Electronics & Communication Engineering

DEPARTMENT PROFILE

The department of Electronics and Communication Engineering was established in the year 2001 during which the undergraduate programme was introduced. Post graduate programme was established in the year 2007 and it offers communication systems.

Under the UG programme, the total sanctioned student strength is 60 and now it is increased 120 to 180 in the Academic Year (2012-2013). Under the PG programme, the total sanctioned student strength is 18 and now it is increased to 36. The department is accredited by NBA and received an AICTE fund of Rs: 1,25,000 in the academic year of 2009-2010 and Rs: 5,00,000 in the academic year of 2011-2012 for MODROBS.

The department has highly qualified, committed and research oriented faculty members and supported by trained technical non-teaching staff. The department enjoys the privilege of having spacious and well-equipped laboratories that provide students, the industrial environment much needed for real life training.

The department has very close interaction with many leading industries in the country and research laboratories. Guest lectures, workshops, Industrial Visits, In-plant training, seminars, symposia, in-house projects in collaboration with well-established companies and other personality development that cater to the quest of today’s society as well as student professionals.

The department shares the mission and vision of the institution, in imparting high quality education to the students.

Vision

To be a centre of repute for higher learning and research to cater the knowledge in Electronics and Communication field to the ever growing needs of industries and to facilitate the transformation of students into good human beings.

Mission
  • M1: Develop life-long learning skills that allow them to be adaptive and responsive to changes in society, technology and the environment, as well as career demands.
  • M2: Promote a research activity through constant interaction with research organizations and industries.
  • M3: Instigate our students to become responsible citizens and competent professionals with high ethical values.
  • M4: Enable students to develop skills to solve complex technological problems of time and also provide a framework for promoting collaborative and multidisciplinary activities.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):
  • PEO1: An in-depth knowledge and demonstrations related to the core area of Electronics and Communication Engineering, starting from the basics to the level of analysis, synthesis and design of circuits and systems, in addition to the exposure on latest advancements in the field.
  • PEO2: Knowledge of recent design trends and adapt to new technologies through lifelong learning.
  • PEO3: Technical knowledge, ethical values for professional development of the student to solve complex problems and to work in multi-disciplinary ambience, whose solutions lead to significant societal benefits.
  • PEO4: Motivation to pursue higher studies so that they can contribute to the teaching profession, research and development of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):
  • PSO1: Fabrication of Electronic Components: Graduates of the program will design a hardware model in real time applications using embedded technology and fabricate electronic equipment used in communication industries.
  • PSO2: Usage of Tools: Graduates can exploit tools like Xilinx, Tanner, IE3D, Labview, Matlab, ModelSim, Keil and OrCAD to meet desired specifications with realistic constraints such as manufacturability and sustainability.
Program Outcomes (POs):
  • PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
  • PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
  • PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
  • PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
  • PO6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
  • PO7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
  • PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  • PO9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  • PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
  • PO11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • PO12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
DEPARTMENT LABORATORIES

The aim of the department is to provide the students with a solid scientific and technical background in the design, development, manufacturing of electronic devices and system used in a wide spectrum of applications ranging from household appliances to the most sophisticated satellite transponders.

ECE Department is equipped with the following laboratories:

ELECTRONICS LAB

The students are given experiments involving working of basic components and equipments. The students also design and test various circuits using theorems studied in circuit theory and principles of electrical engineering. The students are made to test the working of various active devices studied in electron devices course by verifying the characteristics of the devices with reference to specifications given in data sheets. The students also design and are made to test the working of various electronic circuits with the help of PSPICE software.

COMMUNICATION LABORATORY

The lab is used to study various ICs and use them to design circuits to perform Analog and to study Digital IC experiments, the various applications in mathematical operations, filters, oscillators, data converters using Operational Amplifiers and also to design function and waveform generators further the students also use this lab to perform experiments on different types of combinational and sequential such as adders, subtractor, code converters, comparators, multiplexers, flip-flops, counters, shift registers and sequence detectors are also carried out.

MICROWAVE, OPTICAL & DIGITAL LABORATORY

The students are made to test the characteristics of various port networks, fiber optic link and to find various parameters of microwave components. The students are made to measure the parameters of various antennas. The RF Design Laboratory has IE3D software and oscilloscopes in which the students do projects/mini-projects in the area of RF circuit design, microwave integrated circuit design, analysis of mobile and cellular systems related to the subjects of study like RF Circuit design, Microwave integrated circuit design and wireless communication.

Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory

The Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory aims in inculcating the knowledge of programming skills by executing various programs like arithmetic operations, code conversions, searching and sorting algorithms studied in the Microprocessor and Microcontroller course. The lab is also used by the students to interface the microprocessor and microcontroller to various peripheral devices to generate waveforms, perform A/D and D/A conversions, Displays, Digital clock. An introduction to ARM processor and some programming using ARM processor are done by the students.

Digital Signal Processing Laboratory

Microprocessor and Microcontroller LaboratoryThis lab primarily focuses on the design of digital equalizers, encoder and decoders, digital FIR and IIR filters, SSB modulation and quantizers using Matlab and estimate their performance. The knowledge of the students on the latest DSP processors is developed by implementing algorithms in DSP Processors.

Modern society is increasingly reliant on the field of communication for exchange of information, whether by mobile phone, TV, radio, or the internet. The technology underpinning the various methods of communication is electronics. Today's demand is that, these methods of accessing information for work or entertainment must be integrated into a coherent digital network so that users can access information from anywhere instantaneously, with the wide range of flexible, high-performance communication devices. Electronic engineers, with an understanding of communication principles are the key professionals involved in making such advances.

Innovative Design – Project Lab

This Project Lab is an open lab where all students have ready access to design their projects with innovative ideas. The primary purpose of the lab is to provide the space and resources needed by students to complete their Projects. The lab also serves as a meeting location for groups of students working on team projects. Many students also use this lab to work on supplemental learning projects to enhance their understanding of class and lab assignments. The Project Lab is open in all working days for the student’s benefit.

Technical supports are given in the Laboratories for students project work during working hours. Laboratories kept open beyond office hours as per the need. Discussions and implementations of innovative ideas about mini projects and final year projects are carried out in an innovative manner. Project lab is also exclusive for research and project work with the hardware and software facilities.

Funded Projects
S. No Staff name Purpose Funding agency Amount received in Rupees Duration
1 Mrs.M.Kalpana Modernization of Communication Systems Laboratory AICTE -MODROBS 5,00,000 1 year
2 Mrs.K.R.Premavathy Establishment of Real time Embedded system and applications laboratory with additional testing Facility AICTE - MODROBS 12,50,000 1 year
3 Mrs.B. Revathi @ Ponmozhi National Conference on Emerging Trends in Communication - NCETC’ 09 AICTE Seminar Grant 20,000 -
4 Mrs.P.Rajeswari National Conference on Emerging Trends in Communication – NCETC’18 TNSCST 15,000 -


RANK HOLDER LIST (2014-2016)
S. No STUDENT NAME UG / PG UNIVERSITY RANK BATCH & NO.OF RANK HOLDERS
1 DENCELI D PG 29 2014 – 2016 & 1 Rank Holder


RANK HOLDER LIST (2013-2015)
S. No STUDENT NAME UG / PG UNIVERSITY RANK BATCH & NO.OF RANK HOLDERS
1 DURGA T PG 12 2013 - 2015 & 7 Rank Holder
2 KANIMOZHI S 21
3 PRIYANKA T 35
4 APARNA S 38
5 VIDHYA E 38
6 SHAHIDA BANU M44
7 ELAKKIYA M 50


RANK HOLDER LIST (2010-2014)
S. No STUDENT NAME UG / PG UNIVERSITY RANK BATCH & NO.OF RANK HOLDERS
1SOUMYA SASIDHARAN PG 23 2012 – 2014 & 7 Rank Holder
2 ANUSHA V L 26
3 ELAVARASI C 26
4 JASMINE BANU R 26
5 DHIVYA T 39
6 PADMINI K 41
7 KANAKA A 49
8 KASTHURI THILAGAM B UG 31 2010 - 2014 & 5 Rank Holder
9 SAKSHI GUPTA 33
10 BHUVANESHWARI R36
11 PRADEEPA S 38
12 NINGOMBAM SURBALA DEVI 47


RANK HOLDER LIST (2009-2013)
S. No STUDENT NAME UG / PG UNIVERSITY RANK BATCH & NO.OF RANK HOLDERS
1INDHU BALA.B UG 19 2011 - 2013 & 9 Rank Holders
2 KANIMOZHI.S 29
3 SUGANYA.K 33
4 MEENA.L 33
5 NAINA GURUNG34
6 VIDHYADEVI.R 39
7 SUPRAJA.G 45
8 JAYA VIGNESHWARI.C48
9 SHANMUGAPRIYA.K50
10SURUTHI.S PG 23 2009 - 2013 & 5 Rank Holders
11 LEKSHMI RAJ 23
12 ARUNKUMAR.S 27
13 STEFY JOHNSON 31
14 PARVEEN BEE.A 31


RANK HOLDER LIST (2008-2012)
S. No STUDENT NAME UG / PG UNIVERSITY RANK BATCH & NO.OF RANK HOLDERS
1 FOUZUL HIDHAYA.M UG 33 2008 - 2012 & 6 Rank Holders
2 ARAVINDH KUMAR.P38
3 ARUNA.V 39
4 BOKKA JYOTHI40
5 SIVARANJANI.G 44
6 GAYATHRI.M 46
7 CANDIDA.Y PG 5 2010 – 2012 & 1 Rank Holder


RANK HOLDER LIST (2007-2011)
S. No STUDENT NAME UG / PG UNIVERSITY RANK BATCH & NO.OF RANK HOLDERS
1 GAYATHRI.S UG 23 2007 – 2011 & 2 Rank Holders
2 RENUKA.R 45
3TAMIZHELAKKIYA.K PG 1 2009 – 2011 & 2 Rank Holders
4 NATHIYAA.K.S 2



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LEARNING MATERIALS
Year / Semester Subject Code Subject Name




II / IV		EC6401Electronics Circuits-II
EC6402Communication Theory
EC6403Electromagnetic Fields
EC6404Linear Integrated Circuits
EC6405Control system and Engineering




III / VI		CS6551Computer Networks
CS6303 Computer Architecture
EC6001 Medical Electronics
EC6601VLSI Design
EC6602 Antenna and Wave Propagation


IV/VIII		EC6801 Wireless Communication
EC6802 Wireless Network
CS6701 Cryptography and Network Security
EC6018 Multimedia Compression and Communication
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