TERMINATING AND CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRING AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT

Electronic Circuit is composed of individual electronic components such as resistors,

transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes connected by conductive wires or
traces through which electric current can flow.

A simple circuit contains the minimum components needed to have a functioning

electric circuit and they are as follows:

Source – is a device used to supply ac or dc voltage.

AC – alternating current and it comes from an electric power source or generators.
DC – direct current which we can get from batteries.

Consuming device – is any device that consumes voltage.

- It is a component or piece of equipment that is connected to a source and
draws current from a source and is a load on that source.
- A light bulb is the most common example of this.

Controlling device – is a device that has two states ON or CLOSED and OFF or OPEN
ideally it has zero independence when closed and infinite impedance when open.
- A light bulb switch is an example of this.

Protecting part – is a component that is used to open the circuit when the current
exceeds a predetermined maximum value.
Example
Diodes, resistors, capacitors, transistors, relays, integrated circuits or IC and
inductors.

Connecting materials – is a material that conducts electric current very well and it is
used to connect a complete path for the current.
Example: copper wire

Two categories of electrical hand tools

1. Hand tools
2. Diagnostic tools
Hand tools can be manually used by employing force moreover the diagnostic tools.

Diagnostic tools are used to discover what is wrong with faulty connections that do
not work properly.

Flathead screwdriver – is used to loosen or tighten slotted screws.

Phillip head screwdriver – is used to loosen or tighten cross head screws.
Torx screwdriver – is used to loosen or tighten screws that have a star like depression
on the top. A feature that is mainly found on laptop screws.
Hex driver – sometimes called a nut driver is used to tighten knots in the same way
that a screwdriver tightens screws.
Needle nose plier – is also known as the long nose plier and it is used hold small
parts.
Wire cutter – is used to strip and cut wires.
Wire stripper – is a portable handheld tool used by workers especially electricians for
removing the protective coating if an electric wire.
Overhead flashlight – is used to light up areas that you cannot see well.
Soldering iron – is a device for applying heat to melt a solder in attaching two metal
parts. It is composed of a heated metal tip and an insulated handle.
Soldering iron stand – is a place where the soldering iron is placed during usage. This
will keep the soldering iron away from flammable materials.
De-soldering tool – is used in removing soldered wires and components on printed
circuit boards for troubleshooting and repair purposes.

Multimeter – is used to test the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity in
computer components.
Test light – is a simple electrical device that you can use to see whether a circuit is
carrying a current.
Circuit tester – has a series of light that shows the wiring state and the outlet so the
technician can verify that it has been installed correctly.

In electronics there is a process called electrical termination.

Wire termination – is the work performed at the end of a wire that allows it to
connect a device.

Wire insulation – is stripped and the contact terminal is attached to the wire.
Soldering is one of the basic skills that we must learn in computer system servicing.
- It is the process of soldering wires into electrical connectors splices and
terminal logs.

Cleanliness is essential for efficient, effective soldering.

Ohs (Occupational Health and Safety) – is about knowing and controlling hazards
and risk in the workplace.
These hazards and risks may cause death, disability, injury, sickness or great
discomfort and inefficiency among the workers.

3 steps used to manage health and safety at work

Step 1: Stop the hazard
Hazard is a potential source of harm. It can be in the form of substances, events or
circumstances that can cause damage to health, life, property or any other item of
value.

Step 2: Assess the risk

Risk is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an
adverse health effect once exposed to a hazard.

Step 3: Safety hazard

Safety hazards are unsafe working conditions that can cause immediate physical
injury or damage.

Health hazards are things that can cause illnesses or diseases over time.

Primary causes of health hazards

1. Inappropriate and defective tools
2. Unguarded machine
3. Electrical hazards