Schematics

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What is a schematic
A simplified map of circuitry. Used for constructing circuit boards.
resister
A device having a designed resistance to the passage
of an electric current.
Capacitor
A capacitor is a device that stores electrical energy in an electric field. It is a
passive electronic component with two terminals. The effect of a capacitor is
known as capacitance.
Polarized capacitor

Polarized fixed capacitor. A polarized ("polar") capacitor is a type of capacitor that

have implicit polarity -- it can only be connected one way in a circuit. The positive lead
is shown on the schematic (and often on the capacitor) with a little "+" symbol.
Diode
A semiconductor device with two terminals, typically allowing the
flow of current in one direction only.
Led or Light emitting diode

Also see laser diode. A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that
emits visible light when an electric current passes through it. The light is not
particularly bright, but in most LEDs it is monochromatic, occurring at a single
wavelength.
Integrated circuit
An electronic circuit formed on a small piece of semiconducting material,
performing the same function as a larger circuit made from discrete components.