GROUP 9

AUTOMATION

Electrical and
Simple
Electronic
PREPARED BY:
Diagram
INSTRUCTOR :
ROJAS,JOHN DAVE A. ENGR. MONETTE D.
DAMILES, ALJOHN APOR
REBUSIT ,REMBRANDT
At the end of this discussion ,students
should be able to:
-Explains the major electrical
- and
electronic symbols used in electronic
diagram
-Describe the function of circuit elements
presented by the symbols in their circuit
diagram
-Explain the basic differences between the
following electrical diagram.
-block diagram
-system diagram
-circuit diagram
Circuit Diagram
In this article, we will explore circuit diagrams
in a comprehensive way, understanding their
purpose and what they consist of. Examples of
circuit diagrams that showcase different
circuit configurations and the symbols used in
them are explained. We will also take a closer
look at the components we often come across
in circuit diagrams, such as resistors,
capacitors, and switches, and explain how
they are represented with symbols. By the end
of this article, you’ll have a solid
understanding of circuit diagrams and how
What is a Circuit Diagram?
A circuit diagram, also known as an electrical
diagram, elementary diagram, or electronic
schematic, is a graphical representation that
simplifies an electrical circuit. It serves as a
visual tool for the design, construction, and
maintenance of electrical and electronic
equipment. By utilising either images of distinct
components or standard symbols, a circuit diagram
presents a simplified depiction of the circuit’s
Reading a Circuit Diagram
To illustrate the concept of circuit diagram, refer to the
following figure showcasing a simple circuit diagram.
The given circuit diagram consists of components
such as a voltage source, a voltmeter, an
ampere, and a resistor.
In the next few sections, we will explore how to
identify and interpret symbols for voltage
sources, resistors, capacitors, inductors,
switches, and more. By understanding these
symbols and their meanings, we can understand
how different elements in a circuit are connected
Components of Circuit Diagram
In this section, let us learn about some
important circuit diagram symbols.

Electric cell
An electric cell is represented by a
long and short parallel line. The
long line indicates the positive
terminal, and the short line
represents the negative terminal.
Battery
A battery, which consists of
multiple electric cells
connected together, is
represented by two or more
electric cell symbols arranged
in a series. The positive
terminal of one cell is
connected to the negative
terminal of the next cell.
Switch
A switch is represented
by a line with a gap or
break in it. When the
switch is closed or turned
on, the gap is bridged,
indicating the flow of
current through the
switch. When the switch
is open or turned off, the
Wire Joint
A wire joint is indicated
by a dot or a small solid
circle where two or more
wires intersect or
connect. It signifies that
the wires are electrically
connected at that point.
Wires crossing without joining
When two wires cross each other in
a circuit diagram without a dot or
circle at the intersection, it means
that the wires do not make
electrical contact. They are simply
crossing paths without being
connected.
Resistor
A resistor is
represented by a
zigzag line. T is
used to limit the
flow of electric
current in a
circuit.
Inductor
An inductor, which is a
passive component that
stores energy in the form of
a magnetic field, is typically
represented by a coil-
shaped symbol. It consists
of several loops or turns of
wire.
Electric Bulb
An electric bulb, or lamp,
is represented by a circle
with a cross inside it.
The cross signifies the
filament or light-emitting
part of the bulb.
Variable Resistor
A variable resistor,
also known as a
rheostat or
potentiometer, is
represented by a
resistor symbol with
an arrow or a diagonal
line passing through
it. The arrow or line
Fixed Capacitor
A fixed capacitor is represented
by two parallel lines, which
signify the plates of the
capacitor, with a space between
them. The fixed capacitor symbol
does not include any specific
polarity markings since it is not
polarized.
Polarized Capacitor
A polarized capacitor,
such as an electrolytic
capacitor, has a specific
polarity and must be
connected in a specific
orientation in the circuit.
The symbol for a polarized
capacitor includes a
curved line or an arrow,
Ammeter
An ammeter is a
measuring instrument
used to measure electric
current. It is represented
by a circle with the letter
“A” inside.
Voltmeter
A voltmeter is a
measuring
instrument used
to measure
voltage or
potential
difference. A
voltmeter is
represented by a
circle with the
Block Diagram
A block diagram of a circuit simplifies the
representation of an electronic system. Instead of
showing detailed connections or components, it
highlights the functional blocks and their relationships.
System/Schematic Diagram
A schematic diagram of a circuit is a detailed
representation of an electronic circuit using
standardized symbols to represent components and
their connections. Unlike a block diagram, a
schematic shows the actual wiring and connections
between components, making it suitable for building
or analyzing the circuit.
Circuit Diagram
A circuit diagram is a visual representation of an
electrical circuit. It uses symbols to depict the
components and their interconnections, showing how
the circuit operates. A circuit diagram can represent
both simple and complex circuits.
Wiring Diagram
Wiring diagram of a circuit is a visual representation
that shows how electrical components are connected
within a system. It uses symbols to represent
components like switches, wires, resistors, and power
sources, and lines to show the connections between
them.
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