Circuit Documentation

Summary of the Circuit

This circuit is a simple LED lighting circuit powered by a 4 x AAA battery mount. It consists of a red LED that is connected in series with a resistor to limit the current flowing through the LED. The negative terminal of the battery mount is connected to one end of the resistor, while the positive terminal is connected to the cathode of the LED. The anode of the LED is connected to the other end of the resistor, completing the circuit. This configuration ensures that the LED is protected from excessive current, which could otherwise damage it.

Component List

4 x AAA Battery Mount

• Description: A battery mount for holding four AAA batteries in series.
• Purpose: Provides power to the circuit.

LED: Two Pin (red)

• Description: A red light-emitting diode with two pins: an anode and a cathode.
• Purpose: Emits light when powered.

Resistor

• Description: A passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element.
• Resistance: 220 Ohms
• Purpose: Limits the current flowing through the LED to prevent damage.

Wiring Details

4 x AAA Battery Mount

• Negative Terminal (-): Connected to the Resistor (pin1).
• Positive Terminal (+): Connected to the LED (cathode).

LED: Two Pin (red)

• Cathode: Connected to the Positive Terminal (+) of the 4 x AAA Battery Mount.
• Anode: Connected to the Resistor (pin2).

Resistor

• Pin1: Connected to the Negative Terminal (-) of the 4 x AAA Battery Mount.
• Pin2: Connected to the LED (anode).

Documented Code

There is no microcontroller or embedded code associated with this circuit. Therefore, this section is not applicable for the current circuit documentation.