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.