Electronics allows the creation of circuits that make possible the conversion and distribution of electrical energy to process information.
We must go back to Greek to know the etymological origin of the word electronic . Specifically, we can determine that it comes from the union of two clearly differentiated lexical parts: elektron, which translates as "amber" and the suffix - iko , which means "relative to."
The analysis of electrons and the application of its principles in different contexts is known as electronics . It can be said, therefore, that the notion of electronics refers to what is linked to the electron , which is one of the essential particles of atoms.
Electronics according to engineering and physics
Engineering and physics are responsible for the development and analysis of systems created from the movement and control of electrons that have a charge of electricity .
The so-called electronic circuits enable the conversion and distribution of electrical energy, so they can be used in the processing and control of information . At a general level it can be said that an electronic system is made up of sensors (which are also called inputs or transducers ) that receive physical signals and transform them into current signals ( voltage ). The system circuits interpret and convert, in turn, the sensor signals that reach the actuators (or outputs ), which once again convert the voltage into physical signals, now useful.
Electronic signals , on the other hand, can be divided into two groups: analog (whose number of values is finite) or digital (which work with finite values).
Electronic music emerged in the 1970s.
a type of music
It is also important to emphasize that the term in question has given rise to the birth of a new type of art. More precisely, we are referring to the well-known electronic music , which is called that because it is based on the use of electronic instruments and technology.
Electronic music, understood as a popular genre, we can determine that it made its appearance in the 1970s thanks to groups such as the Californian group The Residents, which continues to play an important role in this artistic sector thanks to its more than forty record works.
From those origins closest to the common population, this music has evolved to give rise to another more specific genre, which is electronic dance music. This is one that is composed to be heard and danced to basically in nightclubs and entertainment venues with similar characteristics.
DJ's are the professionals in charge of making and "playing" this type of songs that experienced great growth especially in the 90s. Among the distinguished figures within this type of music we must highlight Bob Sinclair, David Guetta, The Chemical Brothers, Metro Station, Moby or Paul Van Dyck .
consumer electronics
The notion of consumer electronics is used to name all electrical equipment that is used daily at home or in the workplace.
A television , a DVD player , a telephone and a computer are examples of consumer electronics products, which allow the development of a million-dollar industry.