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PHILIPPINE STATE COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS
Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City

AE 212
BASIC ELECTRONICS MODULE

Module 1: Introduction to Electrical and Electronics

Learning Outcomes:

Table of Contents

Devices
Title

Introduction
Comparison Chart
Definition of Electrical

Definition of
Electronic Device
Key Differences
Between Electrical
and Electronics
Devices
Reference
Activities
Page

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Time Allotment
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 IV. Core Content

Introduction
The major difference between the electrical and electronic devices is that the
electrical devices convert the electrical energy into the other form of energy
like heat, light, sound, etc. whereas the electronic device controls the flow of
electrons for performing the particular task. The other differences between
the electrical and electrical devices are illustrated below in the comparison
chart.

The electrical and electrons both are interrelated with each other. The
electrical is the flow of electrons, and the electronics is the technique of
controlling the flow of electrons for doing the particular work. The working
principle of both of them are same, i.e., uses the electrical energy for doing
work.

Comparison Chart
Basis For Comparison Electrical Device Electronics Device
Definition It is defined as the device The device which
which uses the electrical controls the flow of
energy for performing electrons for performing
the work. the particular task is
known as the electronics
devices.
Material Used Metals like copper and Semiconductor material
aluminum are used for like silicon, germanium
the conduction of etc.
current.
Operating Principle Convert the electrical Uses the electrical
energy into other forms energy for performing
of energy. the particular task.
Current Alternating Current Direct Current
Voltage Works on high voltage. Works on low voltage
Power consumption More Less
Manipulation Do not manipulate the It manipulates the data.
data
Response Time Fast Slow
Required Space More Less
Safe Less More
Uses For doing mechanical For amplifying the weak
work. signal or for coding and
decoding the
information.
Examples Transformer, motor, Transistor, diode,
generator etc. microprocessor, flip-flop,
amplifier, etc.

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Definition of Electrical Devices

The devices which convert the current into other forms of energy or work
such type of devices is known as the electrical devices. It uses the metal for
conduction. The electrical devices mainly work on the high alternating
current. The power consumption of the electrical devices is also very high.

The electrical devices are more dangerous and less reliable because it causes
the hazardous electrical shock. The size of the electrical devices is very large,
and hence it requires more space.

Example – The fan is the electrical devices which convert the electrical current
in the form of rotational motions. The electric bulb, lamp, tube light, converts
the current into light. The heater converts the current into heat, etc.

Definition of Electronic Device

The devices which control the flow of electrons for performing the particular task
such type of devices is known as the electronic devices. The word electronics
means the study of the behavior of electrons under the effect of electric field. The
electronic components are mainly classified into two types; they are the active
component and the passive component.

The component which delivers energy is known as the active component, and the
devices which receive energy is known as the passive component. The electronics
have three main active components and the two main passive components. The
resistor, capacitor and inductor are the names of the active components while the
tube devices and the semiconductor are the passive components of the
electronics devices.

The resistor opposes the flow of current and the capacitor store the electrical
energy. The inductor produces the inductances. The tubes devices and the
semiconductor are the platforms used for the movements of electrons. When the
electric field applied across the tube and semiconductor, the electrons are
energized and start accelerating.

For example – The transistor is an electronic device used for amplifying the weak
signal. The photodiode converts the light energy into electrical energy etc.

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 Key Differences Between Electrical and Electronics Devices

The following are the key differences between the electrical and electronic
devices.

1. The electrical device changes the current into another form of energy like
heat, light, etc. whereas the electronic device controls the movement of
electrons for performing the operation.
2. The electrical devices use copper and aluminum wires for the flow of
electrical current whereas the electronics devices use the semiconductor
material.
3. The electrical devices mainly work on the alternating current whereas the
electronics device works on the direct current.
4. The electrical devices work on high voltages whereas the electronics
devices work on low voltages.
5. The power consumption of the electrical devices is more as compared to
the electronics devices.
6. The conductivity of the electrical devices is high whereas it is low for
electronics devices.
7. The electrical devices do not manipulate the data whereas the electronic
devices manipulate the data.
8. The electrical device directly works on the current due to which it gives the
quick response.The electrons are the only moving charge of the electronic
device and hence their response time is less.
9. The electrical device is heavy and larger in size and hence requires more
space whereas the electronics components are very smaller and placed on the
single chip or we can say it requires very less space.
10. The electrical device is more dangerous as compared to the electronic
device because in electric devices heavy short circuit occurs because of the fault
which is very dangerous for life.
11. The fan, transformer, motor, generators are the examples of the electrical
device whereas the transistor, thyristor, microcontroller are the examples of the
electronics device.

Similarities

The electrical and electronic devices both depend on the flow of electrons for
performing the operation. Both the devices use the transformer for transmitting
the voltages. The electrical devices use both instrumental, and power transformer
and the electronic devices only use the instrumental transformer.

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Reference:
Difference between Electrical and Electronic Devices, Retrieved from:
https://circuitglobe.com/difference-between-electrical-and-electronic-
devices.html

V. Enrichment/ In-text activities

Answer the following questions. Turn in your answers in google

classroom in PDF or Document format.

1. Why it is electronic devices contributes to almost all gadgets that

provides comfortability to our modern day and age?
2. What is the main difference of electrical and electronic devices with
regards to the flow of electrons?
3. Does electrical devices consumes greater electricity consumption
compared to electronics devices?

Rubrics
Criteria Inadequate Adequate Above Exemplary Score
65%-74% 75%-84% Average 93%-100%
85%-92%
Organization Writing lacks Writing is Writing is Writing shows
logical coherent and coherent and high degree of
organization. It logically logically attention to
shows some organized. organized with logic and
coherence but Some transitions reasoning of
ideas lack unity. points remain used between points. Unity
Serious errors. misplaced and ideas and clearly leads
stray from the paragraphs to the reader to
topic. create the conclusion
Transitions coherence. and stirs
evident but Overall unity thought
not of ideas is regarding the
used present. topic.
throughout
essay.
Level of Shows some Content Content Content
Content thinking and indicates indicates indicates
reasoning but thinking and original synthesis of
most ideas are reasoning thinking and ideas, in-depth
underdevelope applied with develops ideas analysis and
d and original with sufficient evidences
unoriginal. thought on a and firm original
few ideas. evidence. thought and
support for
the topic.
Development Main points lack Main points Main points Main points

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 detailed are present well well
development. with limited developed developed
Ideas are vague detail and with quality with high
with little development. supporting quality and
evidence of Some critical details and quantity
critical thinking. thinking is quantity. support.
present. Critical Reveals high
thinking is degree of
weaved into critical
points thinking.
Format Fails to follow Meets format Meets format Meets all
format and and and formal and
assignment assignment assignment assignment
requirements; requirements; requirements; requirements
incorrect generally margins, and evidences
margins, correct spacing, and attention to
spacing and margins, indentations detail; all
indentation; spacing, and are correct; margins,
neatness of indentations; essay is neat spacing and
essay needs essay is neat and correctly indentations
attention. but may have assembled. are correct;
some essay is neat
assembly and correctly
errors. assembled
with
professional
look.
Grade:

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