electrical component
Resistor or capacitor
An electrical component is a discrete device within an electrical circuit that performs a specific function—resistors limit current, capacitors store charge, transistors amplify signals.
Components are the building blocks assembled to create functional circuits: The technician replaced a faulty electrical component on the motherboard.
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- capacitorCharge-storing circuit element
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- integrated circuitMiniaturized semiconductor electronics package
- diodeOne-way semiconductor
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