Electrical Components
Resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, relays and other building blocks.
Resistor
The resistor limits current and sets voltage levels. Learn its color code, power rating, series and parallel rules, and how to t...
Capacitor
A capacitor stores charge and energy in an electric field. Learn capacitance, energy, series and parallel rules, reactance, time...
Inductor
An inductor stores energy in a magnetic field and opposes changes in current. Learn inductance, reactance, time constants, satur...
Diode
A diode conducts current mainly in one direction. Learn forward drop, reverse blocking, rectification, LED resistor sizing and s...
Relay
A relay uses a small coil current to switch a larger load. Learn coil and contact ratings, flyback suppression, testing and safe...