Electronic devices and components

An electronic component is any physical entity in anK2651

 electronic system used to affect the electrons or their associated fields in a desired manner consistentSKM145GB124DN

 with the intended function of the electronic system. Components are generally intended to be connected together, usually by455E

 being soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB), to create an electronic circuit with a particular function (for example an amplifier, radio receiver,mpsu06

 or oscillator). Components may be packaged singly or in more complex groups as integrated circuits. Some common electronic components are capacitors, inductors, resistors,S8550

 diodes, transistors, etc. Components are often categorized as active (e.g. transistors and thyristors) or passive (e.g. resistors and capacitors).