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Electrolytic capacitors
Electrolytic capacitors are often used to store energy. In
contrast to ceramic capacitors they are polarized. The
value is given on the package.
Electrolytic capacitors are available with different voltage
sustaining capabilities. Using an electrolytic capacitor with
a voltage sustaining capability higher than required is
always possible.
Diodes
Diodes allow the current to pass through in one direction
only (forward direction), simultaneously the voltage is
reduced by 0,3 to 0,8 V. Exceeding of the limit voltage
always will destroy the diode, and allow current to flow in
the reverse direction.
The diode type is printed on the package.
Transistors
Transistors are current amplifiers which convert low signals into
stronger ones. There are several types in different package forms
available. The type designation is printed on the component.
Transistors for a low power rating (e.g. BC types) have a
package in form of a half zylinder (SOT-package).
The three pins of bipolar transistors (e.g. BC types) are
called basis, emitter and collector (abbreviated with the
letters B, E, C in the circuit diagram). T
PCB sockets
The widely spread 2.5 or 2.6 mm model railway connectors fit exactly
to the sockets. These are used for the connection to the voltage supply
and to connected modules or components.
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