Graduate Program in Electronics Engineering
*Module 1: Core Electronics Engineering Fundamentals*
- *Advanced Circuit Theory*:
- Network analysis, Laplace transforms, frequency response, and filter design.
- *Semiconductor Physics*:
- Band theory, PN junctions, MOSFETs, and advanced device modeling.
- *Analog Electronics*:
- Operational amplifiers, oscillators, analog signal processing, and mixed-signal circuits.
- *Digital Electronics*:
- Combinational/sequential logic, FPGA programming, and VHDL/Verilog.
*Module 2: Embedded Systems & Microcontrollers*
- *Embedded System Design*:
- ARM Cortex-M/A architectures, RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), and peripheral interfacing.
- *IoT & Sensor Networks*:
- Wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa), edge computing, and sensor fusion.
- *Industrial Automation*:
- PLC programming, SCADA systems, and Industry 4.0 applications.
*Module 3: VLSI Design & Nanotechnology*
- *VLSI Design Flow*:
- ASIC/FPGA design, RTL synthesis, and physical design (place-and-route).
- *CMOS Technology*:
- FinFETs, low-power design, and process scaling challenges.
- *Nanoelectronics*:
- Quantum dots, graphene-based devices, and MEMS/NEMS.
*Module 4: Communication Systems & Signal Processing*
- *Digital Communication*:
- Modulation techniques (QAM, OFDM), error correction codes, and 5G/6G systems.
- *Wireless Communication*:
- MIMO, beamforming, and satellite communication.
- *DSP (Digital Signal Processing)*:
- FFT, digital filters, and real-time DSP applications (audio/video processing).
*Module 5: Power Electronics & Renewable Energy*
- *Power Converters*:
- DC-DC converters, inverters, and PWM techniques.
- *Renewable Energy Systems*:
- Solar/wind energy integration, grid-tied systems, and energy storage (Li-ion, supercapacitors).
- *Smart Grids*:
- Demand-side management, microgrids, and IoT-enabled energy monitoring.
*Module 6: Advanced Topics in Electronics*
- *AI/ML in Electronics*:
- Neural networks for signal processing, predictive maintenance, and hardware acceleration.
- *Robotics & Control Systems*:
- PID control, robotic kinematics, and embedded control algorithms.
- *Quantum Computing Basics*:
- Qubits, quantum gates, and applications in cryptography.
*Module 7: Professional Practices & Ethics*
- *Research Methodologies*:
- Literature review, experimental design, and data analysis.
- *Ethics & Standards*:
- IEEE standards, intellectual property rights, and environmental regulations (RoHS, WEEE).
- *Entrepreneurship*:
- Startups in IoT, hardware prototyping, and venture capital strategies.
*Electives (Choose 2–3)*
- *RF & Microwave Engineering*: Antenna design, radar systems, and RF circuit simulation (ADS).
- *Biomedical Electronics*: Wearable sensors, medical imaging systems, and bioinstrumentation.
- *Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems*: Secure firmware, encryption, and hardware Trojans.
- *Advanced FPGA Design*: High-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, SATA) and DSP on FPGA.
*Practical Training & Labs*
- *Embedded Systems Lab*: STM32/PIC microcontroller projects, IoT device prototyping.
- *VLSI Lab*: Cadence Virtuoso, SPICE simulations, and FPGA synthesis (Xilinx/Intel).
- *Power Electronics Lab*: Design of SMPS, solar charge controllers, and motor drives.
- *Communication Lab*: SDR (Software-Defined Radio), GNU Radio, and spectrum analysis.
*Capstone Project/Thesis*
- *Industry/Research Collaboration*:
- Design a smart system (e.g., AI-powered IoT device, energy-efficient VLSI chip).
- *Thesis Focus*:
- Publishable research on emerging areas like neuromorphic computing, terahertz communication, or sustainable electronics.
*Internship (Mandatory)*
- 8–12 weeks with electronics firms (e.g., Intel, Qualcomm, Siemens), R&D labs, or startups.
*Assessment Methods*
- *Exams*: 30% (theory on core subjects).
- *Projects/Labs*: 40% (simulations, prototypes, reports).
- *Thesis/Capstone*: 30%.
*Software & Tools*
- *Design & Simulation*: MATLAB, LTspice, Cadence, Altium Designer.
- *Programming*: Python, C/C++, Embedded C, TensorFlow Lite.
- *Hardware*: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, FPGA development boards (Zynq, Cyclone).