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electronics
The field of physics and technology concerned with controlling electric current through components such as transistors and diodes, as well as with electronic circuits.
Er studiert Elektrotechnik mit dem Schwerpunkt Elektronik.
He is studying electrical engineering with a focus on electronics.
The ending '-ik' often marks a feminine noun that describes a field or discipline. Other examples are 'Physik' (physics), 'Mathematik' (mathematics), or 'Technik' (technology / engineering).
Die moderne Robotik basiert auf fortschrittlicher Elektronik.
Modern robotics is based on advanced electronics.
The word 'Elektronik' (electronics) is almost always used in the singular in all its meanings. It is a collective term that is not counted.
Die ganze Elektronik in diesem Auto ist vernetzt.
All the electronics in this car are networked.
The context reveals the meaning: 'Elektronik studieren' (to study electronics) refers to the field. 'Die Elektronik des Geräts' (the electronics of the device) refers to the components. 'Elektronik kaufen' (to buy electronics) refers to the devices themselves.
Er ist Spezialist für die Elektronik von Flugzeugen.
He is a specialist in aircraft electronics.
In everyday language, 'Elektronik' (electronics) often refers to an entire category of products. A very common compound is 'Unterhaltungselektronik' (consumer electronics), which includes televisions, consoles, and sound systems.
Am Black Friday gibt es oft Rabatte auf Unterhaltungselektronik.
On Black Friday, there are often discounts on consumer electronics.
hardware
'die Hardware' and 'die Elektronik' can both refer to the technical parts of a device. 'Hardware' is used especially for computers and means the physical parts that you can touch, for example a screen, hard drive, or keyboard. 'Elektronik' refers more to the electronic components and circuits inside the device. The words can be confused because both are not regular software. Practically speaking: with 'Hardware', you think of the device and its parts; with 'Elektronik', more of what works electrically inside.
Nach dem Wasserschaden hat die Elektronik der Kamera nicht mehr funktioniert.
After the water damage, the camera's electronics stopped working.
Wir müssen die Hardware austauschen, weil der alte Computer zu langsam ist.
We need to replace the hardware because the old computer is too slow.