The Past , Present

&Future of
Electronics
--by Pragmatists

Topics
Introduction
Origin of electronics
Benefits
Drawbacks
Developments in electronics
Advantages in present electronics
Disadvantages with present technology
Upcoming technology
Pros and cons of electronics
conclusions

Introduction
What is electronics?
-Use of electricity for measurement ,
control , communications , computing
and similar applications.
Use of electronics in daily life
-Alarms , lights , calculators ,
televisions , computers , telephones ,
fridges ,microwave ovens , etc.

Introduction

Thomas Alva Edisons invention of bulb.

Valve technology-developed by Sir J A Fleming

-triode valve developed by Lee de
Forest
-further development led to
introduction of radio , television and
early form of computer

Important subjects of
Electronics
Radio waves
-Waves of electromagnetic energy
that travel at the speed of light.
-Prediction-James Clerk Maxwell.
First demonstration-Heinrich Hertz.
Radar- Radio Detection and Ranging
-Involves transmission and reflection of
radio waves.
Transistors
It is an electronic component used to control
electric current and to provide amplification

Important subjects of
Electronics
Integrated Circuits
Small chips of material incorporating the
functions of several separate components of
a conventional electrical circuit
Microprocessor
Integrated circuit that contains all the
functions of a computers central processing
unit .
Batteries-source of electrical
energy

Origin of Electronics

Benefits
Time conservation
Work made easy
Heavy jobs reduced
Storage of information
Access to information when needed
Telecommunication

Drawbacks
Processing time
Machine based working
Very less features
Bulky gadgets
Require pre-knowledge about gadgets

Development in
Electronics
Development of integrated circuits
Wide applications of microprocessors
digital watches , hand held computers and
electronic gaming.
Development in digitalization of audio
signals- measuring amplitude of signal at
short intervals.
Medical Electronics-progressed from
computerized axial tomography and the use
of C-scanners

Developments in
Electronics

VLSI Circuits (Very Large Scale Integrated)

Broadband Communication Systems

Typewriters-replaced by Computers which are

networked-can communicate with one another

Old fashioned roll of stamps replaced-automatic

electronic mailing machines

Developments in computer systems-introduction

of tablet-mini size handy computer

Advantages

Printing made easy

Several copies of
documents
Photostat machines
Hand held tape
recorders
Computer writingmore effective-tools
for spelling and
grammar

Internet-connects all
over the world
www-Huge resource of
information
Mobile devices with
technological
advancements
Benefits of tracking
system , digital maps
Technology in
education

Disadvantages

Careless usageirrepairable problems

Threat to confidential
information
Manufacturing
materials-plastics-non
bio-degradable
Process of
manufacturingpollutes environment

Upcoming Technology
Vote by e-mail
Robotic Dragonfly
DARPA Pix-net Camera
Heat Sink

Upcoming Technology
30 futuristic phones
Controlling TV by hand
An call from plant
Flying cars
Self driving cars

Advantages of
Electronics
Sharing televised pictures , conversations ,
graphics , circuits and interactive software.
People-auditory impairment-communicate
easily.
Some jobs-conducted from home.
Acquiring a job-easy-official proceedingsforwarded from home.

Advantages of
Electronics
Storage of communicated messages and
important information.
Economically viable
Speed
Electronic journals-easily searchable
-interactive
-accessible
-links

The Dark Shadow of

Electronics
Security issues-hackers.
Computers-affected by viruses.
Difficulties-processing bulky data-providing
feedback.
Duplication of electronic data.
Problems-e-mail privacy.
Cyber addiction

Conclusion
Electronic gadgets-part of our daily life.
Overcome many difficulties-make tasks
easy.
Advantages as well as disadvantages
associated with electronics.
Precautions must be taken while using
technological equipments.
New technologies-which can
overcome present
disadvantages