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Lesson 5   Active Buzzer 
Overview 
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate a sound with an active buzzer. 
Components Required 
Name  Qty  Name  Qty 
UNO R3 or MEGA 2560  1  1KΩ Resistor  1 
Active Buzzer  1  NPN Transistor (S8050)  1 
Breadboard  1  DuPont Wire  10 
Component Introduction 
A buzzer or beeper is a device which can generate audio. An active buzzer will 
generate a tone using an internal oscillator, so all that is needed is a DC voltage. 
A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals 
and electrical power. The transistor can also be used to control the circuit conductive 
or disconnected. And the transistor is divided into two kinds, one is NPN like S8050, 
another one is PNP like S8550. 










