Maker Projects Glossary

A sample rate is the frequency at which an analog signal is measured and converted to digital data, typically expressed in samples per second or Hertz...

A schematic is a standardized diagram that uses symbols to represent electronic components and lines to show their electrical connections in a circuit...

A screw terminal is a type of electrical connector that uses screws to secure wire connections. It consists of a metal contact with a threaded screw m...

A sensor is an electronic device that detects and measures physical properties from the environment and converts them into electrical signals that can...

A Serial Clock (SCK) is a timing signal used in synchronous serial communication protocols to coordinate data transmission between devices. It provide...

A synchronous serial communication protocol that enables a microcontroller to communicate with one or more peripheral devices using four signal lines:...

A series circuit is an electrical circuit where components are connected end-to-end in a single path, so current flows through each component sequenti...

A servo motor is a rotary actuator that provides precise control of angular position, velocity, and acceleration through a closed-loop feedback system...

A shield is a protective barrier or enclosure made of conductive material that blocks electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interfere...

A shift register is a digital circuit that stores and moves binary data bits in a sequential, cascaded manner. It consists of a chain of flip-flops wh...

A short circuit is an unintended low-resistance path between two points in an electrical circuit that bypasses the normal load. This causes excessive ...

A signal is a time-varying electrical quantity (voltage, current, or electromagnetic wave) that carries information or data between components in an e...

A signal generator is an electronic test instrument that produces precise electrical waveforms with controllable frequency, amplitude, and shape. It c...

A silkscreen is the printed text and symbols layer on a printed circuit board (PCB) that provides component labels, reference designators, and other i...

A sketch is the source code file that contains the program written for Arduino microcontrollers and similar development boards. It consists of C/C++ c...

A socket is a female connector or receptacle designed to receive and make electrical contact with a corresponding male connector, component, or plug. ...

A solar panel is a device that converts sunlight directly into electrical energy using photovoltaic cells, typically made from silicon semiconductors....

Solder is a fusible metal alloy used to create permanent electrical and mechanical connections between electronic components and circuit boards. It ty...

A solder mask is a thin protective layer applied to printed circuit boards (PCBs) that covers the copper traces while leaving exposed areas where comp...

A solder sucker is a handheld desoldering tool used to remove molten solder from electronic components and circuit boards. It consists of a spring-loa...

Solder wick (also called desoldering braid) is a flat, braided copper wire coated with rosin flux used to remove excess solder from electronic compone...

A soldering iron is a hand tool used to heat and melt solder for joining electronic components to circuit boards or connecting wires together. It cons...

A soldering station is a complete electronic tool system designed for precision soldering and desoldering of electronic components. It typically consi...

A solenoid is an electromagnetic coil of wire that creates a magnetic field when current flows through it, typically used to produce linear mechanical...

A speaker is an electroacoustic transducer that converts electrical audio signals into sound waves by moving air through mechanical vibration. It typi...

SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) is a type of volatile memory that retains data as long as power is supplied, without needing to be refreshed. Unlik...

A standoff is a threaded mechanical fastener used to create a fixed gap or spacing between two components, typically circuit boards and enclosures. It...

A stepper motor is a brushless DC electric motor that divides a full rotation into a number of equal steps, typically 200 steps per revolution (1.8° p...

An STM32 is a family of 32-bit ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers manufactured by STMicroelectronics. These microcontrollers are widely used in embedded sy...

Storage temperature is the range of ambient temperatures at which an electronic component or device can be safely stored without power applied while m...

A strain gauge is a precision sensor that measures mechanical deformation or strain in materials by detecting changes in electrical resistance. When t...

A strain relief is a protective component designed to prevent mechanical stress and damage to cables, wires, or connectors at connection points. It pr...

A Surface Mount Device (SMD) is an electronic component designed to be mounted directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB) without usin...

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is a method of mounting electronic components directly onto the surface of printed circuit boards (PCBs) without using ...

A switch is an electrical component that controls the flow of current in a circuit by opening or closing electrical contacts. When closed, it provides...

A switching regulator is a type of voltage regulator that uses high-frequency switching of transistors or MOSFETs to efficiently convert one DC voltag...