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About this course

CHAPTER SUMMARY:

Semiconductors, diodes, and zener diodes

High-voltage spike protection, diode ratings, light-emitting diodes, and photodiodes 

Photoresistors, silicone-controlled rectifiers, thermistors, and rectifier bridges 

Transistors, field effect transistors, phototransistors, and integrated circuits

Transistor gates, operational amplifiers, and electronic component failure causes 

Testing diodes and transistors, converters, inverters, and electrostatic discharge 

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OBJECTIVES: 

Identify semiconductor components, how converters and inverters are used, and explain precautions for working with semiconductor circuits. 

Describe how diodes and transistors work, and how to test them. 

Identify the failure causes of electronic components. 

List ways to avoid electrostatic discharge