Electrical Schematic Symbols Flashcards
Electrical WireConductor of electrical current
Connected WiresConnected crossing
Not Connected WiresWires are not connected
SPST Toggle SwitchDisconnects current when open
SPDT Toggle SwitchSelects between two connections
Pushbutton Switch (N.O)Momentary switch - normally open
Pushbutton Switch (N.C)Momentary switch - normally closed
DIP SwitchDIP switch is used for onboard configuration
SPST RelayRelay open / close connection by an electromagnet
SPDT Relay - Relay open / close connection by an electromagnet
Jumper Close connection by jumper insertion on pins.
Solder Bridge
Solder to close connection
Earth Ground
Used for zero potential reference and electrical shock protection.
Chassis Ground
Connected to the chassis of the circuit
Digital / Common Ground
Resistor (IEEE)
Resistor reduces the current flow.
Resistor (IEC)
Resistor reduces the current flow.
Potentiometer (IEEE)
Adjustable resistor - has 3 terminals.
Potentiometer (IEC)
Adjustable resistor - has 3 terminals.
Variable Resistor / Rheostat (IEEE)
Adjustable resistor - has 2 terminals.
Variable Resistor / Rheostat (IEC)
Adjustable resistor - has 2 terminals.

Trimmer ResistorPreset resistor

ThermistorThermal resistor - change resistance when temperature changes

Photoresistor / Light dependent resistor (LDR)
Photo-resistor - change resistance with light intensity change
Capacitor is used to store electric charge. It acts as short circuit with AC and open circuit with DC.
Capacitor is used to store electric charge. It acts as short circuit with AC and open circuit with DC.
Polarized CapacitorElectrolytic capacitor
Polarized CapacitorElectrolytic capacitor
Variable Capacitor
Adjustable capacitance
InductorCoil / solenoid that generates magnetic field
Iron Core Inductor
Includes iron
Variable Inductor
Voltage Source
Generates constant voltage
Current Source
Generates constant current.
AC Voltage Source
AC voltage source
GeneratorElectrical voltage is generated by mechanical rotation of the generator
Battery Cell
Generates constant voltage
BatteryGenerates constant voltage
Controlled Voltage Source
Generates voltage as a function of voltage or current of other circuit element.
Controlled Current Source
Generates current as a function of voltage or current of other circuit element.
Lamp / light bulb
Generates light when current flows through
Lamp / light bulb
Generates light when current flows through
Lamp / light bulb
Generates light when current flows through
Diode
Diode allows current flow in one direction only - left (anode) to right (cathode).
Zener Diode
Allows current flow in one direction, but also can flow in the reverse direction when above breakdown voltage
Schottky Diode
Schottky diode is a diode with low voltage drop
Varactor / Varicap Diode
Variable capacitance diode
Tunnel Diode
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
LED emits light when current flows through
Photodiode
Photodiode allows current flow when exposed to light
NPN Bipolar Transistor
Allows current flow when high potential at base (middle)
PNP Bipolar Transistor
Allows current flow when low potential at base (middle)
Darlington Transistor
Made from 2 bipolar transistors. Has total gain of the product of each gain.
JFET-N Transistor
N-channel field effect transistor
JFET-P Transistor
P-channel field effect transistor
NMOS Transistor
N-channel MOSFET transistor
PMOS Transistor
P-channel MOSFET transistor
Motor
Electric motor
Transformer
Change AC voltage from high to low or low to high.
Electric bell
Rings when activated
Buzzer
Produce buzzing sound
Fuse
The fuse disconnects when current above threshold. Used to protect circuit from high currents.
Fuse
The fuse disconnects when current above threshold. Used to protect circuit from high currents.
Bus
Contains several wires. Usually for data / address.
Bus
Contains several wires. Usually for data / address.
Bus
Contains several wires. Usually for data / address.
Optocoupler / Opto-isolator
Optocoupler isolates connection to other board
Loudspeaker
Converts electrical signal to sound waves
Microphone
Converts sound waves to electrical signal
Operational Amplifier
Amplify input signal
Schmitt Trigger
Operates with hysteresis to reduce noise.
Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
Converts analog signal to digital numbers
Digital-to-Analog converter (DAC)
Converts digital numbers to analog signal
Crystal Oscillator
Used to generate precise frequency clock signal
Antenna / aerial
Transmits & receives radio waves
Antenna / aerial
Transmits & receives radio waves
Dipole Antenna
Two wires simple antenna
NOT Gate (Inverter)
Outputs 1 when input is 0
AND Gate
Outputs 1 when both inputs are 1.
NAND Gate
Outputs 0 when both inputs are 1. (NOT + AND)
OR Gate
Outputs 1 when any input is 1.
NOR Gate
Outputs 0 when any input is 1. (NOT + OR)
XOR Gate
Outputs 1 when inputs are different. (Exclusive OR)
D Flip-Flop
Stores one bit of data
Multiplexer / Mux 2 to 1
Connects the output to selected input line.
Multiplexer / Mux 4 to 1
Connects the output to selected input line.
Demultiplexer / Demux1 to 4
Connects selected output to the input line.