There are many versions of the symbol for each component in electronics. Below I’ve listed the ones I’m using the most.
Battery
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Resistor
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Capacitor (Polarized)
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Capacitor (Non-Polarized)
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Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
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Transistor
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Integrated Circuit
The symbol for intgrated circuits (IC) come in different forms. An IC that has a common function like a logic gate or an op-amp, usually is shown as the symbol for that function (like the schmitt-triggered inverter below). An IC that does not have a symbol for it’s function is usually shown as a box with pins and pin names (like the 555 timer below).
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Other symbols and components
Note that there are more version of each of these symbols and components that are not listed here. I’ve listed the ones I use the most.
What’s the hardest part in identifying components for you? Let me know in the comment field below.
