Types of Electronic Circuits: Series, Parallel, Mixed Circuit

Understand Different Types of Electronic Circuits in Modern Electronics.

This Tutorial on Types of Electronic Circuits is written for Beginners to present authentic information. All information published herein may be helpful for hobbyists, students, professionals, engineers etc.

Electronic Circuit Definition

An Electronic Circuit may be defined as a collection of electronic elements that performs a prescribed function. It is an electrical circuit that contains active and passive electronic components such as Capacitor, Resistor, Transistor, Diodes, Vacuum Tubes etc.

An electronic circuit must have at least one electronic component that manipulates the voltage or current in the circuit.

So we can say that an electronic circuit is a closed path formed by connections and interconnection of electronic components through which electric current can flow. The electronic circuits may be physically constructed using any number of circuit design methods.

Types of Electronic Circuits

Electronic circuits are categorized as Analog Circuits, Digital Circuit and Mixed-signal Circuit (a combination of analog and digital). They form the backbone of modern technology, enabling us to produce anything from simple gadgets to complex computing systems.

Now, let us understand each of these in detail:

1. Analog Electronic Circuit

A Simple Analog Circuit

Analog Electronic Circuits are those in which signals may vary continuously with time to correspond to the information being represented.

Electronic equipment like voltage amplifiers, power amplifiers, tuning circuits, radios, and televisions are mainly analog.

The basic units of analog circuits are passive (resistors, capacitors, inductors, and memristors) and active.

2. Digital Electronic Circuit

A Simple Digital Circuit (Discrete Circuit)

In Digital Circuits, electric signals take on discrete values, which are not dependent upon time, to represent logical and numeric values. These values represent the information that is being processed.

The transistor is one of the primary components used in Digital Circuits.

3. Mixed-signal Circuit

A Mixed-Signal Circuit

Mixed-signal Circuits are also called hybrid circuits. They contain elements of both analog and digital circuits.

Examples of Mixed-Signal Circuits are – Comparators, Timers, PLLs, ADCs (analog-to-digital converters), and DACs (digital-to-analog converters).

Conclusion:

In conclusion, electronic circuits encompass a diverse range of types, each designed to fulfill unique functions, from amplification to signal processing, serving as the fundamental building blocks of modern technology.

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FAQs: Electronic Circuit

Electronic circuit diagrams use symbols to represent components and their connections. Components like resistors, capacitors, and transistors have unique symbols. Lines indicate connections between components. Online tutorials and resources can help you learn how to interpret and create circuit diagrams. You can Read: Circuit Symbols of Electronic Components

A resistor limits the flow of electric current in a circuit. It is often used to control the amount of current or voltage in specific parts of a circuit, enabling functions like voltage division, current sensing, and LED limiting.

Transistors act as amplifiers or switches in a circuit. It controls the flow of current between two points by varying a third terminal's voltage. In amplification, a small input voltage can control a larger output current, enabling signal amplification in devices like audio amplifiers and digital logic gates.

Yes, you can. Breadboards are commonly used for prototyping circuits without soldering. They have rows and columns of interconnected holes where you can insert components and wires. This allows you to experiment with circuit designs and connections without soldering.

A Typical Breadboard

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