Difference between Electronic and Electrical Devices

Definition

It is defined as the device which uses the electrical energy for performing the work.

The device which controls the flow of electrons for performing the particular task is known as the electronics devices.

Material Used

Metals like copper and aluminum are used for the conduction of current.

Semiconductor material like silicon, germanium etc.

Operating Principle

Convert the electrical energy into other forms of energy.

Uses the electrical energy for performing 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 data

It manipulates the data.

Response Time

Fast

Slow

Required Space

More

Less

Safe

Less

More

Uses

For doing mechanical work.

For amplifying the weak signal or for coding and decoding the information.

Examples

Transformer, motor, generator etc.

Transistor, diode, microprocessor, flip-flop, amplifier, etc.