electronics

• Teilgebiet der Physik und Technik, das sich mit der Bewegung von Elektronen und deren Anwendung befasst; auch elektronische Geräte oder Schaltungen selbst.

The branch of physics and technology dealing with the behaviour and effects of electrons and with the circuits and equipment that employ such control.

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1. The branch of physics and engineering that studies the behaviour of electrons and their applications.B2formalscientific

   The discipline concerned with the design and application of circuits and devices that control the flow of electrons through semiconductors, vacuum tubes, and other media, forming the basis of modern communication, computation, and control systems.

   Elektronik

   • She decided to study electronics at university to become a hardware engineer.
   • The rapid progress of electronics has transformed everyday life since the mid‑20th century.
   • Fundamentals of electronics include understanding resistors, capacitors, and transistors.
   • His career in electronics led him to work on satellite communication systems.
   • Books on practical electronics often contain circuit diagrams for hobbyists.

2. Electronic circuits, components, and devices, or a system that incorporates them.B1formaltechnical

   The integrated hardware, printed circuit boards, microchips, and other parts that make up a gadget, appliance, or control unit; often used in plural form but can be treated as a singular concept when referring to the collective technology.

   Elektronik, elektronische Schaltungen und Bauteile

   • The car’s electronics control everything from engine timing to the entertainment system.
   • Water damage can easily ruin the delicate electronics inside a smartphone.
   • The company produces consumer electronics such as headphones and smart speakers.
   • Faulty electronics caused the heating system to shut down.
   • He repairs industrial electronics, including programmable logic controllers and sensors.

   Synonymecircuitry