3. Schematic Diagrams
Schematic diagrams represent an
electronic circuit in symbolic form.
A schematic need not depict the
actual physical arrangement of
the components
5. Wires and wire connections
Current practice:
Either A or B is acceptable C is the preferred style
D is seldom used E is interpreted as a non-connection
8. Diodes (D)
The arrow points in the allowed direction of
conventional (positive charges) current flow.
The bar represents the cathode, marked with a band on most parts.
10. Integrated circuits (U)
Most complex integrated circuits are represented on schematic diagrams as a
rectangular block symbol, with pin numbers and, usually, pin functions indicated; but
many logic integrated circuits have special symbols that identify their function.
11. Switches (S) and Relays (K)
single pole single throw
SPST
single pole double throw
SPDT
double pole single throw
DPST
double pole double throw
DPDT
rotary switch
1 pole, 5 position
single pole double throw
relay
12. BUILDING A PRTOTYPE
Solder less breadboards
Per boards or Proto boards
Manhattan Construction
Dead Bug Construction
Etched Circuit Boards
13. Solder less Breadboards
The term breadboard originated in the
early days of radio, when many
experimenters actually built circuits on
the wooden boards used in their
mother’s kitchen for rolling out bread
dough.
modern solderless breadboards
Best thing to come along since sliced bread!
A ham radio transmitter circa
1930
14. Perfbord or Proto board
Components are soldered to the board, with connections made
using a combination of short pieces of wire and the copper traces
already present on some versions of these boards.
18. Types of Solder
Tin-
Lead
solders
• 60% Tin, 40% Lead - solid at
361° F, liquid at 374° F
• 63% Tin, 37% Lead - eutectic
point is 361° F
• no “pasty” range so joint
movement less a problem
Silver-
bearing
Solder
• 62% Tin, 36% Lead, 2 %
Silver - solid at 354 ° F, liquid
at 372 F
• often used for surface
mount components whose
contacts contain trace
amounts of silver
19. Soldering Irons
Constant wattage
Iron is continuously “ON” and eventually reaches
equilibrium temperature
20 to 25 watt iron sufficient for circuit board assembly
Constant temperature
Tip incorporates a thermostatic element to maintain
desired tip temperature
650 – 750 ° F appropriate for circuit board assembly
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20. Soldering Irons
Temperature Controlled Solder Station
Feedback control maintains tip
at desired temperature
Adjustable, often with analog or
digital temperature display
Many have grounded tip to help
prevent ESD damage
Weller® solder station
21. Types of Flux
Rosin Flux
Type R – ordinary rosin – most common
Type RMA – mildly activated rosin
Type RA – activated rosin – use with care
Acid Flux – NEVER, EVER use this for electronics
22. Flux-core solder
Most solder used for electronics
assembly is in wire form, with the
flux incorporated inside the solder.
Multi-core solder has several
(usually five) separate flux
channels within the solder.
For circuit board assembly use wire
solder with a diameter of about
0.025 inch or less
23. Soldering a Component
Use a lead bending jig, if available, to form the
component leads to the correct spacing
If a bending jig is not on hand, grasp the
leads, not the body, of the component with
needle-nosed pliers and bend gently.
24. Soldering a Component
Insert the component’s leads through the holes in the
circuit board. The body should lie flat against the
board without having to force it down.
Turn the board over and gently bend
the component leads outward to
hold the component in place
25. Soldering a Component
Clean the iron tip by wiping on a damp
sponge. Tin the tip by applying solder,
then wipe again.
Apply the iron in contact with both
the circuit board pad and the
component lead. Apply solder to
the joint, not to the iron, and
allow the heated joint to melt the
solder
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26. Soldering a Component
Use a pair of flush-cutting wire cutters to cut off
the excess lead length as close to the board as
possible. Hold the lead so will not fly away when
cut, a possible occasion for eye injury.
!! WEAR SAFETY GLASSES !!
Inspect the soldered and
trimmed lead. It should be
uniform and shiny, with no
cracks, gaps, or graininess.
Good soldering
Bad soldering
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27. We've all seen it: breadboards covered in a rat's net of
wires. There are tons of tips and tricks to breadboard
wiring, but let's start simple: what's the best wire to
breadboard with?
28. Solid Core Wire
Probably the most common breadboarding wire is simple solid core wire.
This is typically sold in spools of varying lengths and many different
colors. The commonly recommended size for wire associated with bread
boarding is 22awg or 0.8mm.
29. Pre-cut Wires
Many bread boards often come with assortments of pre-cut and bent
wires, often with tinned leads. These wires come in a few different
colors and sizes. Typically, the color of the wire also denotes the length
of it. These assortments come from many different vendors, but often
are all very similar.
30. Male to Male Jumpers
Another flavor of breadboard wire that is gaining traction
are wires with header pins attached on both ends. These
wires benefit from being substantially more durable than
other types.