Electronics is the branch of science and engineering which deals with the study of behavior and movement of electrons in different materials. It can also be defined as the engineering branch, which is concerned with the design of electronic circuits using different electronic components like chips, transistor, semiconductor, resistors and etc. Electronics is a vast subject and hence there are many branches of electronics. Electronic also has a wide range of applications. We shall also look at some jobs for Electronics engineers.
Branches of Electronics:
- Digital electronics:
- Analog electronics:
- Micro electronics(Integrated circuits) :
- Nano electronics:
- Opto electronics:
This branch is concerned with usage of Boolean logic and discrete signal electronics for design of electronic componenets. Eg: Computers, digital cameras.
This branch is concerned with analysis of electrical signals and relationship between signal and current or voltage. Eg: radio and audio equipment
As the word micro means small this branch is concerned with design of electronic components using materials like resistors, capacitors etc. Eg: chips, motherboards,etc.
This branch usually refers to nanotechnology for electronic components.
This branch deals with conversion of electrical energy into light energy. Example: LED(Light emitting devices), Solar cells(photovoltaic).
Applications of Electronics:
- Communication Industry:
- Entertainment Industry:
- Defense and Welfare Industry
- Medicinal Appliances:
- Design of hardware:
Communication has become very effective and fast. This is all possible due to transmission of information via radio waves
Phones and computer help us pass our boredom
Barometer is used to predict weather, Missile launching systems, Check pollution ,etc
Electronic devices are used to test and diagnosis of various diseases. Stethoscope are used to listen to our inner heart beats.
Electronics is used to design hardware of various components like mobile phones, computers, etc.
Job opportunity for Electronic Engineers in 2021:
1. Communication Officier
2. Project manager
3. Network engineering
4. Rocket science
5. Satellite engineering
6. ICT officer
7. Electronic design Engineering
8. Aerospace engineering
9. Biomedical engineering
10. Computer hard ware engineering
Frequently Asked Question:
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1. What is an electronic device?
Electronic devices are those devices which use electric current to encode, decode and transmit information. Eg: Computer, mobile phones, etc.
2. Who is the father of electronics?
Michael Faraday is the father of electronics.
3. Is coding important for electronic engineering?
Yes C, C++ and java are few programming language ECE students require to deal with embedded systems.
4. What is the scope of electronic engineering after four years?
It will have more scope as computers are becoming powerful day by day.
