Reading Schematic, Block and

Pictorial Diagrams
• SCHEMATIC
This type of diagram is graphical
representation which shows the electrical
construction of a system or circuit. It represents
the electrical components and connections of a
circuit through different symbols, however, it
does not give you the exact shape or size of the
entire circuit.
• BLOCK DIAGRAM
this type of diagram uses rectangles or
triangles to represent a component, a group of
components or a group of units and arrows to
show the connection and flow of a certain
device. This diagram is very popular to
beginners, hobbyist and enthusiasts in
assembling projects and circuits specially when it
comes to troubleshooting.
• PICTORIAL DIAGRAM
it’s shows the picture of actual components
and wiring connections. Although it does not
provide the exact size of the components, it
shows the exact shape in proportion to the
actual one.
SYMBOLS