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Component fact sheets & worksheets
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Component identification & circuit symbols
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components.pdf
(221KB, 1 page)
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The component identification fact sheet shows images of common components with a brief description
symbols.pdf
(82KB, 3 pages)
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The circuit symbols fact sheet shows all the circuit symbols with a text description
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Resistors
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resistors.pdf
(105KB, 3 pages)
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The resistors work sheet explains and has questions on resistor colour bands
resistorwork.pdf
(128KB, 4 pages)
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The parallel / series resistors worksheet explains and has questions on working out resistors in parallel and series
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Capacitors
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basiccap.pdf
(181KB, 1 page)
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The basic capacitor fact sheet is a simple explanation of how capacitors store charge
capacitors.pdf
(108KB, 3 pages)
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This is a more detailed look at capacitors, including an explanation & questions on ceramic disk values
capwork.pdf
(137KB, 5 pages)
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This worksheet explains & asks questions on using capacitors in parallel & series
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Diodes
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diode.pdf
(110KB, 1 page)
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The diode fact sheet explains what a diode does, with an example application
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Switching devices
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transistor.pdf
(87KB, 1 page)
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This fact sheet explains what transistors do including an example application
darlingtonpair.pdf
(106KB, 1 page)
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This fact sheet explains how two transistors are connected to make a Darlington pair and its attributes
thyristors.pdf
(46KB, 1 page)
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A step by step explanation of how a thyristor can be used as a latch
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Logic gates
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logic.pdf
(81KB, 1 page)
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This fact sheet shows the circuit symbols & truth tables for the common logic gates
QuadOr.pdf
(97KB, 1 page)
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This fact sheet shows the pin out and functionality of a quad two input OR gate
QuadAnd.pdf
(97KB, 1 page)
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This fact sheet shows the pin out and functionality of a quad two input AND gate
QuadNand.pdf
(83KB, 1 page)
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This fact sheet shows the pin out and functionality of a quad two input NOT AND gate
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L7805 voltage regulator IC
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7805reg.pdf
(105KB, 1 page)
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This simple fact sheet details the pin out of an 7805 5 volt regulator, along with an example application
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Sensors
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LDR.pdf
(133KB, 1 page)
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The Light Dependant Resistor (LDR) fact sheet describes the functionality of an LDR, graphs resistance against light level and gives an example application
Thermistor.pdf
(103 KB, 1 page)
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The thermistor fact sheet describes the functionality of a thermistor (temperature sensor), graphs resistance against temperature and gives an example application
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7 segment displays & driver ICs
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4510B.pdf
(149KB, 1 page)
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The 4510B is an up down counter, this data sheet describes, the ICs pin out and functionality
4511B.pdf
(143KB, 1 page)
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The 4511B is a 7 segment driver IC, it takes in binary and drives a 7 segment LED display. The ICs pin out & functionality is described.
7segdisp.pdf
(104KB, 1 page)
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Details the pin out & mechanical information for the common anode & common cathode 7 Segment displays stocked by Kitronik
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555 & 556 timer IC
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555timer.pdf
(172KB, 4 pages)
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This datasheet has pin out information for the single and dual 555 timer IC, it includes pin descriptions and example application for mono-stable and astable use
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Operational amplifier
lm324amp.pdf
(120KB, 3 pages)
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This datasheet details the LM324 quad operational amplifier. Pin out details are given along with example applications as an amplifier and a comparator
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Clock dimensions
clocks.pdf
(187KB, 2 pages)
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This fact sheet details the dimensions of a clock movement, it also includes an exploded assembly drawing
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Electronics slides
Slides.pdf
(288KB, 23 pages)
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A set of PDF slides that cover, resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors as well as multimeters
Slides.ppt
(1.5MB, 23 pages)
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The same information but in powerpoint
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Tools, puzzles, multimeters, ohms law, ...
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Soldering
soldering.pdf
(147KB, 1 page)
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This fact sheet describes how to solder
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Puzzles (electronic theme)
crossword.pdf
(47KB, 2 pages)
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A crossword, where all the clues are to do with electronics
wordsearch.pdf
(52KB, 2 pages)
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A word search, where all the words are to do with electronics
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Digital multimeters
multimeter.pdf
(96KB, 1 page)
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This fact sheet explains how a multimeter can be connected to measure voltage and current
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Manufacture PCBs
pcb_manfctr.pdf
(289KB, 4 pages)
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The fact sheet describes how Kitroniks PCBs are manufactured
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Manufacture of ICs
ICs.pdf
(187KB, 2 pages)
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The fact sheet describes the process of manufacturing ICs
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Ohms law
Ohmslaw.pdf
(73KB, 3 pages)
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The Ohms law worksheet explains the Ohms law triangle and also has some questions on the topic
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Power supplies
psu.pdf
(317KB, 3 pages)
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This factsheet give a simple explanation on how switch mode supplies work, power supply labeling, transformers and regulators
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