electronics
Transistors and microchips
Electronics is the branch of physics and engineering dealing with the flow of electrons through circuits—the technology behind computers, televisions, radios, and countless devices.
The term also refers collectively to such devices: the electronics aisle at the store, consumer electronics.
Electronic as an adjective describes anything operating on these principles: electronic music, electronic funds transfer.
Partial electrical conductor
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- insulatorSubstance resisting energy flow
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
germanium · superconductor · piezoelectric · ferrite · copper · gold · graphene · indium
Nanoscale semiconductors with size-dependent properties
- nanostructureSub-microscopic engineered formation
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
- tunnelingDigging underground passages
sputtering · thin film · lithography · MEMS · nanowire
Main computing chip
- GPUVisual processing hardware
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- SSDChip-based storage device
HDD · processor · firmware · microcontroller · server · networking · binary · programming
Current-limiting circuit components
- capacitorsCharge-storing circuit components
- transistorsSemiconductor switching devices
- diodesOne-way current components
- inductorsComponents storing magnetic energy
LEDs · integrated circuits · microchips · relays · switches · connectors · sockets · fuses
Handheld connected computer
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
camera · smartwatch · e-reader · drone · headphones · speaker · microphone · amplifier
Sudden important advance
- miniaturizationReducing physical scale significantly
- Moore's lawTransistors double every two years
- digital revolutionTech-driven societal transformation
- wireless chargingContactless battery replenishment
OLED · flexible displays · wearables · IoT · smart home · automation · 5G · solid-state
Interactive electronic entertainment
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- home theaterDomestic entertainment system
- surround soundImmersive multi-speaker playback
- HDMIAudio-video interface standard
Bluetooth · wireless · smart TV · media player · VR headset · audio system · subwoofer · soundbar
semiconductor
Partial electrical conductor
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- insulatorSubstance resisting energy flow
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
silicon · germanium · superconductor · piezoelectric · ferrite · copper · gold · graphene · indium · tantalum
quantum dots
Nanoscale semiconductors with size-dependent properties
- nanostructureSub-microscopic engineered formation
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
tunneling · sputtering · thin film · lithography · MEMS · nanowire
CPU
Main computing chip
- GPUVisual processing hardware
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
SSD · HDD · processor · firmware · microcontroller · server · networking · binary · programming · software
resistors
Current-limiting circuit components
- capacitorsCharge-storing circuit components
- transistorsSemiconductor switching devices
- diodesOne-way current components
inductors · LEDs · integrated circuits · microchips · relays · switches · connectors · sockets · fuses · transformers
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
monitor · camera · smartwatch · e-reader · drone · headphones · speaker · microphone · amplifier · game console
breakthrough
Sudden important advance
- miniaturizationReducing physical scale significantly
- Moore's lawTransistors double every two years
- digital revolutionTech-driven societal transformation
wireless charging · OLED · flexible displays · wearables · IoT · smart home · automation · 5G · solid-state · touchscreen
gaming
Interactive electronic entertainment
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- home theaterDomestic entertainment system
- surround soundImmersive multi-speaker playback
HDMI · Bluetooth · wireless · smart TV · media player · VR headset · audio system · subwoofer · soundbar · turntable
- consumer goodscars, clothing, furniture, toys, appliances
- manufactured goodsautomobiles, appliances, auto parts, cars, trucks
- productsappliances, automobiles, cars, clothing, computers
- purchasesbook, clothing, groceries, food, shoes
- retail productsappliances, clothing, shoes, toys, toiletries
- technologycomputing, computer, internet, social media, computers
electronicsmechanical engineering
Design of machines and systems
civil engineering · structural engineering · hydraulics · pneumatics · mechanics
electronicsmechanics
Science of motion
analog systems · clockwork · hand tools · steam power · mechanical devices
electronicsmanually
Using one's hands
mechanically · by hand · nonelectronically · analog · unplugged
- Japanese electronicsTech from Japan
- electronic devicesCircuit-based machines
- electronic musicSynthesizer-based musical genre
- consumer electronicsDevices for everyday use
- electronics technicianRepairs and maintains circuits
- electronic dance musicSynthesizer-based club genre
electronic, electronically, nanoelectronics, electronic media