Electronics and Communication Engineering
Semester Report
Certified Courses
HANDS-ON ARDUINO
Two Day Workshop on "HANDS-ON ARDUINO” was organized by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering on 13th and 14th of August 2016. The workshop was organized for 5th semester students of Dept. of ECE. The trainers & Staff Coordinators were Prof. Deepak Sharma and Prof. Rahul C M, Dept. of ECE.
Session 1:
Objective: Software Explanation and Overview of the Arduino-uno board.
Venue: DSP/Microcontrollers Lab, Dept. of ECE
Date: 13th august 2016.
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm.
In this session, participants were introduced to Arduino-uno board and arduino coding software. Each team was equipped with one Computer to work on. Participants practiced basic coding.
Simple experiments conducted by the students are as follows:
1. Simple LED blinking. ( using digital pin as output )
2. Traffic signal model ( using 3 digital pins as output )
Session 2:
Objective: Basic experiments on Arduino-uno board.
Venue: DSP/Microcontrollers Lab, Dept. of ECE
Date: 14/08/2016
Timing: 9 AM – 12:30 PM
In this session, simple circuits were given to participants to connect on breadboard and were trained about coding. Batches of three teams were made and every batch was efficient in coding simple coding. All the teams successfully completed the circuits and got the outputs.
Simple experiments conducted by the students are as follows:
3. Controlling the light intensity by software(code) ( using PWM pin as output )
4. Controlling the light intensity by hardware (potentiometer) using coding (using PWM pin as output)
5. Controlling the light intensity by sensor (LDR) using coding (using PWM pin as output)
6. Automatic college bell using a buzzer. ( using digital pin as output )
7. Reading the analog voltage ( using analog pin as input )
Session 3:
Objective: Complex experiments on Arduino-uno board.
Venue: DSP/Microcontrollers Lab, Dept. of ECE
Date: 14/08/2016
Timing: 01:30 PM – 05:00 PM
In this session, some complex circuits were given to participants to connect on breadboard and were trained about coding. Every batch was very efficient in learning the coding and they wrote their own codes in a different way for the same given problem. All the teams successfully completed the circuits and got the outputs.
8. Reading the digital voltage ( using digital pin as input )
9. Finding the distance between in centimeters the ultrasonic sensor and any object.
10. Design of UP counter using a 7-segment LED
11. Interfacing of LCD to the arduino to display any message.
Workshop Feedback Questionnaire was given to all participants to evaluate the workshop.
The workshop was rated 9.83 (average) out of 10 by the participants. They expressed that
they were very happy to learn this new thing and suggested to conduct such workshops
more in future.
ASIC design flow from schematic to layout
A hands on training on “ASIC FLOW( Application Specific Integrated Circuits) –
from Schematics to Layout”, was organized by the Department of Electronics &
Communication Engineering, in association with INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS (IEI),
Dharwad Center.
A total of 32 students registered for the training, and 29 students actively participated in it.
The event was organized on 19, 20 and 21st of August 2016.
The schedule of the event is as mentioned below
19-08-2016 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm Introduction to schematics using Dsch2 tool
20-08-2016 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm Introduction to layout using Microwind tool
21-08-2016 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Schematics and Layout using Electric tool
The students all together learnt 3 tools w.r.t VLSI flow, and also learnt how to draw
the schematics and layout using different tools with different analysis on them.
This Event was conducted by Prof. Vikas Balikai of ECE Dept.
PCB Design
“A Two Day Workshop on PCB Design - with Hands on Sessions” was organized by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering on 1st and 2nd of October 2016. The workshop was organized for 5th semester students of Dept. of ECE. The trainers & Staff Coordinators were Prof. Deepak Sharma and Prof. Rahul C M, Dept. of ECE.
Session 1:
Objective: Software Explanation and Overview of the circuit.
Venue: HDL Lab, Dept. of ECE
Date: 24th september 2016.
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm.
In this session participants were introduced to ExpressPCB software. Each team
member was equipped with one Computer to work on. All the necessary files were pre-
loaded on all computers. Basic power supply circuit was explained using schematic diagrams
and were also taught on the ways of reading a datasheet. An overview of the final circuit was
given.
Session 2:
Objective: Circuit Design & Printing
Venue: HDL Lab, Dept. of ECE
Date: 1st october 2016.
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm.
In this session few sample circuits were given to participants and were trained to
design the same using the software. All the teams successfully completed the circuits.
Printing of the final circuit was done and each team received one print out of the circuit.
Session 3:
Objective: Toner Transfer Process
Venue: HDL Lab, Dept. of ECE
Date: 2nd october 2016.
Time: 9 am to 11 am.
In this session toner transfer process was demonstrated to the participants. Along with demo,
Videos prepared by us were played using projector so that all the participants had clear view
of the entire process. All teams practically performed the Toner Transfer Process.
Session 4:
Objective: Etching & Drilling
Venue: HDL Lab, Dept. of ECE
Date: 2nd october 2016.
Time: 11:10 am to 1 pm.
In this session etching process was demonstrated to the participants. All teams practically
carried out etching of their respective copper clad with help of ferric chloride.
Session 5:
Objective: Drilling , Component Assembly & Soldering
Venue: HDL Lab, Dept. of ECE
Date: 2nd october 2016.
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm.
In this session, Drilling process was demonstrated and all the electronic components and
items in PCB design kit were explained. Then process of soldering was demonstrated. All
teams soldered components on to the Printed Circuit Board with the help of schematic
diagram and silk screen print-out given to participants, for ease in placing components in
their respective slots and soldering them.
Session 6:
Objective: Testing and Debugging
Venue: HDL Lab, Dept. of ECE
Date: 2nd october 2016.
Time: 4 pm to 5 pm.
Hands On Workshop on
Digital Image Processing Using MATLAB
Organised By: Dept. Of Electronics & Communication Engg
Resource Person: Raveendra M, HOD, ECE
Held On: September 9 - 11, 2016
Number of Students Participated: 9
Venue: DSP Lab, Dept of E&C
Coverage: Image processing toolbox in MATLAB, Basic Operations on Image, Histogram equalisation, Image Enhancement in spatial domain and frequency domain, segmentation in spatial domain and frequency domain.
Workshops
One day workshop on Advances in Industrial Automation & Controls
Resource team: Asea brown boveri (ABB)
Resource persons:
1) K.S.Bhat , R&D manager, ABB process Automation, chemical oil & gas, Bengaluru.
2) MouneshMarali, global R&D manager & technology manager, ABB process automation, control technologies, Bengaluru.
3) AravindBhat, Operations manager, ABB India operations center, Bengaluru.
40 students of 7thsem ECE & EEE participated.
Demonstration on the applications of
“RASPBERRY PI”
A D-LINK activity by 2011 passed out alumnus.
Resource team:
Guruprasad Shanbhag, software engineer CISCO systems India Pvt.
Vikrant patil Embedded test Enigineer/Associate Engineer/Continental automotive component.
Organized by Alumni Co-ordinators
In first session, the resource team briefly Introduced to python language & linux OS, In second session Demonstration on blinking of LEDs using Raspberry Pi Demonstration on sensing room temperature using Raspberry Pi . The No of students participated 17, students found workshop was very usefull for their project activites
Seminar by Alumini
T&P WING OF ECE DEPT ALONG WITH T&P CELL ORGANIZED A TALK ON EMBEDDED SYSTEMS & C, FOR ECE STUDENTS OF 7TH SEMESTER. DATE: 05-08-2016.
Mr. Jairam Shanbag, Alumni and Software Engineer from Saankya Lab, Bengaluru delivered a talk on embedded systems & C, for students of 7th semester on 05-08-2016.
In spite of his busy schedule, he came all the way from Bengaluru to interact with the students of ECE department on fundamental concepts of embedded systems & C programming, which was very beneficial to the students. The event was a whole day event from morning 11:15 AM to evening 4:40 PM.The T&P coordinators coordinated the event and made it a great success. A Special Thanks to Mr. Jairam Shanbag, from Principal, HOD- ECE, Staff and all the students.
Guest Lectures
A Technical Talk on "EMBEDDED SYSTEMS” was organized by Department of
Electronics and Communication Engineering on 17th of September 2016. The talk was
organized for 7th semester students of Dept. of ECE and Dept. of EEE. The Resource person
was Dr.Rathna G N, Principal Research Scientist, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, IISC
Banglore. The Staff Coordinator was Prof. Arpita S Halewadimath, Dept. of ECE.
Contents of the session:
∑ Introduction to Embedded systems
∑ Characteristics of an embedded system
∑ Real time applications of embedded system
∑ Kit based execution demo for finding the room temperature
A Talk on “TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT” was organized by Department of
Electronics and Communication Engineering on 23rd of September 2016. The talk was
organized for 5th semester students of Dept. of ECE and Dept. of EEE. The Resource person
was Dr.Parameshwar P Iyer, Principal Research Scientist and Head at Dept. of Management
Studies, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. The Staff Coordinator was Prof. Arpita S
Halewadimath, Dept. of ECE.
Contents of the session:
∑ Introduction to Project Management (PM)
∑ New directions in project management
∑ Knowledge based PM systems-design and analysis
∑ Sarayu water project
∑ Problems of project control
∑ Information challenges in PM
∑ Resource constrained PM
∑ Human resource problems
Orientation Program on Juniper Networks
Date: 21/11/2016
Inaugural function
∑ Dignitaries for the Inaugural function.
1. Dr. V.V. Katti, Principal, KLS’s VDRIT Haliyal.
2. Prof. Raveendra Moodithaya, Spoke’s person for the Juniper Networks
training program and HOD ECE Dept.
3. Prof. Poornima Raikar, HOD CSE Dept.
4. Prof. S.D. Kulkarni, Director T&P.
Welcome Speech by Prof. A.V.Kolaki.
Dr. V.V.Katti, Principal, KLS’s VDRIT
addressing students on Expectations from the
students by the corporate world.
Prof. Raveendra Moodithaya, HOD ECE
overviewing on the networks and Juniper
Networks
Vote of Thanks By Prof. Raghvendra N
Introduction to the Juniper Networks
and the importance of Networking for
the career development by Prof. Ajit K.
Bhovi.
Importance of Training and
certification in Juniper Networks
by Prof. Swati Shastry.
T & P Activities
T & P wing of ECE dept with coordination from all the staff members of ECE department organized an in house aptitude test and group discussions for 7th Semester students to make them acquainted with the recruitment process.
The event was very well coordinated by all the staff members of ECE department.
At 2:00 pm an aptitude test was organized in Block 6, Analog communication Lab and in Block 7.A good attendance was observed. After the test, the students were told to assemble at respective venues and Group Discussion was conducted simultaneously in all the venues.
Special Classes
Head of the Department Prof. Raveendra Moodithaya had engaged 7th
semester students for special classes on C programming over a duration of 3 months. Students found it very helpful for their placement activities.
Other Activities
Nakshatra-16, freshers day celebration, held on Saturday, 27-08-2016, to welcome third semester students of Dept of E&CE. Dr.V.V.Katti, Principal, was the Chief guest of the function.
Prof Raveendra M., Head of the Department of ECE presided over the function. Dr.V.V.Katti, in his motivational talk, urged students to take active participation in the learning process and said, future depends on what we do today.
Prof. Raveendra M gave an inspirational speech to the students and encouraged them to become real engineers.
Prof. Suma Huddar, Staff coordinator (ECO)briefed about the ECO family and Mr. Shrinidhi, Student coordinator (ECO) shared his experience in the college.
Vote of thanks was given by Ms. Sneha Patil.
Swachh Bharat Pakhwada
On the eve of "swachha bharat Pakhwada” observed from 2nd
November to 16th November, AEC lab cleaning activity , Classrooms and Staff rooms cleaning activity, Cleaning of Cupboards, Tables, Benches, Board, Staff Podium was done by the attenders, students and staffs of Dept. of ECE.
Attenders Cleaning the
corridors of ECE Dept.
Students and Staff
Participated in
cleaning the college
premises