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| Component Name | Function |
|---|---|
| Resistor | Limits the flow of electric current or divides the current |
| Capacitor | Stores electric charge and release it as required |
| Inductor | Stores energy in magnetic field when electric current flows through it |
| Diode | Allows current to flow in one direction only |
| Transistor | Amplifies or switches electronic signals |
| Integrated Circuit | A set of electronic circuits on one small flat piece (or “chip”) of semiconductor material, normally silicon. |