Electrical device

They can be contrasted with traditional mechanical devices which depend on different power sources like fuels or human physical strength.

Electronic devices are a specialized kind of electrical devices in which electric power is predominantly used for data processing rather than the generation of mechanical forces.

To better differentiate between both classes, electric devices that emphasize physical work are also called electromechanical.

[1][2][3] Due to their dependence on electric power sources, in general well-evolved power grids, electric devices and their power consumption pattern have moved into the focus of smart metering.

It usually consists of an enclosure, a variety of electrical components, and often a power switch.