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0 ELECTRONICS
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Tools and Equipment in
Electronics
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Electronics
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Tools and Equipment in
Electronics
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 What I Need to Know

Are you familiar with the tools and equipment used by our technician in
repairing appliances like TV, electric fan, refrigerator, washing machine and the like?
How about fixing radio and computer set? Tools and Equipment are remarkably
significant in electronics. Without the aid of proper tools and technical aids, it is
difficult if not impossible to construct a complex IC project. In this module, you will
learn the different tools and equipment used in electronics. These tools are very
essential in building and repairing electronic machine. At the end of this module, you
are expected to answer the key questions below:

What are the tools and equipment in electronics? What are their uses?

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. identify the different tools and equipment in electronics; and

2. discuss the uses of different tools and equipment in electronics.

 What I Know

A. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is a device specifically designed to insert and tighten or to loosen and

remove screws.

a. long nose c. wire stripper

b. soldering iron d. screwdriver

2. It is used in removing soldered wires and components on printed circuit

boards for troubleshooting and repair purposes.

a. soldering iron c. de-soldering tool

b. side cutter d. electric drill

3. A place where the soldering iron is placed during usage.

a. Soldering tool stand c. electric drill

b. long nose d. metal file

4. It is used for holding, bending, and stretching the lead of electronic

component or connecting wires.

a. Side cutter c. flat file

b. long nose d. round file

5. Used for trimming component leads close to the circuit board.

a. Side cutters c. Phillips

b. multi-tester d. round file

B. For nos. 6-15 identify the tools with their actual picture. Write the letter of the
correct answer. Choose the correct answer below.

6. De-soldering tool 11. Cutter

7. Soldering iron 12. Paint brush
8. Soldering stand 13. Hacksaw
9. Long nose pliers 14. Wire splicer
10. Portable electric drill 15. Magnifying glass
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H.

B.

C. I.

D.

J.

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LESSON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN
3 ELECTRONICS

Hand tools are necessity for constructing electronics circuits. Basic hand
tools used in electronics are driving tools, splicing tools, soldering tools, boring
tools, cutting tools and auxiliary tools. Aside from hand tools, measuring
instruments are also needed for more precise and quality output. In this
connection, three of the most used instruments are presented here for you to get
familiar with their uses and function. Are you ready to learn? Let’s start.

What’s In

Let’s review our last module. Can you classify which are conductors,
semiconductors and insulators on the given example below?

1. arsenic
2. plastic
3. carbon
4. copper
5. silver
6. Aluminium
7. wood
8. rubber,
9. germanium
10. glass

The conductivity of a material describes its ability to conduct electrical current.

Conductivity can also be measured using devices and tools. And for our today’s
lesson you are going to learn and enumerate different tools and equipment in
electronics.
11.
 What’s New

Our topic for today is about the tools and equipment used in electronics. This time we
will have an activity. Below is a Word Search Puzzle. What you are going to do is to
find words that are related in our topic. The words may show up horizontally,
vertically, corner to corner (in reverse or upward). Once you found the word, ring it on
the puzzle

O S C I L L O S C O P E R H Y
H J L O N G N O S E R F T E G
D S I D E C U T T E R D D S G
J K L C B N R E T D W Z C G S
H S F T R W G S R W R Q O F S
S G R W V N E J O U I I V A E
U H R H S T A Z X L G E L I L
R E Y Q I Y R F W H D K L L I
B S I T D O W I L L T E J Q F
H S L R Q A Q L K L M N R B T
R U K S Y C O E Q P L F G S A
M X C S K L W C R Y C Z X M L
S C R E W D R I V E R W E R F

Are you familiar with the words in the puzzle? What is your idea about
those words?
 What is It

Student Information Sheet:

Read carefully the information sheet below and find out how much you
have learned in our lesson by answering the activities below.

DRIVING TOOLS

Driving tools are made from hardened steel tools that help in accomplishing
tasks. Some of the tasks include installations, repairs and maintenance which
requires standard length driving tools, extended length driving tools and offset
driving tools.

Screwdriver is a tool definitely intended to insert and tighten or to loosen and

remove screws. It consists a head or a tip which engages with a screw, a mechanism
to apply torque by rotating the tip and some way to position and support the
screwdriver. A hand screwdriver contains an almost cylindrical handle of a size and
shape to be held by a human hand and an axial shaft fixed to the handle, the tip of
which is designed to fit a specific type of screw. The handle and shaft permit the
screwdriver to be positioned and supported when rotated to apply torque A run of
the mill hand screwdriver contains an around barrel shaped handle of a size and
shape to be held by a human hand and a pivotal shaft fixed to the handle, the tip of
which is molded to fit a specific sort of screw. The handle and shaft permit the
screwdriver to be situated and bolstered when turned to apply force.

Blade

Shank

Handle
TYPES OF SCREWDRIVERS

a. Slotted Screwdriver is a tool used to drive or fasten negative slotted screws.

b. Phillips Screwdriver is a tool used to drive or fasten positive slotted screws.

It is a screwdriver that could take larger torque and could offer tighter
fastenings.

c. Jeweler's Screwdriver Set is a set of tiny screw drivers consists of slotted and
Phillips screwdrivers.

d. Allen Screwdriver- Most people call these Allen wrenches, but they actually
drive screw. It is used to drive or fasten hexagonal screws. The head has
hexagonal hole twisted by an Allen key. An alley key is a hexagonal shaped
wrench curve in letter-L. The Allen Key was invented by Gilbert F. Heublein.
SOLDERING TOOLS

Soldering is one of the key processes in the production of electronic equipment.

Soldering permits electronic components to be electrically joined and also held in
place.

1. Soldering Iron is a device for applying heat to dissolve solder in attaching

two metal parts. A soldering iron is consist of a heated metal tip and an
insulated handle. For electronic work, wires are usually soldered to printed
circuit boards, other wires, or small terminals. A low-power iron (20-30
Watts) is right for this work. Solder for electronics used contains small cores
of flux, like the wires inside a mains flex. The flux is corrosive, like an acid,
and it cleans the metal surfaces as the solder dissolves. This is why you
must dissolve the solder actually on the joint, not on the iron tip.

Always rinse your hands after using solder, this is especially vital with
traditional solder because it contains lead which is poisonous.

2. Soldering Tool Stand is where the soldering iron is placed during usage. This
will keep the soldering iron away from combustible materials. The stand
often comes with a sponge used in washing the tip of the soldering iron.
 3. Desoldering Tool is a tool used in removing soldered wires and components on
printed circuit boards for troubleshooting and restoration purposes.

SPLICING TOOLS

When two electric wires are combined together, the joint formed is usually
called a splice. A good splice should not only be mechanically safe, it also forms
an electrical connection which is just as effective conductor as the wire itself.

1. Long Nose is used for holding, twisting, and elongating the lead of electronic
component or connecting wires.

2. Side Cutter is a wire-cutting pliers, though they are not used to grip or turn
anything, but are used to cut wires.

3. Wire Stripper is a pair of contrasting blades much like scissors or wire

cutters.
BORING TOOLS

Boring is the method of expanding a hole that has already been drilled (or cast),
by means of a single-point cutting tool (or of a boring head containing several such
tools).

1. 12v Mini-Drill is a tool used to bore or drill holes in the printed circuit board
(PCB) with sizes from 1/32” – 1/16”.

2. Portable Electric Drill is a tool used for boring hole(s) in plastic or metal chassis
with the use of drill bits having sizes from 1/6” to approximately 1/4”.

METAL FILES

These are tools having a series of sharp, parallel ridges or teeth. Most files have a
thin, sharp tang at one end to which a handle can be fitted.

1. Flat File is parallel in width and tapered in thickness; they are used for
plane surfaces and edges.
 2. Half Round File is tapered in width and thickness, coming to a point, and is
thinner than a standard half round and used for filing inside of rings.

3. Round File is also called rat-tail file which is gradually tapered and used
for various tasks that require a circular tool, such as broadening round
holes or cutting a scalloped edge

CUTTING TOOLS

A cutting device or cutter is any tool that is used to eliminate or remove some
materials from the work piece by means of shear distortion. Cutting can be done by
single-point or multipoint tools.

1. Utility Knife is a common tool used in cutting various trades and crafts
for a different of purposes.
 2. Hacksaw is used for cutting metals. Some have pistol grips which keep
the hacksaw stable and easy to grip. The small hand-held hacksaws
contain of a metal arch with a handle that fits around a narrow, rigid
blade.

3. Side Cutters are for trimming component leads close to the circuit
board

AUXILIARY TOOLS

1. Magnifying Glass is a convex lens which is used to produce a magnified image

of an object. The lens is generally mounted on a frame with a handle. Roger
Bacon is the first inventor of the magnifying glass. A magnifying glass works by
producing a magnified virtual image of an object behind the lens. Some
magnifying glasses are foldable with built-in light.
 2. Paint Brush is made of bristles set in handle, used for cleaning dirty parts of a
circuit or an object aside from using it for painting.

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

1. Multitester or Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter is an equipment that combines

three functions: as a voltmeter that measures both ac and dc voltages;
an ohmmeter that measures resistance; and milliammeter that
measures small amount of dc current. High priced VOM can be used to
measure
sound level in decibels, capacitance in microfarad, temperature in oC or
o
F , and high voltage in kilovolts, etc. With all these capabilities and
usefulness of the VOM, it is a must for the electronics technician or
radio mechanic to be familiar with the VOM.

Parts and function of multitester

Needle/pointer scale

Test probes
dial/ infinity
knob Zero ohm adjuster

Range selector
Negative probe

Range Positive probe

a. Pointer– is a needle-shaped rod that moves over the scale of a meter.

– It is mechanically linked to the moving coil. It shows the measured values on

the multimeter.

b. Range Selector Knob- (also known as selector switch) makes it possible to

choose different function and range of the meter.

c. Adjustment Screw– makes it possible to change the pointer to the zero

position of the scale.

d. Scale– is a sequence of marking used for reading the value of quantity. Scale can
have different types of scale, for voltage and current readings the scales have
generally linear which mean equal division for resistance.

e. Test Probe- Positive (red color) negative (black color) is used to connect the circuit
to the electric components being tested.

f. Zero-Ohm Adjuster– it is a knob used to zero-in the pointer before measuring

resistance.

2. Oscilloscope. An oscilloscope is commonly abbreviated CRO, for

cathode-ray

Oscilloscope or scope is a piece of electronic test equipment that permits signal

voltages to be viewed, usually as a two-dimensional graph of 1 or more electrically
potential differences plotted as a function of time or of some other voltage.
3. Signal generator is a device which creates simple wave forms. It is consist of
an electronic oscillator, a circuit that is capable of producing a repetitive
waveform. These are naturally used in simple electronics repair and
design where they are used to stimulate a circuit under test.
 What’s More

BASIC ELECTRONICS TOOLS

Here are some pictures and label. Classify according to their corresponding category:
driving tool, cutting tool, boring tool, splicing tool, soldering tool and auxiliary tool.

1. Long Nose

2. Magnifying Glass

3. Side Cutter

4. Portable Drill

5. Wire Stripper
6. Paint Brush

7. Flat File

Soldering Tool
8.
Stand

9. Soldering Iron

10 12V Mini Drill

 What’s More

A B C
PICTURE TOOLS NAME USES
_______1.

I. is a set of small screw

A. Half Round File drivers composed of
slotted and Phillips
screwdrivers.

_______2.

II. combines three functions:

B. oscilloscope as a voltmeter; an ohmmeter
and milliammeter that
measures small amount of dc
current.

_______3.

C. PHILLIPS
III. a device which
SCREWDRIVER
produces simple wave

_______4.
D. Signal generator IV. used to drive or fasten
positive slotted screws. It is a
screwdriver that could take
greater torque and could
provide tighter fastenings.

E. JEWELER’S V. is a piece of electronic test

SCREWDRIVER SET equipment that allows signal
voltages to be viewed

forms.
 What’s More

Analyze the statements below and identify whether true or false based on what
you have learned in this module. Write your answer on the blank provided before
the number.

_________1. An oscilloscope (commonly abbreviated CRO, for cathode-ray

oscilloscope, or scope)

_________2. An adjustment screw is a series of marking used for reading the value
of quantity.
_________3. Soldering tool is used in removing soldered wires and components on
printed circuit boards for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
_________4. Screwdriver is a device specifically designed to insert and tighten or
to loosen and remove screws
_________5. A magnifying glass is used for cleaning dirty parts of a circuit or an
object aside from using it for painting

What I Have Learned

Fill in the table with information about electronic tools and equipment. Name the tool
and give its classification and uses.

Tool classification
Tool name Uses/ Description

1.
2.

3.

4.

5.
 What I Can Do

Think about your home tools. Do you think there are tools that you need but you
don’t have? Why? Do you think you have tools at home that are useless? Why?
Write a sentence following the pattern proposed:

I think we should have a_______________ because we need it

for_______________________.

Assessment

A. Choose the letter of the correct answer on the box below.

________1. Which of the following tools would be best to use for cleaning dirty
parts of a circuit or an object aside from using it for painting?
________2. Which of the following tools would be best to use to produce a
magnified image of an object?
________3. Which of the following tools would be best to use to drive or fasten
hexagonal screws?
________4. Tool used in cutting various trades and crafts for a variety of purposes.
________5. Used for boring hole(s) in plastic or metal chassis with the use of drill
bits having sizes from 1/6” to approximately ¼.
________6. These are hand tools having a series of sharp, parallel ridges or teeth
________7. Used for holding, bending, and stretching the lead of electronic
component or connecting wires.

________8. is the process of enlarging a hole that has already been drilled (or
cast), by means of a single-point cutting tool.
________9. Is a pair of opposing blades much like scissors or wire cutters?
________10. Used for cutting metals.
________11. Often comes with a sponge used in cleaning the tip of the soldering
iron.
________12. Made from hardened steel tools that help in accomplishing tasks.
________13. Is composed of a heated metal tip and an insulated handle.
________14. Used to drive or fasten positive slotted screws.
________15. Allows electronic components to be electrically joined and also held
in place.
 A. driving tools I. magnifying glass
B. allen screwdriver J. portable electric drill
C. soldering K. hacksaw
D. utility knife L. soldering tool stand
E. wire stripper M. Brush,

Additional Activities

Link each tool with its proper uses/ description.

Tools
Uses/ Description

1. Flat File a. used in cutting various trades

and crafts for a variety of purposes.

b. set of small screw drivers

2. Wire Stripper composed of slotted and
Phillips screwdrivers

c. is parallel in width and tapered

3. Utility Knife in thickness; they are used for flat
surfaces and edges.

4. Jeweler's Screwdriver Set d. a pair of opposing blades much

like scissors or wire cutters

5. Allen Screw Driver e. It is used to drive or fasten

hexagonal screws.

6. Screwdriver
f. Tighten, loosen or remove
screw
7. Paint Brush

[Link] Tool

9. 12 V MINI-DRILL

10. Hacksaw
g. Clean dirty parts of an object

h. Drill holes in the printed circuit

board
i. Cut metals

j. Remove soldered wires

References
DepEd (2016). K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood
Education Learning Module.
DepEd (2007).Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood
Education

Prepared by:
Cleonelle Ann Cyra S.
Magbal
Subject Teacher