Computer Science

1st Quarter
Fixed Resistor – limits the flow of the current flow through a wire or
Lesson 1: Electronic Symbols load.
Electronic Symbols represent each electronic component. They
convey a large amount of information while occupying a very small
space. These symbols help us describe connections in an easier and
quicker way. Rheostat or Variable Resistor – adjustable
resistor with 2 terminals
Wire Symbols
Wire – connector of electric current
Connects one component to another.

Joined Wires – connected crossing

This is represented by drawing “blobs” on the
point where they are shorted.

Un-Joined Wires - not connected

This can only be shown by bridging wires or by
drawing them without blobs.

Power Supply Symbols

Cell – generates constant voltage

smaller terminal is negative; larger terminal is
positive

Battery – generated constant voltage

abbreviated as ‘B’

DC Supply – used as a DC power supply

current always flow in one direction

AC Supply – used as AC power supply

current keep alternating directions

Fuse – used in circuits where a probability of

excessive current flows.
the fuse will break the circuit if excessive current
flows and saves the other devices from damage.
Transformer – used as an AC power supply
compromises of the primary and secondary coils
that are connected by an iron core
there is no physical connection between the two
coils; abbreviated as ‘T’
Ground Symbols
Earth Ground – used for zero potential reference
and electrical shock protection.

Chassis Ground – connected to the chassis of the

circuit

Common Ground – most ordinary type of ground

Resistor Symbols