Circuit Schematic Symbols: A Comprehensive Guide, Study notes of Physics

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Circuit Schematic Symbols

Note: The schematics symbols for most major electrical components can be found in this table. However, each

component may have numerous possible representations. In cases where there is more than one common symbol we

have tried to give an alternate representation.

COMPONENT SYMBOL ALTERNATE

Ammeter

And Gate

Capacitor, Fixed, Polarized

Capacitor, Ganged, Variable

Capacitor, General

Capacitor, Variable, Single