Madha Nagar, Kundrathur,Chennai-69.
Mon-Fri 9:00A.M. - 5:00P.M.
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) was established in the year 1998 with the vision of developing the department into a Centre of Excellence in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Towards this, the department keeps upgrading its facilities to global standards in the laboratories to meet the ever growing demands in the industry.
The department has high-profile faculty of proven ability with diverse specialization. The faculty members are actively involved in research in various domains of Electronics & Communication Engineering. They are also holding the membership with professional societies such as ISTE, IETE, IEEE, CSI, and Institution of Engineers.
The laboratories are well equipped with modern training facilities that cater to the requirements of the University syllabus as well as to provide learning beyond the curriculum. The laboratory sessions are conducted in a systematic manner, that supplements the theoretical understandings of the students inside the classroom.
The students are motivated to deliver seminars, present papers in both National / International Conferences on the latest topics, organize events so as to build in them the requisite skills expected in the industry / corporate. Besides regular academic sessions, Guest Lectures on emerging technologies are conducted periodically to enrich their knowledge in the verticals.
The department has been consistently producing University ranks in University Examinations. The students have been well trained through on-campus trainings and got placed in various top-notch companies. Our alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers as innovators in the industries, living and working throughout the world, still have corporate and personal ties to the College.
It is pride to share that the Department has received a grant of Rs 3,20,000 from AICTE under the MODROBS scheme for the project titled “Modernization Of Microwave and Optical communication Laboratory”.
1. To provide the students with a strong foundation in the required sciences in order
to pursue studies in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
2. To gain adequate knowledge to become good professional in electronic and
communication engineering associated industries, higher education and research.
3. To develop attitude in lifelong learning, applying and adapting new ideas and
technologies as their field evolves.
4. To prepare students to critically analyze existing literature in an area of
specialization and ethically develop innovative and research oriented
methodologies to solve the problems identified.
5. To inculcate in the students a professional and ethical attitude and an ability to
visualize the engineering issues in a broader social context.
1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities
and norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member
or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
1. Design, develop and analyze electronic systems through application of relevant
electronics, mathematics and engineering principles
2. Design, develop and analyze communication systems through application of
fundamentals from communication principles, signal processing, and RF System Design &
Electromagnetics.
3. Adapt to emerging electronics and communication technologies and develop
innovative solutions for existing and newer problems
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Course Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | HS8151 | Communicative English | •To Read articles of a general kind in magazines and newspapers. •To Participate effectively in informal conversations; introduce themselves and their friends and express opinions in English. • To Comprehend conversations and short talks delivered in English • To Write short essays of a general kind and personal letters and emails in English. |
| I | MA8151 | Engineering Mathematics - I | • To Use both the limit definition and rules of differentiation to differentiate functions. • To Apply differentiation to solve maxima and minima problems. •To Evaluate integrals both by using Riemann sums and by using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. • To Apply integration to compute multiple integrals, area, volume, integrals in polar coordinates, in addition to change of order and change of variables. • To Evaluate integrals using techniques of integration, such as substitution, partial fractions and integration by parts. • To Determine convergence/divergence of improper integrals and evaluate convergent improper integrals. • To Apply various techniques in solving differential equations. |
| I | PH8151 | Engineering Physics | • The students will gain knowledge on the basics of properties of matter and its applications, • The students will acquire knowledge on the concepts of waves and optical devices and their applications in fibre optics, • The students will have adequate knowledge on the concepts of thermal properties of materials and their applications in expansion joints and heat exchangers, • The students will get knowledge on advanced physics concepts of quantum theory and its applications in tunneling microscopes, and • The students will understand the basics of crystals, their structures and different crystal growth techniques. |
| I | CY8151 | Engineering Chemistry | • The knowledge gained on engineering materials, fuels, energy sources and water treatment techniques will facilitate better understanding of engineering processes and applications for further learning. |
| I | GE8151 | Problem Solving and Python Programming | • Develop algorithmic solutions to simple computational problems • Read, write, execute by hand simple Python programs. • Structure simple Python programs for solving problems. • Decompose a Python program into functions. • Represent compound data using Python lists, tuples, dictionaries. • Read and write data from/to files in Python Programs |
| I | GE8152 | Engineering Graphics | • Familiarize with the fundamentals and standards of Engineering graphics • Perform freehand sketching of basic geometrical constructions and multiple views of objects. • Project orthographic projections of lines and plane surfaces. • Draw projections and solids and development of surfaces. • Visualize and to project isometric and perspective sections of simple solids. |
| I | GE8161 | Problem Solving and Python Programming Laboratory | • Write, test, and debug simple Python programs. • Implement Python programs with conditionals and loops. TOTAL: 60 PERIODS • Develop Python programs step-wise by defining functions and calling them. • Use Python lists, tuples, dictionaries for representing compound data. • Read and write data from/to files in Python. |
| I | BS8161 | Physics and Chemistry Laboratory | • Apply principles of elasticity, optics and thermal properties for engineering applications. |
| II | HS8251 | Technical English | • Read technical texts and write area- specific texts effortlessly. • Listen and comprehend lectures and talks in their area of specialisation successfully. • Speak appropriately and effectively in varied formal and informal contexts. • Write reports and winning job applications. |
| II | MA8251 | Engineering Mathematics - II | • Eigen values and eigenvectors, diagonalization of a matrix, Symmetric matrices, Positive definite matrices and similar matrices. • Gradient, divergence and curl of a vector point function and related identities. • Evaluation of line, surface and volume integrals using Gauss, Stokes and Green‘s theorems and their verification. • Analytic functions, conformal mapping and complex integration. • Laplace transform and inverse transform of simple functions, properties, various related theorems and application to differential equations with constant coefficients. |
| II | PH8253 | Physics for Electronics Engineering | • Gain knowledge on classical and quantum electron theories, and energy band structuues, • Acquire knowledge on basics of semiconductor physics and its applications in various devices, • Get knowledge on magnetic and dielectric properties of materials, • Have the necessary understanding on the functioning of optical materials for optoelectronics, • Understand the basics of quantum structures and their applications in spintronics and carbon electronics |
| II | BE8254 | Basic Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering | • Understand the concept of three phase power circuits and measurement. • Comprehend the concepts in electrical generators, motors and transformers • Choose appropriate measuring instruments for given application |
| II | EC8251 | Circuit Analysis | • Develop the capacity to analyze electrical circuits, apply the circuit theorems in real time • Design and understand and evaluate the AC and DC circuits. |
| II | EC8252 | Electronic Devices | • Explain the V-I characteristic of diode, UJT and SCR • Describe the equivalence circuits of transistors • Operate the basic electronic devices such as PN junction diode, Bipolar and Field effect Transistors, Power control devices, LED, LCD and other Opto-electronic devices |
| II | EC8261 | Circuits and Devices Laboratory | • Analyze the characteristics of basic electronic devices • Design RL and RC circuits • Verify Thevinin & Norton theorem KVL & KCL, and Super Position Theorems |
| II | GE8261 | Engineering Practices Laboratory | • Fabricate carpentry components and pipe connections including plumbing works. • Use welding equipments to join the structures. • Carry out the basic machining operations • Make the models using sheet metal works • Illustrate on centrifugal pump, Air conditioner, operations of smithy, foundary and • fittings • Carry out basic home electrical works and appliances • Measure the electrical quantities • Elaborate on the components, gates, soldering practices. |
| III | MA8352 | Linear Algebra and Partial Differential Equations | • Explain the fundamental concepts of advanced algebra and their role in modern mathematics and applied contexts. • Demonstrate accurate and efficient use of advanced algebraic techniques. • Demonstrate their mastery by solving non - trivial problems related to the concepts and by proving simple theorems about the statements proven by the text. • Able to solve various types of partial differential equations. Able to solve engineering problems using Fourier series. |
| III | EC8393 | Fundamentals of Data Structures In C | • Implement linear and non-linear data structure operations using C • Suggest appropriate linear / non-linear data structure for any given data set. • Apply hashing concepts for a given problem • Modify or suggest new data structure for an application • Appropriately choose the sorting algorithm for an application • Acquire knowledge of Working principles, characteristics and applications of BJT and FET Frequency response characteristics of BJT and FET amplifiers • Analyze the performance of small signal BJT and FET amplifiers - single stage and multi stage amplifiers • Apply the knowledge gained in the design of Electronic circuits |
| III | EC8351 | Electronic Circuits- I | • To be able to determine if a given system is linear/causal/stable • Capable of determining the frequency components present in a deterministic signal • Capable of characterizing LTI systems in the time domain and frequency domain • To be able to compute the output of an LTI system in the time and frequency domains |
| III | EC8352 | Signals and Systems | • To be able to determine if a given system is linear/causal/stable • Capable of determining the frequency components present in a deterministic signal • Capable of characterizing LTI systems in the time domain and frequency domain • To be able to compute the output of an LTI system in the time and frequency domains |
| III | EC8392 | Digital Electronics | • Use digital electronics in the present contemporary world • Design various combinational digital circuits using logic gates • Do the analysis and design procedures for synchronous and asynchronous sequential circuits • Use the semiconductor memories and related technology • Use electronic circuits involved in the design of logic gates |
| III | EC8391 | Control Systems Engineering | • Identify the various control system components and their representations. • Analyze the various time domain parameters. • Analysis the various frequency response plots and its system. • Apply the concepts of various system stability criterions. • Design various transfer functions of digital control system using state variable models. |
| III | EC8381 | Fundamentals of Data Structures in C Laboratory | • Write basic and advanced programs in C • Implement functions and recursive functions in C • Implement data structures using C • Choose appropriate sorting algorithm for an application and implement it in a modularized way |
| III | EC8361 | Analog and Digital Circuits Laboratory | • Design and Test rectifiers, filters and regulated power supplies. • Design and Test BJT/JFET amplifiers. • Differentiate cascode and cascade amplifiers. • Analyze the limitation in bandwidth of single stage and multi stage amplifier • Measure CMRR in differential amplifier • Simulate and analyze amplifier circuits using PSpice. • Design and Test the digital logic circuits. |
| III | HS8381 | Interpersonal Skills/Listening &Speaking | • Listen and respond appropriately. • Participate in group discussions • Make effective presentations • Participate confidently and appropriately in conversations both formal and informal |
| IV | MA8451 | Probability and Random Processes | • Understand the fundamental knowledge of the concepts of probability and have knowledge of standard distributions which can describe real life phenomenon. • Understand the basic concepts of one and two dimensional random variables and apply in engineering applications. • Apply the concept random processes in engineering disciplines. • Understand and apply the concept of correlation and spectral densities. • The students will have an exposure of various distribution functions and help in acquiring skills in handling situations involving more than one variable. Able to analyze the response of random inputs to linear time invariant systems. |
| IV | EC8452 | Electronic Circuits II | • Analyze different types of amplifier, oscillator and multivibrator circuits • Design BJT amplifier and oscillator circuits • Analyze transistorized amplifier and oscillator circuits • Design and analyze feedback amplifiers • Design LC and RC oscillators, tuned amplifiers, wave shaping circuits, multivibrators, power amplifier and DC convertors. |
| IV | EC8491 | Communication Theory | • Design AM communication systems • Design Angle modulated communication systems • Apply the concepts of Random Process to the design of Communication systems • Analyze the noise performance of AM and FM systems • Gain knowledge in sampling and quantization |
| IV | EC8451 | Electromagnetic Fields | • Display an understanding of fundamental electromagnetic laws and concepts • Write Maxwell's equations in integral, differential and phasor forms and explain their physical meaning • Explain electromagnetic wave propagation in lossy and in lossless media • Solve simple problems requiring estimation of electric and magnetic field quantities based on these concepts and laws |
| IV | EC8453 | Linear Integrated Circuits | • Design linear and non linear applications of OP – AMPS • Design applications using analog multiplier and PLL • Design ADC and DAC using OP – AMPS • Generate waveforms using OP – AMP Circuits • Analyze special function ICs |
| IV | GE8291 | Environmental Science and Engineering | • Environmental Pollution or problems cannot be solved by mere laws. Public participation is an important aspect which serves the environmental Protection. One will obtain knowledge on the following after completing the course. • Public awareness of environmental is at infant stage. • Ignorance and incomplete knowledge has lead to misconceptions • Development and improvement in std. of living has lead to serious environmental disasters |
| IV | EC8461 | Circuits Design and Simulation Laboratory | • Analyze various types of feedback amplifiers • Design oscillators, tuned amplifiers, wave-shaping circuits and multivibrators • Design and simulate feedback amplifiers, oscillators, tuned amplifiers, wave-shaping circuits and multivibrators using SPICE Tool. |
| IV | EC8462 | Linear Integrated Circuits Laboratory | • Design amplifiers, oscillators, D-A converters using operational amplifiers. • Design filters using op-amp and performs an experiment on frequency response. • Analyze the working of PLL and describe its application as a frequency multiplier. • Design DC power supply using ICs. • Analyze the performance of filters, multivibrators, A/D converter and analog multiplier using SPICE. |
| V | EC8501 | Digital Communication | • Design PCM systems • Design and implement base band transmission schemes • Design and implement band pass signaling schemes • Analyze the spectral characteristics of band pass signaling schemes and their noise performance • Design error control coding schemes |
| V | EC8553 | Discrete-Time Signal Processing | • Apply DFT for the analysis of digital signals and systems • Design IIR and FIR filters • Characterize the effects of finite precision representation on digital filters • Design multirate filters • Apply adaptive filters appropriately in communication systems |
| V | EC8552 | Computer Architecture and Organization | • Describe data representation, instruction formats and the operation of a digital computer • Illustrate the fixed point and floating-point arithmetic for ALU operation • Discuss about implementation schemes of control unit and pipeline performance • Explain the concept of various memories, interfacing and organization of multiple processors • Discuss parallel processing technique and unconventional architectures |
| V | EC8551 | Communication Networks | • Identify the components required to build different types of networks • Choose the required functionality at each layer for given application • Identify solution for each functionality at each layer • Trace the flow of information from one node to another node in the network |
| V | EC8073 | Medical Electronics | • Know the human body electro- physiological parameters and recording of bio-potentials • Comprehend the non-electrical physiological parameters and their measurement – body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, blood cell count, blood flow meter etc. • Interpret the various assist devices used in the hospitals viz. pacemakers, defibrillators, dialyzers and ventilators • Comprehend physical medicine methods eg. ultrasonic, shortwave, microwave surgical diathermies , and bio-telemetry principles and methods • Know about recent trends in medical instrumentation |
| V | OMD 551 | Basic of BioMedical Instrumentation | To Learn the different bio potential and its propagation. To get Familiarize the different electrode placement for various physiological recording Students will be able design bio amplifier for various physiological recording Students will understand various technique non electrical physiogical measurements Understand the different biochemical measurements |
| V | EC8562 | DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING LABORATORY | • Carryout basic signal processing operations • Demonstrate their abilities towards MATLAB based implementation of various DSP systems • Analyze the architecture of a DSP Processor • Design and Implement the FIR and IIR Filters in DSP Processor for performing filtering operation over real-time signals • Design a DSP system for various applications of DSP |
| V | EC8563 | Communication Networks Laboratory | • Communicate between two desktop computers • Implement the different protocols • Program using sockets. • Implement and compare the various routing algorithms • Use the simulation tool. |
| VI | EC8691 | Microprocessors and Microcontrollers | • Understand and execute programs based on 8086 microprocessor. • Design Memory Interfacing circuits. • Design and interface I/O circuits. • Design and implement 8051 microcontroller based systems |
| VI | EC8095 | VLSI Design | • Realize the concepts of digital building blocks using MOS transistor. • Design combinational MOS circuits and power strategies. • Design and construct Sequential Circuits and Timing systems. • Design arithmetic building blocks and memory subsystems. • Apply and implement FPGA design flow and testing. |
| VI | EC8652 | Wireless Communication | • Characterize a wireless channel and evolve the system design specifications • Design a cellular system based on resource availability and traffic demands • Identify suitable signaling and multipath mitigation techniques for the wireless channel and system under consideration. |
| VI | MG8591 | Principles of Management | • Upon completion of the course, students will be able to have clear understanding • Managerial functions like planning, organizing, staffing, leading & controlling and have same basic knowledge on international aspect of management |
| VI | EC8651 | Transmission Lines and RF Systems | • Explain the characteristics of transmission lines and its losses • Write about the standing wave ratio and input impedance in high frequency transmission lines • Analyze impedance matching by stubs using smith charts • Analyze the characteristics of TE and TM waves • Design a RF transceiver system for wireless communication |
| VI | EC8681 | Microprocessors and Microcontrollers Laboratory | • Write ALP Programmes for fixed and Floating Point and Arithmetic operations • Interface different I/Os with processor • Generate waveforms using Microprocessors • Execute Programs in 8051 • Explain the difference between simulator and Emulator |
| VI | EC8004 | Wireless Networks | • Conversant with the latest 3G/4G networks and its architecture • Design and implement wireless network environment for any application using latest wireless protocols and standards • Ability to select the suitable network depending on the availability and requirement • Implement different type of applications for smart phones and mobile devices with latest network strategies |
| VI | EC8661 | VLSI Design Laboratory | • Write HDL code for basic as well as advanced digital integrated circuit • Import the logic modules into FPGA Boards • Synthesize Place and Route the digital IPs • Design, Simulate and Extract the layouts of Digital & Analog IC Blocks using EDA tools |
| VI | EC8611 | Technical Seminar | • Make effective presentations • Participate confidently in Group Discussions. • Attend job interviews and be successful in them. • Develop adequate Technical Skills required for the workplace |
| VI | HS8581 | Professional Communication | • Make effective presentations • Participate confidently in Group Discussions. • Attend job interviews and be successful in them. • Develop adequate Soft Skills required for the workplace |
| VII | EC8701 | Antennas and Microwave Engineering | • Apply the basic principles and evaluate antenna parameters and link power budgets • Design and assess the performance of various antennas • Design a microwave system given the application specifications |
| VII | EC8751 | Optical Communication | • Realize basic elements in optical fibers, different modes and configurations. • Analyze the transmission characteristics associated with dispersion and polarization techniques. • Design optical sources and detectors with their use in optical communication system. • Construct fiber optic receiver systems, measurements and coupling techniques. • Design optical communication systems and its networks. |
| VII | EC8791 | Embedded and Real Time Systems | • Describe the architecture and programming of ARM processor • Outline the concepts of embedded systems • Explain the basic concepts of real time operating system design • Model real-time applications using embedded-system concepts |
| VII | EC8702 | Ad hoc and Wireless Sensor Networks | • Know the basics of Ad hoc networks and Wireless Sensor Networks • Apply this knowledge to identify the suitable routing algorithm based on the network and user requirement • Apply the knowledge to identify appropriate physical and MAC layer protocols • Understand the transport layer and security issues possible in Ad hoc and sensor networks. • Be familiar with the OS used in Wireless Sensor Networks and build basic modules |
| VII | GE8071 | Disaster Management | • Differentiate the types of disasters, causes and their impact on environment and society • Assess vulnerability and various methods of risk reduction measures as well as mitigation. • Draw the hazard and vulnerability profile of India, Scenarios in the Indian context, Disaster damage assessment and management. |
| VII | OCS752 | Introduction to C Programming | • Develop simple applications using basic constructs • Develop applications using arrays and strings • Develop applications using functions and structures |
| VII | EC8711 | Embedded Laboratory | • Write programs in ARM for a specific Application• • Interface memory, A/D and D/A convertors with ARM system • Analyze the performance of interrupt • Write program for interfacing keyboard, display, motor and sensor. • Formulate a mini project using embedded system |
| VII | EC8761 | Advanced Communication Laboratory | • Analyze the performance of simple optical link by measurement of losses and Analyzing the mode characteristics of fiber • Analyze the Eye Pattern, Pulse broadening of optical fiber and the impact on BER • Estimate the Wireless Channel Characteristics and Analyze the performance of Wireless Communication System • Understand the intricacies in Microwave System design |
| VIII | GE8076 | Professional Ethics in Engineering | The student should be able to apply ethics in society, discuss the ethical issues related to engineering and realize the responsibilities and rights in the society. |
| VIII | EC8094 | Satellite Communication | • Analyze the satellite orbits • Analyze the earth segment and space segment • Analyze the satellite Link design • Design various satellite applications |
| VIII | EC8811 | Project Work | To develop the ability to solve aspecific problem right from its identification Review on literatures and learn more about the problem and its solutions To develop the analytical skills, requirement analysis, design skills. Learn the various system modules for implementing the project useful for the society and Testing with the experimental data. To train the students in preparing project reports and to face reviews and vivavoce examination |
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