About the Department
- The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering was established in the year 2005 with an annual intake of 60 students.
- During the academic year 2010-2011, the department increased its student’s strength from 60 to 120.
- The department has started a new M.E programme with specialization in Communication System in the year 2009.
- We are having highly qualified and experienced faculty members with various specializations.
- The department has over 200 students studying in it.
- They have achieved various milestones by winning various prizes both in academics and extracurricular activities.
- The Department has well-equipped laboratories like VLSI Simulation Laboratory, Microwave and Optical Communication Laboratory, Electronic Devices and Circuits laboratory, Digital Electronics laboratory with state of the art technologies. Various workshops and training are frequently conducted on digital image processing, Embedded system, PCB designing etc. to make students aware of present trends in the field of electronics.
Programmes Offered
- B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering - 4 years
- M.E - Communication Systems - 2 years
- Ph.D - (Research Programme)
Vision & Mission
Vision
To become a department, which creates graduates with high technical capabilities through competent teaching and providing conducive environment for learning with state of the art research facilities in emerging areas of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Mission
- To create a unique learning environment for all types of students to be creative and innovative.
- To enhance students’ employability through various skill based activities.
- To promote research activities with a focus on excellence and innovation to meet the global challenges.
PSOs,PEOs & POs
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
The students will demonstrate the abilities
- PSO1: Design, develop and analyze electronic systems through application of relevantelectronics, mathematics and engineering principles
- PSO2: Design, develop and analyze communication systems through application offundamentals from communication principles, signal processing, and RF System Design &Electromagnetics.
- PSO3: Adapt to emerging electronics and communication technologies and developinnovative solutions for existing and newer problems
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- To provide the students with a strong foundation in the required sciences in order to pursue studies in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
- To gain adequate knowledge to become good professional in electronic and communication engineering associated industries, higher education and research.
- To develop attitude in lifelong learning, applying and adapting new ideas and technologies as their field evolves.
- To prepare students to critically analyze existing literature in an area of specialization and ethically develop innovative and research orientedmethodologies to solve the problems identified.
- To inculcate in the students a professional and ethical attitude and an ability tovisualize the engineering issues in a broader social context.
Program Outcomes (POs)
- Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineeringfundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineeringproblems.
- Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complexengineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problemsand design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriateconsideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmentalconsiderations.
- Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis andinterpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
- Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineeringactivities with an understanding of the limitations.
- 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.
- Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineeringsolutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and needfor sustainable development.
- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilitiesand norms of the engineering practice.
- Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and writeeffective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receiveclear instructions.
- Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theengineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member andleader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- 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.
The students of Electronics & Communication Engineering Programme of Mahendra College of Engineering, Salem should, at the time of being graduated, be in possession of
Advisory Committee
Department Program Advisory Committee (DPAC)
|
S.No. |
Name of the Members |
Designation & Institution |
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1. |
Dr.M.Suganthi |
Professor & Head, Department of ECE |
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2. |
Dr.P.Kaliram |
Associate Professor, Department of ECE |
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3. |
Dr.B.Senthilkumar |
Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) |
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4. |
Dr.D.Chitra |
Professor ,Department of ECE, |
|
5. |
Er.S.Pravin |
Technical Lead, Sans Technovation, Perundurai. |
|
6. |
Er.S.Parthiban |
Technical Engineer, |
|
7. |
Dr.V.PonniyinSelvan |
Professor &COE, Department of ECE |
|
8. |
Mr.D.Balaji |
Assistant Professor, Department of ECE |
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9. |
Dr.J.Sampathkumar |
Assistant Professor, Department of ECE |
|
10. |
Dr.P.N.Palanisamy |
Assistant Professor, Department of ECE |
Board of Studies
Members of the Board of Studies
|
S.No. |
Name of the Members |
Address |
BoS Designation |
|
1 |
Dr.M.Suganthi |
Professor & Head, Department of ECE |
Chairman |
|
2 |
Dr.V.Bhanumathi |
Professor, Department of ECE |
University Nominee |
|
3 |
Dr.V.Nagaraj |
Managing Director & Founder |
Industrial Expert |
|
4 |
Dr. N.Viswanathan |
Professor & HOD, |
Academic Expert |
|
5 |
Dr.R.Jeyabharathi |
Professor and Head, Department of ECE |
Academic Expert |
|
6 |
Dr.R.Sudarmani |
Associate Professor, |
Academic Expert |
|
7 |
Er.R.Sowmiya |
Senior Test Engineer, |
Academic Expert |
|
8 |
Mr.N.Gowtham |
Final year Student, |
Member |
List of Laboratories
Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory
Major Equipments:
- 8085 Microprocessor Kit.
- 8086 Microprocessor Kit.
- 8051 Microcontroller Kit.
- ARM Evaluation Board
Capabilities
The main purpose of microprocessor laboratory is to mould foundation for implement digital controller for automatic engineering systems/plants.
- Microprocessor is used as a digital controller for special purpose systems.
- Microprocessor is a vital component to make specialized control application, programmable logic controller, and to design computer based control and measurement systems.
- Advanced Microprocessor/computer based control, measurement and safety systems are rapidly replacing/ed the conventional control, measurement and safety systems based on analog circuitry, for example OP-AMP based proportional, integrator, derivative and combination of these analog circuits used as analog controller, or electromechanical relays.
Lab Utilization
| Department | Year/ Sem |
University/ Regulation |
| ECE | III / VI | Anna University/ R2017 |
| EEE | III/VI | Anna University/ R2017 |
| IT | II/V | Anna University/ R2017 |
| CSE | II/V | Anna University/ R2017 |
Digital Laboratory:
- Digital IC Trainer Kit
- Analog Trainer Kit
Lab Utilization
|
Department |
Year/ |
University/ |
|
ECE |
II/III |
Anna University/ |
|
CSE |
II/III |
Anna University/ |
|
IT |
II/III |
Anna University/ |
|
BME |
II/III |
Anna University/ |
Communication System Laboratory
Major Equipments:
- DSB/SSB AM Transmitter and Receiver
- Frequency Modulation
- PAM/PPM/PWM Modulation & Demodulation
- Sampling & Reconstruction
- TDM Transmitter And Receiver
- Data Formatting & Carrier modulation & Demodulation
- TDM/ PAM/ and Demodulation
- Pulse Code Modulation And Demodulation Kit
- Delta / sigma delta & adaptive delta modulation kit
- DPCM Modulation / Demodulation kit
- Digital Storage Oscilloscope
- Antenna Trainer
- Global Positioning System
- Two Channel CDMA
- Microwave Integrator Circuits
- Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
- Spectrum Analyzer
- Analog 2 Discovery kit
Capabilities
The objectives of experiments of
Communication systems are follows:
The students should be able to:
- To visualize the effects of sampling and TDM
- To Implement AM & FM modulation and demodulation
- To implement PCM & DM
- To implement FSK, PSK and DPSK schemes
- To implement ASK, FSK, and BPSK Generation and Detection Schemes
- To implement f Linear Block and Cyclic Error Control coding Schemes
Lab Utilization
| Department | Year/ Sem |
University/ Regulation |
| ECE | III/V & II/IV | Anna University/ R2017 & R2021 |
Electronics Laboratory
Major Equipments:
- Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
- Function Generator
- Dual RPS 0-30 V/3 Amp
- Single RPS 0-30 V/ 3 Amp
Capabilities
- Be exposed to the characteristics of basic electronic devices
- Be exposed to RL and RC circuits
- Be familiar with Thevinin & Norton theorem KVL & KCL, and Super Position Theorems
- Study the characteristic of CE,CB and CC Amplifier
- Learn the frequency response of CS Amplifiers
- Study the Transfer characteristic of differential amplifier
- Perform experiment to obtain the bandwidth of single stage and multistage amplifiers
- Perform Spice simulation of electronic circuits
- To expose the students to linear and integrated circuits
- To understand the basics of linear integrated circuits and available ICs
- To understand characteristics of operational amplifier.
- To apply operational amplifiers in linear and nonlinear applications.
- To acquire the basic knowledge of special function IC.
- To use SPICE software for circuit design
- To gain hands on experience in designing electronic circuits.
- To learn simulation software used in circuit design.
- To learn the fundamental principles of amplifier circuits
- To understand Bias in Amplifier circuits
- To differentiate Class A, Class B, Darlington Amplifier, differential Amplifiers.
- • To study the characteristic of source follower
Lab Utilization
| Department | Year/ Sem |
University/ Regulation |
| All Departments | R2017 & R 2021 | |
Electronic System Design Laboratory
Major Equipments:
- LVDT Measurement Trainer
- LDR/Photo Diode Trainer
- Strain Measurement Trainer
- Data Acquistion System Using Serial Port
- AC/DC Voltage Controller Using SCR
- Data Acquistion System Using USB Port(Vudas-100)
- Pressure Measurement Trainer
VLSI Design Laboratory
Major Equipmenst:
- Universal VLSI Trainer Kit
- Xilinx Software with modelsim Simulator<< /li>
Capabilities
- The Purpose of the lab is to implement various combinational and sequential circuits using Verilog HDL and to make the students familiar with IC design method and as well as design concept.