The Semiconductor Research lab focuses on developing materials, thin films and devices for application in optoelectronics, power devices, photonics, MEMS/NEMS, Biosensors and spintronics.
Lab Incharge - Prof. Ramesh Vasan
Introduction
The Advanced Communication Lab covers design and verification of the concepts of modern digital communication systems .The lab include experiments on applications of Digital coding , Digital Signal Processing , Antenna Measurement Techniques.
Supports teaching and research in Advanced communication systems & Digital Signal Processing. The research in the lab is carried out in the fields of software defined radio/ Antenna applications. The lab also supports research in smart drone networks and underwater communication networks. Antenna trainer systems and a microwave test bench are available for Microwave application. Extensive simulation facilities are available through MATLAB, Simulink, Simulia CST Studio suite for RF/microwave application.
Lab Equipment (Hardware/Software)
DSP TMS Development Kits
Digital Storage Oscilloscope
Arbitrary /Function Generator.
Microwaves Test Bench Setups
Antenna Measurement System Trainer Kit(AMS-A setup )
Micro Strip Component Training System
CST Microwave Studio (Antenna and Microwave component design and simulation software)
MATLAB Software
NetSim software
This Lab Was Setup to Support Simulation & Measurement of RF and Microwave Components. The Tools in the Lab Include a Vector Network Analyzer and an Anechoic Chamber with a Measurement range upto 18GHz. Wireless modules including TelosB, MicaZ, Lotus are available.
Design, simulation, and measurement of active and passive RF components, antennas and antenna array systems, communication systems, RADAR systems
Lab Incharge - Prof. Ravi Kadlimatti
Introduction
Scope of the Lab
Application Areas
| 1 | 100 kV AC/DC Source |
| 2 | 300 kV Impulse Generator |
| 3 | Sphere Gap Electrodes |
| 4 | Rod Gap Electrodes |
| 5 | Electrolytic Cell |
| 6 | Tracking and Erosion Test Cell |
| 7 | Vacuum Chamber |
| 8 | Salt Fog Chamber |
| 9 | Artificial Rain-Making Equipment |
| 10 | Schering Bridge |
This lab aims to provide a multidisciplinary research environment spanning electrical engineering, material science and biomedical engineering to students and faculties in the emerging areas of flexible and printed electronics.
Introduction
The objective of this laboratory is to enable the students to strengthen their understanding of the Power system comprising of generation, transmission and distribution of energy and protection.
Scope of the Lab
This course aims at introducing the students to the hands on experience on basic features of the modern power systems, analysis and operation under steady state and transient conditions.
b.Application Areas
| 1 | PSCAD & DSA Tools Software |
| 2 | Three-Phase, Three-Winding Transformer |
| 3 | DC Motor – Three-Phase Alternator |
| 4 | IDMT Overcurrent Relay |
| 5 | Static / Electromagnetic Differential Relay |
| 6 | Transmission Line Simulator |
| 7 | Current Transformer Test Set |
| 8 | Potential Transformer Test Set |
| 9 | String of Insulators |
| 10 | Solar PV and Wind Emulator Hybrid System with DC Microgrid |
| 11 | ACE MLBX 1302 T dSPACE Kit |
Introduction
The lab supports research in the fields of modular robotics, real time operating systems, wireless sensor networks, IoT networks and wearables. Various ARM and PSoC based development boards are available. Design kits from TI and ATMEL are also available alongwith a wide range of sensors. Projects in this lab have been funded by DST and GAIL.
Lab Incharge- Prof. Anupama Karuppiah
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Equipment |
Capability |
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· KEIL MCBSTM32F400 Evaluation Board |
Based on ARMv7 Cortex™-M4 processor
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KEIL
MCB2370 ARM Evaluation Board
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Based
on ARMv4 processor
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KEIL MCBx51 |
Supports all operating modes of the 8051 and 251 microcontrollers |
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PSoC Development Kit |
Based on Cypress’s CY8C58LP high precision analog device family |
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ATMEL Development Kits ATMEL AVR Dragon / ATMEL AVR XMEGA |
8/16bit Microcontroller for small scale embedded system development |
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TMS320C6713 DSP Starter Kit |
Features a 225 MHz device delivering up to 1800 MIPs. High precision apps. |
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TMS320C6455 DSP Starter Kit |
Features 1 GHz device delivering up to 8000 MIPs. Highest performing apps |
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TMS320C5510 DSP Starter Kit |
Features a 200 MHz device delivering up to 400. Optimized power apps |
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OMAP35x Evaluation Module TMDXEVM3503 |
Modular and extendable architecture, the OMAP35x EVM consists of four sub boards |
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KEIL microVision IDE |
For simulation and debugging programs for ARM and 8051 based micro-controllers |
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Proteus Design Suite |
EDA tool |
Introduction
The lab is dedicated towards research in sensor design and their applications which range from electronics to biotechnology. Interfacing hardware and software is provided by a suite from National Instruments. A PCB propotyping tool is also available in the lab. Additional simulation packages available in the lab include LABVIEW and COMSOL. Projects in the lab have been funded through additional competitive grants from BITS, Pilani.
Introduction
The Lab is Fundamental lab in the department and is primarily a teaching lab. Various equipment include Dc shunt motors, DC shunt generators, Alternators, Induction Motors and Transformer.