What is purpose and diffrence between FADEC and Electronic ENgine COntrol ?

[gkraju]

Can anyone please explain me what is difference between Full Authority Digital Engine Control and ELectronic engine control in an aircraft gas turbine Engine ? What all parameters are controlled in EEC and FADEC ? What is the main difference ?

 

[JaredJames]

http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/tech_ops/read.main/20409/

I know it's another forum, but it has a good description.

The systems work together, don't think there's a difference between them.