Difference Between Electrical and Electronic Devices

 

Comparison Chart

Basis For Comparison	Electrical Device	Electronics Device
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 electronic devices.
Material Used	Metals like copper and aluminum are used for the conduction of current.	Semiconductor material like silicon, germanium, etc.
Operating Principle	Convert electrical energy into other forms of energy.	Uses the electrical energy for performing a 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.