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Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the building blocks of modern electronics. From your mobile phones to medical devices, these boards are everywhere. Have you ever wondered how PCBs power your device? Actually, at the heart of a PCB, several components work together to bring life to electronics. This complete guide on PCB components will walk you through each part.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding those PCB parts is critical. WHY? Because each part plays a unique role in making a device function properly. Without their basic knowledge, you won’t be able to work with any device involving a PCB. Are you unfamiliar with PCB components<\/a><\/span>? Worry not! This article will explain each part, its function, and specifications in simple terms. So, let’s begin!<\/span><\/p>\n

Main Components of PCB<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

A PCB is made of several parts and components. Each of those parts performs a specific function to power the device. To truly understand the working of the PCB, you first have to understand its parts. So let’s dive in and explore standard PCB board parts and see how they contribute to the overall operation.<\/span><\/p>\n

1- Resistors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

A resistor is a small electronic component that controls or limits the flow of current. Actually, in PCB, not all parts need the same amount of electricity. Some parts are very sensitive and get damaged if too much current passes through them. That’s where the resistor comes into the scene. They protect those parts by slowing down the current to a safe level. Most resistors are tiny, cylindrical, with colored bands on them. These bands represent the resistance value, using a color code.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2- Capacitors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

A capacitor is another PCB part that stores and releases electrical energy. Sometimes, the electricity doesn’t flow evenly. It may come in small surges or drops. So a capacitor smooths out the electrical flow by absorbing extra energy. It releases stored energy when needed. HOW? A capacitor is made of two metal plates with a dielectric material in between. When electricity flows into the capacitor, one plate stores positive charge and the other stores negative charge. The capacitor holds this charge until it’s needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3- Inductors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

This part of the PCB stores energy in the magnetic field when current passes through it. By storing this energy, it resists changes in the flow of electricity. Let me explain how it works. Actually, an inductor is made by winding a copper wire into a coil. So, in case of current changes, i.e., increases or decreases, the inductor resists that change by creating a reverse voltage. In this way, this part stabilizes the current in a circuit, not by blocking it but by slowing it down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4- Diodes<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

A diode is the PCB board part that acts like a one-way gate for electricity. It allows the electricity to flow only in a single direction and blocks it in the opposite direction. Diodes have two ends: anode( positive) and cathode (negative). Current can only flow when the positive voltage is applied to the anode and the negative to the cathode. When you reverse it, the diode stops the flow, acting like a closed gate. This property makes the diodes very useful for protecting circuits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5- Transistors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

The transistor is a tiny but powerful part of the PCB. It acts like a switch or an amplifier that can turn signals on and off or make weak signals stronger. Transistors basically consist of three legs. Those legs include:<\/span><\/p>\n