AICE3-26
Electrochemistry Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging Electromagnetism
Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:
This branch focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy.
Generation: Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, and Renewable energy (Solar, Wind).
Transmission & Distribution: High-voltage lines, substations, and smart grids.
Protection: Circuit breakers, relays, and fault analysis.
Transformers: Single-phase, three-phase, and auto-transformers.
DC Machines: Motors and generators (Shunt, Series, Compound).
AC Machines: Induction motors, synchronous motors, and alternators.
Converters: AC-DC (Rectifiers), DC-DC (Choppers), DC-AC (Inverters).
Switching Devices: Thyristors, MOSFETs, and IGBTs.
Applications: Variable speed drives and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).
This branch deals with the flow of electrons in semiconductor materials and the design of circuits.
Semiconductor Physics: P-N junctions, diodes, and transistors (BJT, FET).
Amplifiers: Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps) and feedback configurations.
Oscillators: Signal generators and waveform shaping circuits.
Logic Design: Logic gates, Boolean algebra, and Karnaugh maps.
Combinational Circuits: Adders, multiplexers, and decoders.
Sequential Circuits: Flip-flops, registers, and counters.
Microprocessors: 8085, 8086, and ARM architectures.
Microcontrollers: Arduino, PIC, and Raspberry Pi integration.
VLSI Design: CMOS technology, FPGA programming, and HDL (Verilog/VHDL).
The study of managing the behavior of dynamic systems using feedback loops.
System Modeling: Transfer functions and state-space analysis.
Stability: Root locus, Bode plots, and Nyquist criteria.
Industrial Automation: PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA, and Robotics.
The science of transmitting information across distances using various media.
Analog Communication: AM, FM, and PM modulation techniques.
Digital Communication: PCM, ASK, FSK, and PSK.
Electromagnetics: Antenna theory, wave propagation, and transmission lines.
Networking: Satellite communication, fiber optics, and 5G/Wireless technologies.
Focuses on analyzing, modifying, and synthesizing signals like sound, images, and sensor data.
Signals & Systems: Continuous-time vs. discrete-time signals.
Transforms: Fourier Transform (FT), Laplace Transform, and Z-Transform.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Digital filters (FIR/IIR) and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT).
The development of tools to measure physical variables accurately.
Sensors & Transducers: Temperature, pressure, and optical sensors.
Measurement Tools: Oscilloscopes (CRO), Multimeters, and Bridge circuits.
Biomedical Instrumentation: ECG, EEG, and MRI technology.
These are the mathematical and physical pillars required for all the above topics.
Circuit Theory: Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws (KCL/KVL), and Network Theorems (Thevenin/Norton).
Electromagnetic Field Theory: Maxwell’s Equations and Electrostatics.
Engineering Mathematics: Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Complex Analysis.