EASY ELECTRONIC

Inductor Types Inductors perform a number of different styles of function within a circuit. Some types can be used for filtering and removing spikes on power lines, others are used within high performance filters. Others may be used within oscillators, and there are many other areas where inductors can be used. As a result of this, there are many different types of inductor that can be obtained. Size, frequency, current, value, and many other factors means that there is a whole host of different types and forms of inductor. Inductor basics Although there are many different types of inductor, they all comply with the same basic laws of nature. Each inductor sets up a magnetic field around the conductor and also has a certain reactance. The basic parameters are used within the inductor, whatever type it is. Note on Inductance: Inductance is one of the basic factors that affect electrical circuits. Any wire or coil has a certain inductance associated with it which...

Diode Types Different semiconductor diode types can be used to perform different functions as a result of the properties of these different diode types. Semiconductor diodes can be used for many applications. The basic application is obviously to rectify waveforms. This can be used within power supplies or within radio detectors. Signal diodes can also be used for many other functions within circuits where the "one way" effect of a diode may be required. Leaded Semiconductor Diodes Diodes are not just used as rectifiers, as various other types of diode can be used in many other applications. Some other different types of diodes include: light emitting diodes, photo-diodes, laser diodes and more as detailed in the list below. Many of the different types of diodes mentioned below have further pages providing in-depth information about them including their structures, method of operation, how they may be used in circuits, and precautions and tips for using them i...

  Electronic capacitors are one of the most widely used forms of electronics components. However there are many different types of capacitor including electrolytic, ceramic, tantalum, plastic, sliver mica, and many more. Each capacitor type has its own advantages and disadvantages can be used in different applications. The choice of the correct capacitor type is of great importance because it can have a major impact on any circuit. The differences between the different types of capacitor can mean that the circuit may not work correctly if the correct type of capacitor is not used. Accordingly a summary of the different types of capacitor is given below, and further descriptions of a variety of capacitor types can be reached through the related articles menu on the left hand side of the page below the main menu. Capacitor basics There are many different types of capacitor, but they all conform to the same basic physical laws. These determine the basic way the capacitor op...

There are many different types of resistor available for use within electronic circuits. These different resistor types have somewhat different properties dependent upon their construction and manufacture. This makes the different types of resistor suitable for different applications. Over the years the resistor types used in mass electronics production have changed. Years ago, all the resistors used had leads and were relatively large, and by today's standards they offered a low level of performance. Today, the resistor types used are much smaller and offer much higher levels of performance. Fixed & variable resistor types The first major categories into which the different types of resistor can be fitted is into whether they are fixed or variable. These different resistor types are used for different applications: Fixed resistors:    Fixed resistors are by far the most widely used type of resistor. They are used in electronics circuits to set the right con...