Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) is a dynamic field combining electrical engineering, computer science, and signal processing to design, develop, and test electronic devices, circuits, and communication systems. It is one of the most versatile and in-demand fields in India. It blends hardware, software, and communication systems to create solutions for a connected world. Today, the scope of electronics and communication engineering is expanding rapidly due to booming semiconductor manufacturing, 5G to 6G networks, embedded systems, and IoT-based devices. It powers modern technology, including 5G, IoT, VLSI, and AI, driving innovation in gadgets, robotics, and communication systems. Core Areas includes Microelectronics, embedded systems, VLSI design, digital signal processing, telecommunications, and RF/microwave engineering.
The demand for engineers in embedded systems, IoT, and robotics is skyrocketing. These are some of the most attractive jobs after ECE engineering:
- Embedded Software Engineer (RTOS, Linux, C/C++)
- Firmware Engineer (MCUs, SoCs)
- Hardware Design and Validation Engineer
- Industrial IoT Systems Developer
- Test Engineer
Vision
To produce skilled and globally competent Electronics and Communication Engineers with ethical values.
Mission
- M1: To empower students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the field.
- M2: To produce electronics engineers who are technically competent, ethical and socially responsible.
- M3: To promote innovation and entrepreneurship by providing opportunities for students to participate in innovative projects.
- M4: To develop new knowledge and solutions that benefit industry and society.
Program Education Objectives (PEOs):
- PEO 1: Students will have a successful career as professionals in Industry or as Entrepreneurs encompassing a broad spectrum of areas related to Electronics and Communication Engineering.
- PEO 2: Students will be able to adapt to the changing needs of Industry and Academia through continuous learning and professional upgrading..
- PEO 3: Students will exhibit social responsibility in their pursuit for technical excellence.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):
- PSO 1: Basic Electronics and Communication Engineering Knowledge: An ability to analyze and design electronics and communication systems using fundamental principles.
- PSO2: Experimental Knowledge: An ability to demonstrate knowledge in Electronics, Digital Signal processing and Embedded Systems required for providing technical solutions to real world problems.
- PSO 3: Strategic planning: An ability to plan, analyse and apply advanced design techniques to electronics and communication systems.
- PSO 4: Team work: An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams to design electronics circuits.
Programme Outcomes (POS)
- PO1: Basic and Discipline specific knowledge: Apply knowledge of basic mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization to solve the engineering problems.
- PO2: Problem analysis: Identify and analyze well-defined engineering problems using codified standard methods.
- PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems components or processes to meet specified needs.
- PO4: Engineering Tools, Experimentation and Testing: Apply modern engineering tools and appropriate technique to conduct standard tests and measurements.
- PO5: Engineering practices for society, sustainability and environment: Apply appropriate technology in context of society, sustainability, environment and ethical practices.
- PO6: Project Management: Use engineering management principles individually,as a team member or a leader to manage projects and effectively communicate about well-defined engineering activities.
- PO7: Life-long learning: Ability to analyze individual needs and engage in updating in the context of technological changes.
Department is equipped with smart class rooms and well equipped laboratories, containing state of the art equipment, have been set up to enable the students to undergo their practical classes. the Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering constitutes of following labs:
ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT LAB
This lab lays the foundation stone for students, which is a prerequisite for gaining basic knowledge in electronics. The major equipment in the lab includes Cathode Ray Oscilloscope, Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Multi Output Power Supply and Soldering stations.
DIGITAL INTEGRATED CIRCUIT LAB
This lab bestows in-depth concepts of digital electronics and train students with all the equipment to improve their basic knowledge. The major equipment in the lab includes Digital Trainer Kit, Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Multi Output Power Supply, Analog & Digital IC Tester.
ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUIT LAB
This lab mainly introduces the theoretical & practical aspects of Operational amplifiers, which is the cornerstone for the basics of linear integrated circuits. The major equipment in the lab includes Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Multi Output Power Supply, Analog & Digital IC Tester.
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING LAB
This lab imparts strong foundation on analog and digital communication systems. The major equipment in the lab includes Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Multi Output Power Supply, Digital IC Tester, Digital Trainer Kit.
MICROCONTROLLER LAB
This lab also provides knowledge for students regarding, the architecture of 8051 Microprocessors, Micro51LC controller and Assembly Language Programs using the instruction sets of processors and to study the interfacing of the processor with various peripheral devices. The major equipments in the lab includes Computer, Digital Storage Oscilloscope, 8051 Trainer kit, Microcontroller Trainer kit and Function Generator
ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DESIGN LAB
This lab provides space for students to place their theoretical ideas before the real world and also foundation on modern analog and digital communication systems and simulations. The major equipment in the lab includes Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Multi Output Power Supply, Analog & Digital IC Tester and Computer.
MICROWAVE & OPTICAL COMMUNICATION LAB
This lab is equipped for familiarizing students with Microwave and Optical communication techniques relevant for most modern communication systems. The major equipment in the lab includes Klystron Power Supply, Klystron Tube, Gun Power Supply, Gun Oscillator, PIN Modulator, VSWR Meter, Cathode Ray Oscilloscope, Function Generator, LED module, Photo diode module, Laser diode unit, APD module, LD modulator, Optical fiber communication trainer kit, Laser diode and glass fiber optic trainer Kit, Optical Power meter with Power Supply.
DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY
Text books of national and international authors in the area of Mathematics, Signal Processing, Microprocessors, Electromagnetic theory, Power electronics, Computers, VLSI Engineering, Neural Networks etc., are available in our Department Library. The Library has back up volumes of the previous year’s seminar reports, and project reports for students’ reference.
LINU M. JIJI
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT
DEYITHA DILEEP
LECTURER, DEPT OF ECE
Students can now make ADMISSION FEE remittances to the following account online: AXIS Bank Attingal, Account Number: 9170 1005 2867 820, IFSC: UTIB0000705.