Understanding Electronics: Resistors, Capacitors, and Semiconductors
Electronics Fundamentals
Electronics is a relatively new branch of technology.
Fixed Value Resistors
A resistor is an electronic component that reduces the flow of electrons in a circuit.
Why Use Resistors?
Resistors are electronic components that reduce the flow of electrical current.
Variable Resistors
- LDR (Light Dependent Resistor): A device activated by light, like street lampposts.
- Thermistors: Resistors that vary their resistance with temperature. Used in thermostats.
- Potentiometers: Resistors with
Energy Sources, Fuels, and Internal Combustion Engines
Energy Consumption in Various Sectors
The company uses large amounts of energy on activities such as:
- Operating all types of machinery and appliances.
- Conditioning of homes, businesses, and public spaces through the supply and installation of lighting, heating, and water.
- Extraction and processing of materials such as metals and plastics, and subsequent processing of these materials in factories.
Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources
Renewable Resources:
These resources are limited and include:
- Solar: energy
Underground Cable Installation: Best Practices and Safety
The conductor of cables used in underground lines will be copper or aluminum and be insulated with appropriate mixtures of polymeric compounds. It should also be adequately protected from corrosion that may be caused by the ground where they are installed and will have sufficient strength to withstand the stresses to which they may be subjected.
Cables may contain one or more conductors and have a rated voltage not less than 0.6 / 1 kV. The cross-section of these conductors will be adequate for the
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Diodes: Semiconductor Devices
A diode is a semiconductor device that allows electric current to pass in one direction, behaving similarly to a switch. The characteristic curve of a diode (IV) consists of two regions: below a certain potential difference, it acts like an open circuit (non-conducting), and above it, it acts like a closed circuit with very small electrical resistance. Because of this behavior, diodes are often called rectifiers, as they can suppress the negative part of any signal as
Read MoreComputer History and Fundamentals
Who is the Father of Computer?
Answer: Charles Babbage (December 26, 1791 – October 18, 1871). The father of the modern computer is Alan Turing.
What are the Features of a Computer?
Answer: The features of a computer are:
- Speed
- Accuracy
- Diligence
- Storage Capacity
- Versatility
What is Abacus?
Answer: The abacus, also known as a counting frame, is a calculating device that was used in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC.
What is the Block Diagram of a Computer?
The block diagram represents how data and instructions flow
Read MoreUnderstanding LAN, WAN, and Internet Networks
Network Information
LAN and WAN Networks
LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) are networks that connect two or more computers, often within a local area. These networks facilitate the sharing of information, documents, and programs.
LAN: A local network.
WAN: Often refers to the internet.
To physically connect computers in a LAN, you need network cables and a network card with a connector. A braided cable, consisting of four pairs of wires, connects to a HUB, which acts as a distributor,
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