Part II

Controlling Current with Components

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webextra Check out www.dummies.com/extras/electronics for an inside look at how semiconductors conduct current.

In this part …

check.png Putting the brakes on current with resistors

check.png Storing electrical energy in capacitors and inductors

check.png Allowing current to flow in just one direction with diodes

check.png Amplifying and switching current with transistors

check.png Using integrated circuits as amplifiers, counters, oscillators, and more

check.png Interacting with your environment with sensors and other transducers

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