Terminology:

Analog:A type of integrated circuit in which many discrete components are assembled together on a single entity, or chip. Click Here for more information. 

Analog-to-Digital Converter: (ADC, A/D or A to D) A device that converts continuous signals to discrete digital numbers. For more information, Click Here .

Array:The area of the RAM that stores the bits. The array consists of row and columns with a cell at each intersection that can store a bit.

Charge-coupled devices (CCD): A charge-coupled device is a digital circuits in video cameras. Using less power and with a sharper image, CCDs replace vidicon tubes previously used in cameras.

Chip:Synonymous for Integrated Circuit.

Diode: Considered a type of a discrete component, diodes are a two-terminal semiconductor that allows current to flow in one direction only. For more information about diodes, Click Here .

Discrete: A discrete component is a nonintegrated, or a stand alone part. Some common discrete components are diodes and transistors. A discrete semiconductor is a circuit made up by combining nonintegrated devices. For more information about discrete electronics, Click Here .

Dopants: The impurities found in a semiconductor. Two different semiconductors can be created:
      N-type: Electron-rich (N represents Negative )
      P-type: Electron-poor (P represents Positive)

Dual In-line Package (DIP): A common physical package for ICs. Often in a rectangular package with 8 to 16 legs extending from the package.

EEPROM: Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory microprocessor.

EPROM: Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory microprocessor.

Field-effect-transistor (FET): A solid state device and considered a type of a discrete component, the FET is a three-lead device. For more information about field-effect transistors, Click Here .

Flash ROM: A type of EEPROM.

Integrated Circuit (IC): Has multiple similar devices on a single plastic chip of material. Can be classified as analog, digital or mixed signal (both analog and digital on the same chip.)
      SSI IC: Small-scale integration IC: between 2 and 10 circuits.
      MSI IC: Medium-scale integration IC: between 10 to 100 circuits.
      LSI IC: Large-scale integration IC: between 100 to 1,000 circuits.
      VLSI IC: Very-large-scale integration IC: between 1,000 and 10,000 circuits.
      ULSI IC: Ultra-large-scale integration IC: more than 10,000 circuits.

Light-emitting diode (LED): A semiconductor diode that emits light when a current is passed through it..

Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD): Using less operational power that LEDs, LCDs are replacing the light-emitting diode in many different applications.

Microprocessor: A solid-state integrated circuit that accepts coded instructions for execution.

N-type Semiconductor: A semiconductor with extra electrons. (See dopants )

P-type Semiconductor: A semiconductor with extra holes. (See dopants )

RAM: Random-Access Memory. All memory is accessible instantaneously on a microprocessor

ROM: Read-Only Memory. A type of memory on a microprocessor that has values permanently burned in.

Schottky diode: A type of diode, used to rectify alternating current into direct current.  

Semiconductor: A crystal whose electrical conductivity is between that of a metal and an insulator. The conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities. This conduction is utilized in a solid state device. Depending on the temperature and pressure, a semiconductor can control the flow of electricity.

Silicon controlled rectifiers (SCR): A type of diode..

Thyristor: Also known as a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) is a three-terminal semiconductor. For more information, Click Here .

Transistor: (A transit resistor) A semiconductor device that has three leads. Common configurations include a TO-3 or TO-5 case body. Transistor are usually made of silicon. A less common material is Germanium. The first transistor was a Bipolar transistor. Also known as a bipolar junction transistor, it was invented in the late 1940s. For more information, Click Here .

Triac: A solid state device where 2 silicon controlled rectifiers are joined back to back while still connected together.

Zener diode: A type of diode used to regulate voltage..

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