Electronics Components and Concepts Explained
Electronics Components and Concepts
Diode: Two-terminal device that conducts in only one direction.
Fuse: Protective device that breaks when current exceeds a maximum value.
LED: Electronic device that conducts current in one direction only and lights when it is conducting.
Resistor: Component made of material that opposes the flow of current and has some value of resistance.
Resistor Colour Code: Coding system of coloured stripes on a resistor to indicate its value and tolerance.
PLCC: A square IC package with leads on all four sides designed for surface mounting on a circuit board.
Solder: Metallic alloy of tin and lead used to join two metal surfaces.
Capacitor: Electrical device used to store electrical charge.
Transistor: Semiconductor device that can be used as an amplifier or as an electronic switch.
An antenna or aerial is an electrical device which converts electric power into radio waves and vice versa.
Satellite Dish: Parabolic antenna.
Remote Control: Used for operating a device, such as a television, wirelessly from a short distance.
Transmitter Amplifier: Amplifier for transmitting signals.
Refund: Reimburse.
Apology: Disculpa.
Return: Devolución.
Compensation: Compensación.
Guarantee: Garantía.
Complaints: Queja.
Budget: Presupuesto.
Safe: Seguro.
Expensive: Caro.
Increase: Aumentar.
In the Long Run: A largo plazo.
Peel: Pelar.
Press: Prensa.
ADC: Analogue to Digital Conversion.
Diode: Two-terminal device that conducts in only one direction.
Capacitor: Electrical device used to store electrical charge.
Home Automation and Related Terms
Home Automation: Refers to the use of computer and information technology to control a home.
HVAC: (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
Lighting: Iluminación.
Intercom: Interfono.
Socket: Enchufe.
TV Set: Televisor.
Light Switch: Interruptor de luz.
Smart Window: Ventana inteligente.
Air-Conditioning: Aire acondicionado.
Video Door Phone System: Telefonillo.
Electricity Bill: Factura de electricidad.
Average Cost Per Day: How much you pay each day on average for energy.
Average Daily Usage: How much power you use each day on average.
Charges for Peak and Off-Peak Use: If you choose a flexible pricing plan.
Flat Rate: Tarifa plana.
Electricity Meter: A device that measures the amount of energy consumed by a home or business.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificates): An accredited assessor visits the property and examines key items such as insulation, domestic boilers, etc.
Customer Service: The provision of service to customers before, during, and after a purchase. It is a series of activities to increase the level of customer satisfaction.
Spikes and Surges: Brief bursts of too much voltage. Surges last a bit longer; external events like storms and accidents, or internal things.
Sags and Dips: Brief periods of low voltage.
Invoices: Factura.
Payment Amount: Monte de pago.
Loosen: Aflojar.
Tighten: Apretar.
Remove: Retirar.
Digital Electronics: A branch of electronics which deals with the digital format of data and codes. They are basic for microprocessors.