Activity 1.1.4 Component Identification
Procedure
1. Using Activity 1.1.4 Component Identification posted on course website (wardende.weebly.com),
determine the nominal resistance value for the following components. Express your answers
using the proper SI units and prefix.
(Yellow / Violet / Red / Gold)
Ra = ____________________________
(Brown / Red / Green / Gold)
Rc = ____________________________
(Green / Blue / Yellow / Gold)
Rb = ____________________________
(Red / Violet / Brown / Gold)
Rd = ____________________________
(Blue / Gray / Orange / Gold)
Re = ____________________________
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2. Obtain 6 random resistors from your instructor. Using the Resistor Color Code Diagram, record
each resistors nominal value and tolerance range. Next, use a digital multi-meter (DMM) to
measure and record the actual resistance value of each resistor. Finally, indicate if the measured
value is within acceptable tolerance.
Tolerance Range
Resistor
Colors
Nominal
Value
Minimum
Accepted
Value
Measured
Maximum
Accepted Value
Value
Meets
Tolerance?
1
2
3
4
5
6
3. Use the attached Disc Capacitor Label Diagram to determine the nominal capacitance value for
the following components.
Ca = ____________________
Cb=______________________
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Cc = _____________________
Cd = _____________________
Resistor Color Code
Ce = _____________________
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Disc Capacitor Label Diagram
472K
First
Digit
4
Second
Digit
Fourth
Third Digit
Digit
# of Zeros Tolerance
K
7 00
4700 pF
10%
Conclusion
1. Why are the measured values of the resistors different from the nominal values?
2. Identify each of the circled components for the printed circuit board shown below.
A. ________________________
B. ________________________
C
C. ________________________
D. ________________________
E. ________________________
F. ________________________
D
F
E
A
B
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