Project Integrated Glossary

Project Integrated Glossary

Word

Definition

*Multimeter

Is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical multimeter may include features such as the ability to measure voltage, current and resistance.

 *Mini jumper cables

Cables with a kind of pliers in each jaws. They are used for connect some devices.

 *Led

a semiconductor device that converts electricity into light.

 *Resistance

reduce the flow of electrons through

 *potentiometer

is a three-terminal resistor with a sliding or rotating contact that forms an adjustable voltage divider.

 *Cutting pliers

pliers that have a cutting blade on the side of the jaws

 *Cable

Device useful to transportate electricity from a battery or generator

 *Protoboard

Electronic device useful to realize electronic practices is made of plastic with metalic cells.

 *Photcell

This is a very small light sensor. A photocell changes (also called a photodetector, photo resistor

 *Transistor

a transistor is an electronic component used in a circuit to control a large amount of current or voltage with a small amount of voltage or current.

 *Capacitor

An electrical device used to store electrical charge.

 *Bakelite

plate to place circuits

 *Speaker

audio amplifier or to increase the volume of some sound

 *Soldering

Joining small pieces of metal together using molten metal

 *Welding

Fusing two pieces of material using a heat process; most commonly used with metal and plastics

 *Pliers

A clamping tool that can be used to hold objects while you're working on them

 *Plug

Cable for the sound

 *Plug entry

Entrace for audio

 *Solar cell

a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy

 *Laser

light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation

 *Preset

variable resistor of special material

 *Scissors

and edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

 *Wax welding

used before welding something.