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