ROBOTICS 10

ELT1010: ELECTRO-ASSEMBLY 1
ASSIGNMENT

Complete this assignment and hand in using the Brightspace (D2L) drop box with the same
code/name.

THEORY COMPONENT:
1. Define each of the following electrical/electronic terms:
a) resistance i) inductor q) parallel circuit
b) current j) direct current r) series circuit
c) voltage k) alternating current s) multimeter
d) normally open l) polarity
e) normally closed m) capacitor
f) breadboard n) solder
g) insulator o) circuit board
h) conductor p) semiconductor

2. Complete the following chart for the components listed. Give their schematic symbol and a
very brief description:
Component Name Schematic Symbol Description
Resistor
Cell
Battery
Ceramic Capacitor
Electrolytic capacitor
Diode
LED
Ground
Switch
Coil (Inductor)
Transformer
Transistor: NPN
Transistor: PNP
Chip (Integrated circuit)
Op-amp (Operational amplifier)

3. State Ohm’s Law and what the mathematical relationship (formula) is,

4. Identify and describe the following circuit construction techniques:

a) nail and board
b) spring clip
c) point-to point
d) solderless breadboard
e) perf board
f) circuit board
5. How is a multimeter used to measure:
a) resistance
b) voltage
c) current
d) continuity

6. Describe the following magnetic devices and when they are used:
a) electromagnet
b) relay
c) magnetic strip
d) relay
e) speaker
f) solenoid
g) moving magnetic pickup
h) motor
i) generator

7. Sketch the following cable splices and when they are used:
a) pigtail
b) fixture
c) western union
d) tap

8. Describe each of the following circuit protection devices and when they are used:
a) fuse
b) breaker
c) GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter)

9. What is the order of operations for fabricating a circuit board?

10. What is the order that components should be placed on a circuit board?