Circuit Documentation
Summary of the Circuit
This circuit is a simple LED circuit powered by a 4 x AAA battery mount. It consists of a red LED, a resistor, and a battery mount to provide the necessary power. The LED is connected in series with the resistor to limit the current flowing through the LED, thus protecting it from damage due to overcurrent. The circuit does not include any microcontrollers or complex logic, making it a straightforward example of a basic electronic circuit.
Component List
4 x AAA Battery Mount
- Description: A battery mount for holding four AAA batteries in series.
- Purpose: Provides the power source for the circuit.
LED: Two Pin (red)
- Description: A basic two-pin red LED.
- Purpose: Emits light when powered.
Resistor
- Description: A passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element.
- Purpose: Limits the current flowing through the LED.
- Properties:
- Resistance: 200 Ohms
Wiring Details
4 x AAA Battery Mount
- Positive Pin: Connects to the anode of the LED.
- Negative Pin: Connects to pin1 of the Resistor.
LED: Two Pin (red)
- Anode: Connects to the positive pin of the 4 x AAA Battery Mount.
- Cathode: Connects to pin2 of the Resistor.
Resistor
- Pin1: Connects to the negative pin of the 4 x AAA Battery Mount.
- Pin2: Connects to the cathode of the LED.
Documented Code
There is no embedded code associated with this circuit as it does not contain any programmable components or microcontrollers.