Lecture 15 - Electronics Components and Schematics

Date: 10/11/16

Summary

A basic understanding of electronics is essential to work in the modern scientific lab. In this class we will cover the basic components: the resistor, inductor, capacitor, transistor, and diode. Students will also learn how to recognize components on a schematic diagram and read the connections between them.

Class Plan

  • Introduce the basic concept of electricity
  • Differentiate between conventional and electron current flow
  • Introduce Ohm’s Law
  • Introduce Kirchhoff’s Laws
  • Show common schematic symbols and notation
  • Discuss the resistor and it’s properties
  • Discuss the capacitor and it’s properties
  • Discuss the inductor and it’s properties
  • Discuss the diode and it’s properties
  • Discuss the transistor and it’s properties

Activity

There are several in-class exercises included in the slides that students will perform to provide a formative assessment during the lecture.

Assignment

Pair up with someone and build a copy of the Arduino Voltmeter to use in completing the lab for Thursday. Due: 10/13/16