Departments

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering offers state-of-the-art facilities to support academic learning, research, and innovation. The well-equipped laboratories and research centers provide students with hands-on experience in various domains of electronics and communication engineering.

Digital IC / Linear IC Laboratory

The advent of integrated circuits (ICs) has brought about a revolutionary transformation in electronic design. To keep pace with this advancement, the laboratory provides students with the opportunity to design and implement both digital and analog circuits, enhancing their practical understanding of modern electronics.

Electronic Workshop

The laboratory offers students hands-on exposure to essential electronic components, devices, and equipment, along with practical training in soldering techniques. Additionally, the lab facilitates testing and troubleshooting of student projects, ensuring they gain comprehensive skills in circuit assembly and maintenance.

Project Workshop

The facility features a comprehensive array of power tools and equipment, including a high-performance grinding tool delivering 850 watts of power with a 4-inch grinding capacity and 11000 RPM operation speed. A portable power tool system with advanced brushless motor technology provides mobile power capabilities, complete with integrated battery and charging solutions, while a specialized stone cutting machine handles precision masonry tasks. The workshop’s capabilities are further enhanced by an advanced IGBT-based welding system rated at 220A, and a professional-grade drilling tool featuring a 10mm chuck capacity and 500W motor output.

Microcontroller / DSP Laboratory

This laboratory helps students become familiar with advanced microcontrollers and digital signal processors (DSP), which have numerous real-time applications in industries, research, and medical electronics. The lab is equipped with microcontroller kits, DSP kits, CPLD and FPGA boards, as well as a Universal Programmer, providing students with the necessary tools for practical learning and project development.

Analog Circuits Laboratory

The Analog Circuits Laboratory serves as a practical learning environment where students gain direct experience in the design and analysis of fundamental electronic circuits. Through hands-on experimentation, students develop expertise in three core areas: amplifiers that boost signal strength, oscillators that generate precise frequencies, and power supply circuits that provide stable voltage outputs. This laboratory setting enables students to bridge theoretical concepts with practical implementation, allowing them to test, measure, and optimize their circuit designs while developing essential engineering skills.

Project Laboratory I

The laboratory features a comprehensive suite of development tools centered around digital signal processing platforms and programmable logic development boards. The facility’s embedded systems capabilities are anchored by dual 32-bit ARM microcontroller LPC1769 platforms, consisting of both the LPCXpresso board and development platform, which provide extensive resources for advanced embedded system development. Additional development resources include specialized boards for rapid prototyping, enhanced by wireless connectivity modules for network integration, while dedicated motor control interfaces support precise motion control applications. The laboratory’s advanced capabilities are further enhanced by specialized development kits that provide additional programmable logic resources for sophisticated digital system design and implementation.

Project Laboratory II

The laboratory is equipped with a comprehensive range of precision measurement and testing equipment. For practical circuit assembly and repair, the facility provides a soldering rework station, while precise measurements are enabled through a suite of specialized instruments, and a power supply complemented by a variable power supply capability.

Advanced Communication Laboratory

The laboratory houses a comprehensive suite of microwave and electronic testing equipment, featuring high-power microwave generation systems and advanced measurement tools for frequency analysis. The facility includes specialized waveguide components and signal analysis equipment, supported by electronic testing resources including oscilloscopes and IC testing tools. Additional capabilities encompass laser and optic fiber development tools, vector network analysis, and spectrum analysis systems, all supported by various calibration and adapter configurations.

Computer Communication Laboratory

A dedicated facility for exploring computer networking and wireless communication technologies, where students can design, implement, and test various networking protocols and wireless communication systems. This specialized space provides hands-on learning opportunities for understanding and developing network architectures and communication protocols, enabling students to gain practical experience in both wired and wireless networking technologies.

VLSI and Embedded Systems Laboratory

The laboratory houses a comprehensive suite of computing and development resources, centered around a high-performance server and desktop computing stations. The facility supports rapid prototyping through 3D printing capabilities and digital system development through various platforms including FPGA trainer kits, programmable logic boards, and CPLD development tools. Advanced signal processing is enabled by digital signal processing hardware and two ARM-based microcontroller platforms, one featuring USB communication capabilities. The laboratory’s measurement and testing capabilities are enhanced by a function generator and digital storage oscilloscopes with 50 MHz and 70 MHz bandwidths, providing comprehensive resources for digital system design, development, and testing.

Research Laboratory

The laboratory is equipped with advanced measurement and testing capabilities, featuring a high-performance 4-channel digital storage oscilloscope with 200MHz bandwidth and color display, complemented by a specialized current probe capable of measuring up to 100A AC/DC currents at 100KHz. A second oscilloscope provides 2-channel operation with 50MHz bandwidth and 16K memory depth, ensuring comprehensive signal analysis capabilities. For practical circuit assembly and repair, the facility includes an 80W, 230V soldering rework station, while advanced automation capabilities are supported by a sophisticated 3-axis robotic system, enabling precise mechanical movements and automated processes.

Underwater Acoustic Communication Laboratory

The Underwater Acoustic Communication Laboratory serves as a specialized research facility for advancing underwater communication technologies. The laboratory features sophisticated underwater acoustic equipment, including hydrophones and projectors for communication experiments, supported by advanced signal processing hardware. Two shielded underwater cables ensure high-quality signal transmission, while sound and vibration devices facilitate comprehensive acoustic testing. The facility’s capabilities are enhanced by a two-axis XY slider robot and a dual Raspberry Pi computing system with professional-grade conversion capabilities, enabling researchers to conduct experiments in underwater acoustic communication, signal processing, and simulation.

Department Library

The Electronics and Communication Engineering Department library holds an extensive collection of resources, including textbooks, reference books, project reports and seminar reports. The collection also features previous years’ university question papers and short-term course materials. Serving as a vital academic resource, the library effectively meets the educational and research needs of both students and faculty within the Department.