ACTIVE COMPONENTS
Microcontrollers
Computers that are composed of single chip with attributes of microcontroller programmability and storing a program inside to run later on. This feature distinguishes microcontrollers from microprocessors. A microcontroller consists of a single CPU (Central Process Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory), input-output ends, serial and parallel ports, counters and in some microcontrollers also includes A/D or D/A convertors. Systems formed of microprocessors (e.g. personal computers) use separate microprocessors for each feature.
Processors
Processors are electronic devices control the operation of computer units and data flow. The processor which acts as the brain of the computer ensures necessary operations executed. Computers are not the only devices that includes processors, from televisions to dishwashers most of machines and devices have processors.
Oscillator
Oscillator is an electronic circuit or a device that transforms steady state signal to oscillating signal (sinus wave signal). Oscillators are used for propagate repeating electronic signals. Oscillators can transform steady state DC signal to periodic AC signal in desired frequency.
Diode
Diode is a circuit component made of semiconductor materials with two ends that allows only single-way electrical current flow.
Transistor
Transistor is a semiconducting circuit device to control voltage and current of both high and low values. Transistors can be used as a circuit breaker in circuits where current is set by other circuit elements to open or close the current in circuit.
Thyristor ve Triac
Triacs are semiconductor devices that are widely used for switching medium power AC - their advantage is that they can switch both halves of alternating cycle.
IGBT
Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) is basically a 3-legged semiconductor device. It consists of 4 layers (P-N-P-N) and controlled with metal oxide semiconductor (MOS). It’s also known as insulated transistor. Mostly used in power circuits. Therefore, it is one of the first elements that come to mind when it comes to power electronics. Its main task is to act as electronic switching and executes this task in a quick and efficient way.
Voltage Regulators
Voltage Regulators prevents the fluctuations occurs in feed lines that electrical devices connected. Its usage intents to hinder the damage caused by this situation. Voltage regulators can adjust higher or lower voltage levels to suitable level in a very short time
