The Electronics Hobbyist

Schematic: A diagram of an electrical circuit that uses standardized symbols for the components.

Semiconductor: A material of electrical resistance between that of a conductor and an insulator. It is used to construct diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits.

Solder: A tin-lead alloy that becomes liquid when heated to above 360 degrees. It has low resistance, like other metals, and provides a strong mounting.

Switch: A device used to connect or disconnect the wires in an electric circuit, turning it on or off.

Transistor: A three-terminal, solid-state electronic device designed to amplify, oscillate, or switch the flow of current between two terminals.

Voltage: The measure of difference of electric potential across a material or between two points in a circuit.

Volts (V): The unit of measure for voltage.

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