Electronics Vocabulary

4. the flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes (A)
5. a semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current passes through it
7. a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily
11. a passive two-terminal electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field
13. a closed loop through which an electric current can flow
14. the opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms (Ω)
15. a circuit in which components are connected in separate branches, providing multiple paths for current to flow
16. a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element

1. a miniaturized electronic circuit consisting of semiconductor devices and other electronic components
2. a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily
3. the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit, measured in volts (V)
6. a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in one direction only.
8. a device used to interrupt or divert the flow of electricity in a circuit
9. a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power
10. a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy and provides a source of voltage in a circuit
12. a circuit in which components are connected end-to-end, providing a single path for current to flow