Outputs (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards

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Three stages in electronic systems

Input, process, output

Function of output devices

Convert electrical energy into other useful forms

Principle speakers use to create sound

Electromagnetism

Energy conversion in traditional lamps

Electrical energy into heat and light

Material used for lamp filament

Tungsten

Why tungsten used in filaments

High melting point

Traditional bulb efficiency (% light vs heat)

10% light, 90% heat

LED efficiency advantage

Convert electrical energy directly to light, less heat

Positive side of LED name

Anode

Negative side of LED name

Cathode

Type of sound buzzers produce

Single tone or buzzing noise

Type of sound speakers produce

Complex sounds and music

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