Components connected on multiple paths sharing the same voltage. DC Motor Motor running on direct current with steady rotation. Integrated Circuit (IC) A tiny chip with multiple components built in. Induction Motor AC motor using magnetic fields to spin its rotor. Pinout A map showing what each pin on a chip does. Kirchhoff’s Current Law Total current entering a junction equals the total current leaving. Rectifier Converts AC (alternating current) into DC (direct current). Transistor Acts as a switch or amplifier for electrical signals. Power Formula Power = (Torque × RPM)/5252, relating speed, torque, and power. Diode Lets current flow in only one direction. Binary Numbers Base-2 numbers using only 0 and 1 Logic Gate Electronic “decision maker” performing Boolean logic (true/false). Series- Parallel Circuit A combo of series and parallel sections in one circuit. Series Circuit Components connected end- to-end with the same current through each. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Rapid on/off switching to control power or brightness. Law of Conservation of Charge Total charge stays constant in an isolated system. Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law Total voltage around a loop equals the sum of voltage drops. Schematic Diagram A map of how circuit parts connect using symbols. Oscilloscope A screen tool that graphs voltage changes over time LED (Light Emitting Diode) A diode that lights up when current passes through. Oscillator Circuit generating a steady signal or clock pulse. Torque The twisting force that causes rotation. AC Motor Motor running on alternating current, often more efficient for large loads.
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A simplified flowchart showing system parts and how they work together.
Base-16 numbers using 0–9 and A–F.
Components connected on multiple paths sharing the same voltage.
Motor running on direct current with steady rotation.
A tiny chip with multiple components built in.
AC motor using magnetic fields to spin its rotor.
A map showing what each pin on a chip does.
Total current entering a junction equals the total current leaving.
Converts AC (alternating current) into DC (direct current).
Acts as a switch or amplifier for electrical signals.
Power = (Torque × RPM)/5252, relating speed, torque, and power.
Lets current flow in only one direction.
Base-2 numbers using only 0 and 1
Electronic “decision maker” performing Boolean logic (true/false).
A combo of series and parallel sections in one circuit.
Components connected end-to-end with the same current through each.
Rapid on/off switching to control power or brightness.
Total charge stays constant in an isolated system.
Total voltage around a loop equals the sum of voltage drops.
A map of how circuit parts connect using symbols.
A screen tool that graphs voltage changes over time
A diode that lights up when current passes through.
Circuit generating a steady signal or clock pulse.
The twisting force that causes rotation.
Motor running on alternating current, often more efficient for large loads.
