An electric component can be described, as an electronic element with at least two or more metallic pads or connecting leads. Usually, an electronic component is connected to another component i.e.; a printed circuit board to produce an electronic circuit, by the process of soldering. An electronic component can be packaged and purchased on its own i.e.; capacitor, transistor or resistor, or an electronic component can be purchased in groups, such as integrated circuits. These are widely available from any electronic component distributor. Usually electronic components are mechanically stabilized, and by being enclosed within synthetic resin are protected from environmental influences. Electronic components are either passive or active. Passive components do not have gain or directionality, and active components do have gain and directionality.