electronic systems Flashcards
1
Q
input
A
sensors which monitor and measure a range of physical quantities
2
Q
process
A
microcontrollers process and enhance function
3
Q
output
A
produce a physical response from the system
4
Q
LDR
A
increases resistance so doesn’t produce light
5
Q
thermistor
A
increases resistance when cold
6
Q
switch
A
any device used to interrupt the flow of electrons
7
Q
microprocessor
A
at the centre of a computer
8
Q
microcontroller
A
at the centre of an embedded system
9
Q
disadvantage of programmable microcontroller
A
custom programs can be expensive
10
Q
how to calculate mechanical advantage
A
load/effort
11
Q
how to calculate velocity ratio
A
distance moved by effort/distance moved by load
