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Electronics For You
December 2024 Issue
Vol. 56 No. 12
Technology
INTERVIEW: Build Future-Ready Semiconductor Titans For India’s High-Tech Ascent To Global Semiconductor Leadership — Steve Sanghi, Chairman Of Microchip Technology Speaks With Dr Satya Gupta From VLSI Society Of India
Steve Sanghi of Microchip Technology speaks with Dr Satya Gupta from VLSI Society of India, sharing his insights into the future of chip technology and the key challenges and opportunities for India in becoming a semiconductor product nation.
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Technology
FUTURE: New Era For Semiconductors Flexible And Stretchable
Analysts project the soft semiconductor market will grow at a CAGR of 25-30% over the next decade, driven by innovations in healthcare, IoT, and smart cities.
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SECURITY: The Hidden Battle: Tackling Chip Backdoors In Modern Tech
Chip backdoors endanger more than personal data—they undermine national security, economic stability, and trust in digital infrastructure. |
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Technology
FUTURE: Quantum Integrated Circuits: The Future Of Computing
Quantum integrated circuits use qubits’ superposition and entanglement for simultaneous calculations, driving unmatched speed and efficiency.
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INNOVATION: Expanding Data Capacity: Merging SDM And WDM Technologies
The integration of multicore fibre and multiband optical networks could redefine data transmission, meeting our growing appetite for speed and capacity. | | |
Strategy
INTERVIEW: “SEMI Is Actively Working With Indian Universities, Institutions To Create India’s Semiconductor Academy” — Ajit Manocha, President, SEMI
India’s semiconductor industry is expected to face a significant talent shortfall, with a projected shortage of 250,000 to 300,000 professionals by 2027. In an insightful conversation, Ajit Manocha, President of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), revealed to EFY’s Nijhum Rudra and Akanksha Sondhi Gaur, that while the country produces nearly a million STEM graduates each year, SEMI’s initiatives are focused on equipping this talent to meet the demands of fast-evolving sectors, such as automotive, healthcare, and artificial intelligence (AI).
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INTERVIEW: “We Have Removed Traditional Classroom-Based Teaching And Transitioned To Experiential Learning” — Alex P. James, Dean External Linkages And Projects, Digital University Kerala
For India to become a design powerhouse, it must focus on developing Indian-owned companies that can sell their IPs and products globally, not just locally. Speaking with EFY’s Yashasvini Razdan, Digital University Kerala’s Alex P. James outlines how DUK has established independent centres of excellence to support startups in the electronic design space. | | |
Moves
INTERVIEW: “Our Patented Method Now Extracts Lithium Carbonate At Over 90% Efficiency And 99% Purity—Up From An Initial 35%!” — Prassann Daphal, CEO, Evergreen Recyclekaro India Private Limited
In a conversation with EFY’s Nitisha Dubey, Prassann Daphal of Evergreen Recyclekaro India Private Limited highlights how plasma furnace technology transforms complex materials into a molten composite, primed for advanced hydrometallurgical extraction.
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INTERVIEW: “GaN Adaptors Are Smaller, More Powerful, And More Efficient, Offering Up To 95% Efficiency Compared To 80-85% In Silicon Ones” — Subhendu S. Satpathy, CEO, Mokkomotto
What challenges arise when designing electronic products with GaN technology? Subhendu S. Satpathy of Mokkomotto, creator of a 65W GaN charger for all devices, shares his insight with EFY’s Nidhi Agarwal. | | |
Design
CIRCUIT: Interesting Reference Designs Of LLC Resonant DC-DC Converter
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PCB: Guide For Engineers To Create Innovative, Manufacturable PCBs
Navigating modern PCB design can feel overwhelming. From CAD tools to supplier selection, Part 1 of this series offers actionable insights to simplify your journey. | | |
Do-It-Yourself
CIRCUIT IDEA: Decorative Automatic Garden Watering System
The device automates watering by monitoring real-time soil moisture levels. Traditional methods often result in over-watering or under-watering, stressing plants. By employing a soil moisture sensor, the device ensures optimal water delivery, promoting healthy plant growth and conserving resources.
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PROJECT: World’s Smallest Programable IndusPhone Design (Part 3)
In the previous article of this DIY device series, the smallest touchscreen phone was created using the SIM800L for the 2G cellular network and a round touch display. This design is now finalised by integrating the previously developed user interface (UI) with its core functions and consolidating everything into a single system powered by a real-time operating system (RTOS). | | |
Do-It-Yourself
CIRCUIT IDEA: Smart Sensor For Shock And Vibration Detection
A standalone shock and vibration sensor device detects abnormal vibrations or shocks. Compact and versatile, it can be deployed in any environment requiring such monitoring.
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PROJECT: Device Control Through A PC’s USB Port Using Visual Basic
This Windows-based program, created with Microsoft Visual Basic (VB6), features an intuitive user graphic interface (UGI) and operates seamlessly on the Windows platform. It interfaces with a personal computer’s (PC’s) USB port via a hardware module, which includes a microprocessor-based electronic circuit capable of controlling up to eight appliances through the PC. | | |
Do-It-Yourself
PROJECT: Optical Fence Using WeMos D1 Mini With Updates On Google Sheet
Vigilance of any room, location, or enclosure is always challenging, especially when it cannot be physically locked. A real-life scenario requiring the tracking of intrusions in a monitored space, inspired the creation of this cost-effective solution to log movement onto a Google Sheet using an optical fence. This concept can be extended to any monitored area like those under CCTV surveillance, where constant attention to the screen is unnecessary.
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PROJECT: Controlling Electrical Devices Using Motion Sensor
Automating household or office systems can be achieved using an Arduino Nano, a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor, and a relay. The primary aim is to create a control system that activates or deactivates electrical devices in response to human movement, enhancing convenience and energy efficiency. | | |
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Startups & Innovators
• Canebot: A Robotic Vending Machine Serving Fresh Sugarcane Juice
• Precision PCB Assembly With Xaltan Systems’ Made-In-India Tech
• InsideFPV Drone Technology For Agriculture, Defence, And Accessible Consumer Solutions
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Dashboard
Key Industry Trends That Can Shape The Future Of Your Business | | |
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Truly Innovative Electronics
Amongst numerous press releases of new products received by us, these are the ones we found worthy of the title Truly Innovative Electronics.
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New Products
• Components
• Embedded
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Test & Measurement | | |
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Research & Innovation Updates
• Advancements in TOPCon solar cells
• Space communication with silent amplifiers
• Sensor targets food antioxidants
• Electricity from moisture in paper
• Quantum leap in magnetism refines superconductors
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Industry News: Industry Updates
• Centre unveils Rs 10 billion fund for space tech startups
• Karnataka launches accelerator network for tech startups
• India to procure 31 MQ-9B drones from the US worth $3.3 billion
• Tessolve acquires German chip design firm for Rs 4 billion
• Dixon Technologies and Nokia join hands to boost India’s broadband
• Tata Technologies witnesses loss in profit for third consecutive quarter | | |
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Electroons 2.0
Some stunning cartoons.
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