What is the difference between electrical and electronics engineering?

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

In the engineering sector, two major domains—electrical and electronics engineering—always spark confusion among students, as both are closely related. While the principles and objectives of electrical engineering and electronics engineering align, the scope and application make them different. Although the distinction between electrical and electronics may just seem like a word, they are actually two distinct fields of engineering. First off, there is a difference between electrical and electronics careers if one is interested in either.

Electricity is a woven part of our modern technology, and we cannot think of our lives without it. Both electrical and electronics engineering play an integral role in shaping electricity as a part of the world. Are you considering a career in engineering and wondering what the distinction is between electronics and electrical engineering? Hustling to decide which to choose?

The curiosity of knowing the distinction between both will soon be resolved through our blog. Join us and scroll down further to learn the difference, eligibility, syllabus, and many more details about electrical and electronics engineering.

What is Electrical Engineering?

The study of electrical engineering indeed involves the study of physics, mechanics, optics, and related mathematics. Concepts such as electrical circuits, digital and analog circuits, communication systems, electromagnetism, and power systems are usually covered in electrical engineering.

This also involves looking after the issues or engineering problems with the transmission and distribution of electrical power over long distances. Overall, the main aim of electrical engineering is to transmit a large volume of electricity successfully.

A B.Tech. degree program in electrical engineering is recommended for those who want to pursue a career in the field. This program covers subjects like electromagnetic fields and waves, digital logic design, analog electronics, power systems, control systems, signal processing, communication systems, microelectronics and integrated circuits, instrumentation and measurement, and circuit theory.

The skills and abilities of an electrical engineer include knowledge of electrical power, understanding of buildings and the development of electrical systems, engineering mathematics, and meticulousness in the design of electrical systems. Jobs in the field of electrical engineering are available in India in a variety of industries, such as electronics, power generation, automotive, chemical defense, aerospace construction, marine, telecoms, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals. Positions such as manufacturing systems engineer, network engineer, control and instrumentation engineer, systems developer, broadcast engineer, systems analyst, and many more can be filled by an electrical engineer.

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*Before enrolling, it is advisable to verify the institute’s website as the syllabus may differ.

What is Electronics Engineering?

Electronics and communication engineering is the study of electrical devices, including their design, development, maintenance, and utilization of electronics components such as diodes, transistors, etc. to design electronic circuits and systems, as well as analog and digital signaling processing. Also involves manufacturing and assembling communication and broadcasting systems.

The primary focus of electronics engineering is to deal with the effects and behavior of electrons for developing devices, systems, equipment, and components.

Candidates interested in electronics engineering should pursue a degree specifically in electronics and communication engineering, not electrical engineering. Basic electronics, digital electronics, analog electronics, microprocessors and microcontrollers, electronic devices and circuits, communication systems, signal processing, VLSI design, embedded systems, radar and microwave engineering, control systems, optoelectronics, power electronics, computer architecture and organization, robotics and automation, integrated circuit design, and electromagnetic theory with their topics are among the major subjects covered in this branch of electronics engineering.

The necessary skills include the ability to perform engineering calculations, familiarity with electronic devices, comprehension of computer operation regardless of size, meticulous attention to detail when designing electronics systems, and awareness of the effects of your work on electrical systems. Job opportunities in electronics and communication engineering exist in various fields, such as electronic manufacturing companies, electronic design companies, engineering businesses, technology companies, and any other places to create electronic systems or devices. The roles of an electronic engineer would include Electronics Device and Development Engineer, Network Planning Engineer, Communications Engineer, Technical Director, Desktop Support Engineer, Service Engineer, and much more.

*Before enrolling, it is advisable to verify the institute’s website as the syllabus may differ.

What is the difference between Electrical and Electronics Engineering?

At first glance, the two branches appear to be closely related because they both research the applications of electricity and electromagnetism to fulfill their primary engineering objectives. Electrical engineering typically focuses on large-scale power systems, while electronics engineering primarily focuses on smaller-scale electronic devices and applications, such as television sets, LCDs, iPods, laptops, desktops, and smartphones, despite their varied applications and usefulness. While electronics refers to the study of electrons, electrical refers to the study of electric power or charge. However, both branches deal with electricity.

Although there appears to be overlap in the kinds of jobs available in the public and private sectors for both branches, GATE is one of the national entrance exams that allows students from various engineering branches to pursue higher studies and get recruited for numerous public sector undertakings.

Some prominent government exams include:

• Engineering Services Examination [ESE]
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering [GATE]
• State Engineering Services Exam
• Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer [SSC-JE] Examination
• Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Recruitment Examination

Government job opportunities in electrical engineering:

• PSUs such as NTPC, ONGC, BHEL, POWERGRID, and many more
• Roles in Indian Railways like maintenance of signaling systems, traction systems, overhead electrification, etc.
• Working on projects like defense technology projects in the Defense Research and Development Organization [DRDO]
• Regulatory roles in the power sector for the Central Power and Energy Regulatory Commission [CERC]
• Power generation, transmission, and distribution operations roles for State Electricity Boards [SEB]

Government job opportunities in electronics engineering:

• Radar systems, communication systems, electronics systems, and electronics warfare systems are roles in the Defense Research and Development Organization [DRDO].
• Responsibility like satellite design, payload development, ground support systems, etc. in the Indian Space Research Organization [ISRO]
• Bharat Electronics Limited [BEL] and Electronics Corporation of India Limited [ECIL] for defense electronics and telecommunications.
• Regulatory roles in telecommunications sectors, such as the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of India [TRAI].
• Positions in the Central and State Public Service Commissions.

FAQs

1. Is electrical engineering a good career?

Ans. Yes, electrical engineering is considered a good career with the growing demand of innovation and technology advancement with diverse opportunities.

2. Which is better between electrical and electronics engineering?

Ans. There is no such thing as better between electrical and electronics engineering. It totally depends on the interest of the students in what they want to study. If one is interested in studying electrical power, then one should go for electrical engineering and if one wants to study about design and developments of electronics devices should study for electronics engineering.

3. Is TV electrical or electronic?

Ans. TV sets consist of multiple electronic circuits and a tuner for receiving and decoding broadcast signals. All this  is the study of electronics engineering.

4. Which govt job is best for electrical engineers and electronic engineers?

Ans. Becoming an IES officer, scoring good rank in GATE exam, qualifying in DRDO, ISRO and civil services are the most common and best jobs for the electrical engineer and electronic engineer.

 

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