Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Technical Trainings

The Department of ECE is committed to provide quality technical education to its students. With this aim, we conduct value addition technical trainings of different domains of electronics and communication engineering.

Objectives of Technical Training

• To ensure that all the students have the required technical skills vital for
• Tech graduates to be successful professional.
• To seize the best employment opportunities.
• To ensure that students are able to perform at the outset of employment.
• To bridge the gap between industry and academia and deliver standard training modules which are more advanced and job oriented.

The department offers the following technical trainings:

Training #1

Front End VLSI Design & Back End VLSI Design

Objectives:

VLSI devices encompass us. The objective to impart this training is to make students proficient in the field of chip design, verification and familiarize them with the complete cycle of fabrication of an integrated circuit. There is an enormous need of qualified VLSI experts in semiconductor industry. This training aims at creating engineers with strong knowledge base of digital electronics, integrated circuit design, test and verification.

Outcomes

A student who successfully completes this training will have:

• Strong foundation in digital electronics
• Knowledge of SPICE Modelling
• Custom design of integrated circuits
• Delay and Power analysis of high density VLSI circuits
• Design and Verification using Verilog
• FPGA Implementation of logic designs

Module for back End VLSI Design

Module for Front End VLSI Design

Duration:

100 hours (20 hours per week)

Impact on Placement:

• Practical applications include, microprocessors in PCs and smartphones, digital cameras, embedded systems, etc.
• Knowledge of VLSI and its design tools allows us to produce designs which will positively impact the whole society (size & power).
• In the VLSI chip design and verification alone, 20,000 to 30,000 engineers are currently employed with over 200,000 engineers working in the broader semiconductor industry, including embedded systems development and board-level hardware design.
• Students can apply for jobs like: Design Verification Engineer, System Level Verification Engineer, ASIC Verification Engineer, VLSI Verification Engineer, Functional Verification Application Engineer.
• These job openings are available usually at companies who design and/or manufacture semiconductors, electronic products and IT hardware.
• The average salary of a VLSI professional with 0-5 years of experience is more than Rs. 5,50,000 p.a. (source: Payscale). This is higher than the average salary of a B. Tech graduate.
• The ECE Department has industrial tie-ups with leading companies like Truechip, Entuple and Elbrus labs.

The Centre of Exellence:

• The Centre of Excellence in VLSI Design has been developed under grant received from AICTE under MODROB scheme.
• The CoE has industrial collaborations with Truechip, Entuple, Cadence & Elbrus Labs (In Process).
• The students are trained to be placed in Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Soctronics, TrueChip.

Target Companies

• Cadence
• Synopsys
• Truechip
• Elbrus Labs
• ST Microelectronics
• Qualcomm

In addition to the above major companies, there are a significant number of start-ups and SMEs in regions like Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru.

The Centre of Excellence in VLSI in the department is a corporate training Lab for Truechip and Elbrus Labs.

Training #2

Embedded Systems and IoT

Objectives:

An embedded system is a combination of hardware and software provided that both should be synchronized with each other. Some examples are : industrial machines, automobiles, medical equipment, cameras, household appliances, airplanes, vending machines etc.
The Arduino is an open-source computer hardware/software platform for building digital devices and interactive objects that can sense and control the physical world around them.
The objective of this training is to make the students familiar with the Arduino platform in terms of the physical board and libraries and the IDE (Integrated Development Environment). The course also covers programming the Arduino using C code and accessing the pins on the board via the software to control external devices. With this module student will get firm career growth in Electronics domain.

Outcomes

• After the completion of the course, the students will be specialized in Embedded System Design using Arduino.
• The students will be specialized in sending data on server and internet. They will be capable to make a wireless sensor network.

Module

M1: ARDUINO based Embedded System Design

• Embedded System design: Basics (13 hours)
• Learning Arduino Platform (18 hours)
• The basic sensors and actuators using Arduino (12 hours)
• Controlling embedded system based devices using Arduino (15 hours)

M2: IoT using Arduino

• Introduction to internet of things (IoT) (5 hrs.)
• Hand on practice on Gateway (10 hrs.)
• Project on IoT based Weather Monitoring (7 hrs.)

Duration:

80 hours (4-5 weeks)

Impact on Placement:

• Students will get better knowledge of programming and how to implement it for actual development requirements in the industrial projects and applications.
• Students will learn how to design, develop, test, support and deploy desktop, custom web, and mobile applications.
• Design and improve testing and maintenance activities and procedures
• Design, implement and develop important applications in an Advanced Embedded environment.
• Increased chances of working in leading software companies like Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, TCS, IBM and many more along with Electronics hardware company (Intel, Samsung, Microchip etc.)
• Able to understand lifecycle of product development and challenges.

Some typical job roles which can be benefitted by this training:

• Data Scientist
• IoT Product Manager
• IoT Architect
• IoT Developer
• IoT Cloud Engineer
• Hardware Engineers

The Centre of Exellence:

• This Centre of Excellence for Texas Instruments Embedded System &IoT Lab is developed in technical association with Texas Instruments.
• The students are trained to be placed in National Instruments, Texas Instruments, Mentor Graphics etc.
• Another CoE for Wireless Sensor network has been developed under the Visvesaraya Research Proposal Scheme (VRPS) under AKTU, Lucknow.
• The CoE has industrial collaborations with National Instruments (NI).
• The students are trained to be placed in Tech – Mahindra, Azure Virtual Nertwork, CISCO and Wisense.

Target Companies

Qualcomm Snapdragon, Renesas, ST microelectronics embedded systems, NXP semiconductors, Texas instruments, Intel, Analog Devices, Cypress semiconductors, Toshiba, Maxim integrated, NEC, Microchip Embedded controller.

The Centre of Excellence is the Corporate Training Lab for System Infra Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Training #3

Optical, Microwave and Antenna Design

Objectives:

To enable the students to learn and get exposed to latest hardware and software tools. And excel in the field of RF and microwave engineering. This expertise will hence, boost the quality of research and projects. And help students to be industry ready in the field of RF, Antenna and microwave.

Outcomes

After training in RF, Antenna and Microwave students will be able to: -

• Carry out research and innovation in the core areas like RF Circuit analysis, sub system design and Wireless Communication.
• Demonstrate the skills required in, Microwave and RF communication sectors.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of RF and Microwave communication with an ability to evaluate, analyze and synthesize complex problems.
• The course would lay the foundation for further exploring the vast area of microwave engineering analysis and design
• Publish research work in reputed journals.
• Students can get placement in RF industry also.

Module for back End VLSI Design

Duration:

80 hours (20 hours per week)

Impact on Placement:

The training is intended to provide exposure to Design Tool Electromagnetic Structure Simulator Ansoft HFSS, 3D fabrication and printing machine and Vector Network Analyzer for testing. These are practically used in all industries related to communication and defence sector. This training bridges the gap between industry and academia and positively impacts placements as it covers following avenues:

1. Millimeter-Wave Frequencies for Cellular Communications

Millimeter-wave frequencies at 28 and 39 GHz for cellular communications present significant economic and performance challenges for the wireless community.

2. High Power generation applications

Gallium-nitride (GaN) and silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technologies are enabling new levels of performance when used in high power amplifiers for generation of power in kWs and MWs.

3. Defence Electronics Continues to Drive RF/Microwave Growth

Communications, missile defence, smart munitions, electronic surveillance, and countermeasure systems—as well as space-based electronics—have all been identified as key areas of government investment, and all have significant RF/microwave concepts ingrained in their design. More specifically, phased-array antenna technologies, advanced communications, and high-efficiency solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) products are all areas of electronics content that are expected to grow significantly.

The Centre of Exellence:

• The Centre of Excellence for Optical, Microwave and Antenna Design has been developed under grant received from AICTE under MODROB scheme.
• The CoE has industrial collaboration with Optimum Vikings Satcom Pvt. Ltd., Marvel Innovate Systems, ST Microelectronics (In Process).
• The students are trained to be placed in Anritsu, Agilent, Astra Microwaves, Vikings Satcomm Pvt. Ltd., Marvel Innovate Systems & ST Microelectronics.

Target Companies

Govt. Sector: ISRO, DRDO, SAMEER, Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Railways
Private Sector: Anritsu, Entuple Technologies, Agilent, Marvel Innovate.

The Centre of Excellence in Optical, Microwave & Antenna Design is the Corporate Training Lab for Optimum Vikings Satcom Pvt. Ltd. and Marvel Innovate Systems

Training #4

Industrial Automation (PLC, HMI, Drives, Pneumatics)

Objectives:

The aim of training program is to provide a platform for industry – academia interaction through hands-on training programs, project development, expert lectures, and industrial visits to improve the skill set of students in the area of Industrial automation.

Outcomes

• Students become familiar with typical components of automation
• Students acquire the knowledge of designing programmable logic circuits
• Students are able to design and interface pneumatic systems like coolers, dryers, compressors, etc.

Module

Duration:

80 hours (2-4 hours per day)

Impact on Placement:

• The students get familiar with the industrial terminology and technology, which helps them during interview process.
• The project development using industrial grade devices helps students to represent their knowledge and skill in respective domain.

The Centre of Exellence:

• The Centre of Excellence for IARTC & SMC India Pvt. Ltd. This CoE has been developed in technical association with Rockwell Automation & SMC (I) Pvt. Ltd., the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation.
• The students are trained to be placed in Rockwell Automation, SMC (I) Pvt. Ltd. & Automation Engineers A B Pvt. Ltd., Noida.

Target Companies

• Rockwell Automation
• Siemens
• Omron
• Schneider Electric
• Automation Engineers A B Pvt. Ltd., Noida
• Siemac (Process Control & Automation), Noida
• Tycon Automation
• Optra Automation

The Centre of Excellence in Industrial Automation is the Corporate Training Lab for Rockwell Automation and Automation Engineers A. B. Pvt. Ltd.

Training #5

Application Development using NI LabVIEW and Data Acquisition Module

Objectives:

To enable students to get familiar with contemporary data acquisition hardware and software which will teach them automation of industrial processes. Students are taught PC-based control and automation with the aim of designing processes and machinery with minimum human intervention. The NI innovation centre is established in technical association with National Instruments INDIA.

Outcomes

Students will be able to design components like simple on/off actuator control to advanced closed-loop control systems with multiple inputs and outputs which are commonly used in industries like automotive, electronics and oil & gas. Some specific outcomes include:

• Object identification using Image processing in LabVIEW
• Data acquisition of Real-Time signals for Industrial Controls
• Biomedical signal processing for Real-Time signals (Health Monitoring)
• Simulation & Implementation of Autonomous objects avoidance of a system using combined interfacing of Ultrasonic sensor, Drive Motors & Servo Motors and FPGA Platform.
• GSM & RFID Module interfacing with LabVIEW.
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV Analysis)
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) Programming.

Training Module

Duration:

80 hours (3 hours per day)

Impact on Placement:

• The students get acquainted with state-of-the-art signal processing and data acquisition techniques offered by National instruments.
• Students get an opportunity to get international certification in LabView by National Instruments which significantly increases the chances of placement.
• Students get exposure of practical applications in areas like automation, motion control, image processing and machine monitoring.

The Centre of Exellence:

• The Centre of Excellence for NI Innovations has been developed in technical association with National Instruments, India.
• The students are trained to be placed in prominent recruiters like Captronic System Private Limited, Digilogic System Private Limited, Konrad Technologies etc.

Target Companies

• National Instruments
• Captronic System Private Limited
• Digilogic System Private Limited
• Konrad Technologies
• Syscon
• Phillips

The Centre of Excellence for NI Innovations is the Corporate Training Centre for National Instruments.

Training #6

Training on Analog and Digital Electronics for 1st year students

Objectives:

To train 1st year ECE students in fundamentals of Analog & Digital Electronics to enhance their level of learning for the upcoming electronics domain subjects. This training also helps students in choosing specific domains of ECE as per their interest and aptitude.

Outcomes

This training has following outcomes:

• Identification of analog & digital components
• Understanding of applications of resistors & capacitors
• Getting familiar to various number systems & Boolean Algebra
• Understanding the principles behind the working of electronic components like PN junction diode &zener diode, Bipolar Junction Transistors, Field Effect Transistors; Op-amp & its applications
• Simplification of Logic functions using K-map & implementation using Logic Gates
• Learning operating principles of various electronic measuring instruments
• Understanding the functioning of Transducers, Sensors & Actuators
• Various Digital circuits including interdiction of microprocessor & microcontroller

Module

Duration:

80 hours

Impact on Placement:

• This training acts as a foundation course before students can choose their respective domains and areas of interest. It also helps students in realizing their potential in areas like coding, circuit analysis and device design.
With strong fundamentals, students are expected to perform well in online tests and personal interviews during placement process.

Target Companies

All the companies who design or manufacture in the field of electronics engineering make use of the fundamental concepts taught in this training.