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Resistor
It is one of the most critical components of PCBs. It is used to control voltage and the current flowing through a circuit. We use a resistor to control the voltages and the winds in a course. If connected in series with a load, it can control the current flowing through the circuit and reduce the chances of the bag burning out.
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Capacitor
The component is mainly used to stabilize the voltage supplied to a circuit. It behaves like a battery that can store charges and introduce some time delay in the course. Capacitors can be divided into polarized and non-polarized capacitors.
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Light Emitting Diode (LED)
It is a component that gives light and can, therefore, give visual feedback from a circuit. It can be used to make fantastic light show circuits. Diodes allow current to flow in one direction.
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Transistors
It acts like a switch that is controlled by an electrical signal. Transistors can be used in amplifiers since they amplify charges.
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Inductor
It is a coil of wire that is used as a filter. The work of an inductor is to stop the change of current and store charges.
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An integrated circuit
It consists of an electrical circuit that has been shrunk to fit on a chip. It could be an amplifier, a microprocessor, or a USB to a serial converter.