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Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering has well-established laboratories and specialized facilities that support practical learning, experimentation, project development and technical activities across various areas of electronics and communication engineering. The laboratories provide students with opportunities to work with electronic circuits, digital systems, microcontrollers, digital signal processing, communication systems, microwave engineering, VLSI, embedded systems, automation and robotics. Modern simulation and programming tools are also used along with hardware platforms so that students can gain experience in both theoretical analysis and practical implementation.

Electronics Workshop

The Electronics Workshop provides students with hands-on experience in basic electronic hardware, circuit assembly, testing and troubleshooting. It introduces students to electronic components, circuit diagrams, electronic measurement instruments, soldering techniques, interconnection methods and printed circuit board fabrication. Students gain practical experience in testing components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes and transistors and in assembling electronic circuits on breadboards and general-purpose PCBs. The workshop also provides exposure to Surface Mount Technology and basic PCB preparation and fabrication techniques. Major equipment includes cathode ray oscilloscopes, function generators, DC triple-output power supplies, regulated DC power supplies, digital multimeters and soldering equipment. The facility supports students in developing the basic hardware skills required for laboratory work, project development and electronic system construction.

Electronics Circuits Lab

The Electronics Circuits Laboratory provides a practical environment for studying the operation and characteristics of electronic circuits using discrete semiconductor devices. Students carry out practical work involving RC circuits, diode clipping and clamping circuits, transistor amplifiers, MOSFET amplifiers, cascaded and cascode amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, oscillators, power amplifiers and transistor-based voltage regulators. The laboratory enables students to measure circuit parameters and study frequency response and transient behaviour by comparing theoretical calculations with practical observations. Major equipment includes cathode ray oscilloscopes, digital storage oscilloscopes, function generators and regulated DC power supplies. Circuit design and simulation are supported using OrCAD, EDWINXP and Proteus, allowing students to simulate circuits before implementing them in hardware.

Analog Integrated Circuits Lab

The Analog Integrated Circuits Laboratory provides facilities for the study, design and practical implementation of circuits based on operational amplifiers and other integrated circuits. Students work with inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, integrators, differentiators, comparators, difference and instrumentation amplifiers, Schmitt triggers, multivibrators, waveform generators, oscillators, active filters, precision rectifiers, voltage regulators, A/D and D/A converters and phase-locked loops. The laboratory combines hardware experimentation with circuit simulation, enabling students to analyse circuit behaviour and verify their designs. Major equipment includes 30 MHz dual-trace CROs, 50 MHz digital storage oscilloscopes, function generators, regulated DC power supplies and communication trainer kits. The laboratory uses OrCAD, EDWINXP and Proteus for circuit design and simulation.

Digital Electronics Lab

The Digital Electronics Laboratory provides facilities for learning and implementing combinational and sequential digital circuits. Students gain practical experience in logic gates, Boolean functions, adders and subtractors, multiplexers and demultiplexers, encoders, decoders, flip-flops, shift registers, counters, sequence generators and other digital systems. The laboratory also provides exposure to digital system modelling using Verilog HDL and implementation of digital designs on FPGA platforms. Major equipment includes digital IC trainer kits, digital IC testers, cathode ray oscilloscopes, function generators, regulated DC power supplies and FPGA development boards. The laboratory is also equipped with 8051 microcontroller kits, STM32 development boards and interfacing boards, supporting practical work involving digital and embedded systems. Icarus Verilog (IVerilog) and Gowin are used for HDL-based digital design, simulation and FPGA development.

Microcontroller Lab

The Microcontroller Laboratory provides students with practical experience in embedded programming and microcontroller-based system development. The laboratory supports programming and interfacing applications involving arithmetic and logical operations, data processing, sorting, code conversion, LED and LCD interfacing, ADC and DAC interfacing, stepper motor control, PWM generation, UART communication and object or visitor counting. Students learn how a microcontroller interacts with external devices and develop the hardware and programming skills needed to build embedded applications. Major facilities include 8051 microcontroller development kits, ADC and DAC interfacing boards, LCD and keyboard interfacing facilities, 8255 interface boards, stepper motor interfacing boards, STM32 ARM development boards and FPGA platforms. The laboratory provides a suitable environment for developing embedded applications and practical prototypes.

Digital Signal Processing Lab

The Digital Signal Processing Laboratory provides facilities for the practical study of discrete-time signals and digital signal processing techniques. Students work with signal generation, convolution, discrete Fourier transform, fast Fourier transform, inverse FFT, FIR and IIR filters, block convolution and frequency-response analysis. The laboratory combines software-based signal processing with dedicated DSP hardware, allowing students to understand both the development of algorithms and their implementation on DSP platforms. Major equipment includes TMS320C50 DSP trainer kits, TMS320C63 DSP starter kits and TMS320C6713 DSP trainer kits, supported by dedicated computer systems. The laboratory uses Code Composer Studio, Xilinx 9.1, MATLAB and Scilab for signal processing, simulation, analysis and DSP programming.

Communication Engineering Lab

The Communication Engineering Laboratory provides students with practical exposure to the principles and operation of modern analog and digital communication systems. Students perform practical work related to FM generation and demodulation, BPSK and QPSK generation and detection, PCM waveform coding, pulse shaping, matched filtering, eye-diagram analysis and communication-system error performance. The laboratory also introduces students to Software Defined Radio (SDR), giving them practical exposure to software-controlled radio systems and modern communication techniques. SDR activities are supported using Gqrx, while MATLAB is used for simulation, signal generation, analysis and performance evaluation of communication systems. Communication trainer facilities and SDR hardware provide students with opportunities to connect communication theory with practical signal transmission and reception.

Electromagnetics Lab

The Electromagnetics Laboratory provides specialized facilities for practical study in microwave engineering, waveguides, microwave components, antennas and optical communication. Students gain hands-on experience with microwave measurement techniques and study the characteristics of components such as klystrons, Gunn oscillators, attenuators, waveguide sections, directional couplers, tees and circulators. The laboratory also supports antenna pattern measurement and simulation of antennas such as patch antennas. In addition, students work with fiber-optic communication systems and digital optical links. Major equipment includes klystron power supplies and mounts, Gunn oscillators, VSWR meters, slotted sections, frequency meters, microwave attenuators, horn antennas, Magic Tee, directional couplers and circulators. Fiber-optic communication trainer kits and laser source and detector units are also available. HFSS is used for electromagnetic and antenna simulation.

VLSI & Embedded Systems Lab

The VLSI and Embedded Systems Laboratory provides computing and development facilities for digital system design, VLSI design and embedded-system applications. Students can work on hardware description language based digital design, programmable logic devices, FPGA implementation, embedded programming and hardware-software interfacing. The laboratory supports the development and simulation of digital systems as well as practical implementation of embedded applications. The facility is supported by dedicated laptop-based computing systems and FPGA and embedded-system development platforms. Software tools including Tanner Tools, LabVIEW and Xilinx are used for VLSI design, digital system development, simulation and embedded applications. The laboratory also provides a suitable environment for student projects involving programmable hardware and embedded systems.

Control and Instrumentation Lab

The Control and Instrumentation Laboratory provides facilities for practical learning in industrial automation, process control, measurement and supervisory control systems. Students gain hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems, process control systems, speed measurement, temperature sensing and robotic control. The laboratory includes a SCADA-based trainer, PLC trainer, process control trainer with tank and pump motor, speed measurement panel, temperature sensor panel and robotic arm trainer. These facilities enable students to study industrial control, PLC programming, industrial communication, process monitoring and automation. LabVIEW, MATLAB and PLC-SCADA software are used for programming, simulation, monitoring and control applications.

Project Lab

The Project Laboratory provides dedicated space for students to undertake mini projects, major projects, prototype development and practical engineering applications. It enables students to apply concepts learned in their courses to the design and development of working systems. Projects may involve electronics, embedded systems, IoT, communication, signal processing, digital systems, VLSI, automation and other related areas. The facility supports circuit development, hardware testing, programming, interfacing, troubleshooting and prototype demonstration. Students can use the laboratory for individual and team-based project work and for developing functional prototypes as part of their academic requirements.

Robotics Club

The Robotics Club provides students with a platform to develop practical skills in robotics, embedded systems, sensors, motor control, programming and automation. Students can participate in robotic system development, demonstrations, technical activities, competitions and project-based learning. The club encourages students to build practical systems by integrating electronic circuits, microcontrollers, sensors, actuators and software. The department also has a robotic arm trainer with USB and manual controllers, which can support student activities related to robotic control and automation. The Robotics Club provides opportunities for students to work collaboratively on robotic and automation projects.

Seminar Hall

The Department Seminar Hall provides a dedicated facility for academic, technical and professional activities conducted by the department. It is used for technical seminars, guest lectures, workshops, expert talks, project presentations, student activities, faculty development programmes and other academic events. The facility provides an appropriate environment for students and faculty members to participate in presentations, technical discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions. It also serves as a common venue for department-level technical programmes and student activities.

Department Library

The Department Library provides students with convenient access to learning resources that support their academic studies and technical interests in Electronics and Communication Engineering. The library maintains textbooks and reference books in core and emerging areas of electronics, communication, digital systems, embedded systems, signal processing, VLSI, control and related engineering disciplines. Students can borrow books for academic use and make use of the reading space for individual study. The library also provides access to technical journals, magazines, periodicals and other reference materials, helping students keep up with developments in engineering and technology. It serves as a quiet academic space where students can read, refer to technical literature and prepare for laboratory work, examinations, projects and seminars.

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