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T he history of electronics began during the late nineteenth cen- tury. The work of several scientists contributed to the field of electron- ics. The discovery of the atom and its structure paved the way for fu- ture electronics. The entire history of electronics can be traced from the earliest vacuum tubes to the latest integrated circuits. History of Electronics

INTRODUCTION E lectronics is a branch of phys- ics that deals with the study, development, and applica- tion of electronic components and devices. Electronics have changed our way of life and play an im- portant role in the lives of human beings. From objects as small as a microprocessor to as large as a satellite, electronics have touched every sphere of life. The discovery of the electron marked the beginning of a new electronic era. The field of electronics is de- pendent on the phenomena as- sociated with electrons and their properties. These phenomena and properties are exhibited by differ- ent electronic components. A few of the electronic components are diodes, triodes, capacitors, resis- tors, semiconductors, and so on. These tiny products are used in an enormous variety of devices and machines that have a huge impact on our everyday lives.

Thomas Alva Edison

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