Do Computer Hardware Engineers have Electrical Engineering degrees?

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The discussion clarifies the distinction between Electrical Engineering and Computer Hardware Engineering, noting that Computer Hardware Engineers often hold Electrical Engineering degrees but focus more on digital systems. Computer Engineering encompasses both hardware and software aspects, while Electrical Engineering primarily deals with analog systems. Both fields have significant overlap in coursework, particularly in programming and design principles. However, Computer Engineers typically study more programming and digital design topics compared to their Electrical Engineering counterparts. The separation of these disciplines reflects the evolving nature of technology and education in engineering.
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So, I've heard that recently, the occupation of Electrical Engineers and Computer Hardware Engineers have been separated. Electrical Engineers that specialize in making computer hardware are called the latter.

I was just wondering if "Computer Hardware Engineers" still hold Electrical Engineering degrees, or something different? Do they study something else after?

Sorry for the spelling mistakes, my computer is really slowing down here and I didn't bother to check.
 
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I was just wondering if "Computer Hardware Engineers" still hold Electrical Engineering degrees, or something different? Do they study something else after?

Yes! They study.
 
A computer systems engineer is going to know:
* Programming (especially in C and asm)
* Programmable logic
* Gate delay's
* Operating systems
* Device driver code
* Physics of semiconductors
* Microcomputer design
* Logic design
* High speed digital design

Whereas, a ee would know stuff like:
* RF
* High power designs
* analog systems
 
Well let me try to clarify the separation between the two.

The two fields I believe you are talking about are Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.

Computer Engineering does not only deal with computer hardware, but anything that is digital. Whereas an Electrical Engineer deals with analog systems. Anything with a microprocessor is usually in the realm of Computer Engineering. For example computers, cell phones, digital cameras, etc.

At my university, they are two separate degrees with much overlap.

Electrical Engineers still take a bunch of programming classes, though not as much as Computer Engineers do.

As I said before, there is much overlap between the two disciplines.
 
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