 What I Know

Let us determine how much you already know about Terminating and
Connecting (Electrical Wiring and Electronic Component TCEW). Take this test.
A. Direction: Read each item carefully and use your notebook to write your
answers. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.
___________ 1. Long nose pliers are used for boring holes.
___________ 2. A flat head screw driver is used for fastening negative slotted
screw.
___________ 3. A multi-tester is used for holding small parts or objects.
___________ 4. A soldering iron is used to join two or more metal conductors with
the support of soldering led melted around it.
5. A side-cutter pliers is used for cutting or trimming of connecting wires or terminal
leads in the circuit board.
B. Let us check your prior knowledge about the new lesson by arranging the
jumbled letters.
1. L C B A E - _____________ 3. R P E C O P - _____________ 2. S E I W R - _____________
4. E P W R O - _____________ 3. C R O N D O U T C____________
C. Label the parts of the circuit.
  What Is It
Basic Electronic Equipment

Multimeter/Multitester - are tools used

to measure current, voltage and
resistance. The primary difference
between the two is the display, an
analog multimeter (Fig. A) uses a
needle to show the value, while a
digital multimeter (Fig. B) will show
the results as numbers on a screen.

Portable Electric Handrill – is used for

boring hole/s in the plastics chassis or
metal chassis

Multi-Volts Power Supply – is used to

supply the desired direct current
voltages in the circuit

Occupational Health and Safety with the use of electronic tools and
equipment:
• Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance.
• Use the right tool for the job.
• Examine each tool for damage before use and do not use damaged tools.
• Operate tools according to the manufacturers’ instructions.
• Provide and properly use the right personal protective equipment.

When working with electronic equipment or with electrical wiring, it may from
time to time become necessary to splice or join wires together. Splices and joints
are essentially the same thing. Several different methods of doing this exist. The
fundamental necessities of an effective splice include making sure the wires are
securely fastened to each other even without solder and that they are well-soldered
to avoid corrosion. All wire joints must also be taped with electrical tape after
soldering.
Wires and cables are one of the basic materials needed in electronic and
electrical purposes. It comes in different forms and sizes. In this lesson we will
explore on the assorted electrical wires and cables.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS: ASSORTED WIRES AND CABLE
Wires- are those conductors 3.26mm or No.8AWG and smaller in sizes.
• a single conductor (material most commonly being copper or aluminum)
Cables - are those which are larger than the wires.
•two or more insulated wires wrapped in one jacket
Classification of Wires and Cables
Stranded Wire- contains a group of wires twisted to form a metallic string
Solid Wire - consists only of single conductor.
Types of Wires and Cables

COPPER OR ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS •

1.60mm-500mm2 Stranded and Solid
•These are bare wires used for
overhead transmission lines and for
ground wires
THERMOPLASTIC WIRES (TYPE TW)
•Copper 1.60mm- 500mm2 Solid and
Stranded • These wires are flame
retardant, moisture and oil resistant
used for building wiring in dry and wet
locations
FIBER-OPTIC CABLE, also known as an
opticalfiber cable, is an assembly
similar to an electrical cable, but
containing one or more optical fibers
that are used to carry light.
FLAT CORD (TYPE SPT). 1.02mm-
1.60mm Stranded • This has two sets of
stranded conductors separated by
insulators. It is usually used for portable
electrical equipment and for extension
wiring of a single bulb.
 COAXIAL CABLE •This is used for radio
frequency antenna installation and
radar receiver installation.

POWER CABLE 3.36 mm – 1,000 MCM •

This is used for underground, aerial,
duct and direct burial wiring from 6,000
volts to 35 kilovolts
NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE (TYPE
NM). 1.60mm-2.60mm Solid •This has 2
or 3 conductors inside the cable used
for exposed or concealed installation in
buildings.

SERVICE DROP CABLE 4.11 mm – 11.68

mm • This is an aluminum conductor
with neutral messenger used for a
service drop cable.

WIRING DIAGRAM
A wiring diagram is a simple visual representation of the physical connections
and physical layout of an electrical system or circuit. It shows how the electrical
wires are interconnected and can also show where fixtures and components may be
connected to the system. Use wiring diagrams to assist in building or manufacturing
the circuit or electronic device. They are also useful for making repairs. For
example, a home builder will want to confirm the physical location of electrical
outlets and light fixtures using a wiring diagram to avoid costly mistakes and
building code violations.
Electrical Theory
Direct Current and Alternating Current
Direct Current or DC is the first type of current because it was easy to produce. This
type of current always flows in one direction. One of the disadvantages of using DC
is the excessive voltage drop and power loss in the power lines in a longdistance
transmission. Batteries are common sources of direct current.
Alternating Current or AC is the solution to the problem of DC. AC allows the flow of
current in two directions. Today, it is possible to step‐up electricity, a power station,
transmit it to any distant place and step it down to for consumption. A transformer
is the device used for stepping‐up or stepping‐down AC voltage. Common sources of
AC are found in our AC outlet (Typically, 220 volts, in the Philippines).
Parts of an Electric Circuit
A Simple circuit contains the minimum things needed to have a functioning electric
circuit. A simple circuit requires the following:

• AC/DC source
▪ Equipment that will operate on either an AC or DC power source
▪ Battery – A dc voltage source containing two or more cells that convert
chemical energy to electrical energy.
 ▪ Cell‐ Single unit used to convert chemical energy into a DC electrical
voltage.
• Fuse is a safety device used to protect an electrical circuit from the effect of
excessive current. Its essential component is usually a strip of metal that will melt
at a given temperature. It is usually rated in Amperes, which represent the
maximum continuous current it could handle without blowing.
• Conductor (wires & cables) in most circuits consists of one or more wires. The
conductor must form a closed loop from the source of voltage and back again. In the
circuit above, the wires are connected to both terminals of the battery, so they form
a closed loop.
• Switch is a device used to break an electric current or transfer it to another
conductor. Switches are commonly used to open or close a circuit. Closed is the ON
position, while open is OFF position. Normally, switch is installed in series with the
line carrying current from the power source to the load.
• Light bulbs that convert electrical energy to other forms of energy. In the case of
a light bulb, electrical energy is converted to light and
thermal energy.

SELF CHECK 1
A. Complete the table below by identifying the images in Column A and by writing
your answer in Column B.

B. Find the following words inside the box: fuse, cell, conductor, bulb, switch and
battery
A. In your notebook draw a practical circuit using the following materials. Label the
parts and give its function. a. Battery (3V DC) b. Switch (single) c. Wire (stranded) d.
Light bulb (3V)