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Electronics For You
July 2020 Issue
Vol. 52 No. 7
DEFENCE ELECTRONICS
The Changing Face Of India’s Defence Sector
In Perspective
India is one of the largest importers of defence equipment worldwide. However, the government is now planning to reduce the country’s dependence on imports with focus on indigenous production of defence equipment. With a slew of recently announced reforms, the defence sector will surely gain more momentum in its path to self-reliance in defence production
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SMART WORLD
Hydrogen As A Fuel For Next-Gen Mobility
Hydrogen-powered vehicles are more efficient than a combustion engine as no greenhouse gases are emitted. However, the process of generating hydrogen should also be green. Commonly used processes for separating hydrogen from other substances include steam reforming of methane, gasification, and electrolysis
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Wind-Solar Hybrid Systems To Improve Grid Stability
Using renewable energy sources like wind and solar for power generation has helped in reducing carbon footprints and made power available to non-electrified remote areas. A hybrid power system that combines the benefits of both sources can improve the reliability and stability of the grid to deliver non-intermittent electric power
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SMART WORLD
Innovations Thriving In The Battle Against Coronavirus
Amidst the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, existing technologies and innovations like robots and drones are becoming common. These are being used for sanitisation, awareness, adherence to social distancing rules, and to deliver medical supplies
| STARTUP ZONE
The IoT For Digital Farming
Agriculture is one of the most important industries in the world that not only provides food but also raw materials for other industries like textiles. Still, it is plagued by several issues, both natural and man-made, that make life difficult for the farmers
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AI Insurance Is Coming, Here’s Why
Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool, but it may pose some risks if used incorrectly. These risks can be unknown or uncontrollable and hence, you need to find other ways to deal with it
| EDUCATION
Online Learning: An Antidote To Uninterrupted Education Amidst Covid-19 Crisis
With the outbreak of novel coronavirus, many business sectors have been affected tremendously. The education sector is the latest area that has been affected by this prevailing situation. Most countries have shut down their universities, colleges, and schools
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TECH FOCUS
AI And ML Shifting Focus Back To Hardware
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in different sectors has transformed the conventional approach for different applications. Although the terms AI and ML are used interchangeably, the former aims at the success of a task, whereas the latter ensures accuracy
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Automated Food Cooking
With the introduction of advanced technologies such as cooking robots, people can enjoy hassle-free cooking and save considerable time. The goal of using such innovations is to cook hygienic food at a quicker pace
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STARTUP ZONE
The IoT And AI In Defence
Mission-critical applications require technologies that can be utilised in real time with high reliability and accuracy. Any sort of failure or defect in the function of systems deployed for such applications can have disastrous consequences. Founded in 2015 by Tushar Chhabra, Saurav Agarwala, and Tomer Katzenellenbogen, defence technology startup CRON Systems creates end-to-end encrypted solutions to solve convoluted security problems at India’s borders
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Going Green With EV Charging
The automobile sector has seen a huge increase in the development of vehicles that run on clean fuels. In India, the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise. Yet, one of the main reasons why people willing to invest in a cleaner option for mobility are holding back is range anxiety arising from lack of enough charging stations
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HEALTHCARE
Electronic Authentication Of Organic Foods
The availability of adulterated food products in the market has led to a number of health problems. In response to this, people are now moving towards the use of organic food products, which are naturally produced, safe, healthy, and of higher quality. In addition, several new electronic methods have been devised to ensure proper labelling of these organic products
| INTERNET OF THINGS
Exploring The Applications Of IoT
The Internet of Things has become a game changer in today’s world and is playing a vital role in the industrial revolution. This article explores the uses of IoT in healthcare systems, water supply, recycling systems and many other areas
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POWER
Use Of Supercapacitors In Defence And Transport
Supercapacitors are energy storage devices that bridge the gap between electrolytic capacitors and rechargeable batteries. This article explains their importance and usage in defence and transportation sectors
| INTERVIEW
“There Is No Machine Which Can’t Be Made In India” — Ashok Chadda, managing director, Powersem GmbH Germany and Powersem Semiconductors Pvt Ltd India
Make in India is surely what we all should promote; but first of all, we need a well-developed infrastructure for the same. Ashok Chadda, managing director, Powersem GmbH Germany and Powersem Semiconductors Pvt Ltd India, in a conversation with Deepshikha Shukla, discusses how Make in India helps to uplift the Indian electronics market and what its challenges are
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INTERVIEW
“Everyone With A Smartphone Now Has A Personal Satellite Navigation System” — Jim Lin, marketing director, SkyTraq
From providing logistic solutions to guiding users, navigation satellite systems are fundamental to modern technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT). Jim Lin, marketing director, SkyTraq, discusses the operation and scope of GPS/GNSS technology for industrial and consumer navigation and tracking applications in an interaction with Ayushee Sharma
| DO-IT-YOURSELF
Make A Simple Capacitive Touch Keyboard With Arduino
Certain shortcuts on your keyboard such as copy, paste or print can definitely simplify your work. And what if you can create these different keyboard operations on your own? Have you ever thought about this?
Download source code
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eSTYLE
First Look: Some New Gadgets
• Smart TVs
• Earbuds
• Notebook
• Refrigerators
• Smartwatch
• Smartphone
| REGULARS
Software and Apps
• Software For Strategic Applications
• Mobile Apps For Strategic Applications
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AI In Military Service: Rules Sky, Land And Sea
With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, modern electronics warfare has become more intelligent, effective, and precise in many ways. Leveraging AI technology in warfare equipment gives more advantages in the race towards modernisation of military equipment. This article covers the use of AI in military applications and on-going modernisation of Indian warfare equipment
| TEST & MEASUREMENT
T&M Solutions For Satellite Systems
A satellite has to operate in very harsh conditions after launch. It has to function in a vacuum while handling high levels of electromagnetic radiation and fluctuation in temperatures. Therefore it’s crucial to test each satellite properly before it enters space. This article covers the various types of satellites testing and challenges that may occur during the process
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MARKET SURVEY
Growth Of 5G Market And Its Impact On Economy
The introduction of 5G has benefitted the economy in several ways. It has helped in the growth of various new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), machine learning (ML), and blockchain. Apart from leading the growth of new business operations and applications, it has provided revenue platforms for telecom operators
| FACTS & FIGURES
Scheme For Promotion Of MSMEs In Defence
One of the key objectives of the government’s Make in India initiative is to bring micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into the defence supply chain and thereby boost the self-reliance of the country and contribute towards growing defence exports market. MSMEs are already contributing in defence manufacturing with thousands of quality products, mainly at sub-system and component levels. In addition, as much as fifty per cent of the manpower is engaged in MSMEs
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FACTS & FIGURES
Guidelines For Use Of IAF Test Facilities By Private Entities
Extending the usage of Indian Air Force (IAF) test facilities, including aviation assets to private sectors/entities, would boost the indigenous aviation defence industry, thereby reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. These guidelines aim to outline the modalities for the use of IAF assets (testing and evaluation establishments, labs, ranges, aircraft, helicopters, radars, and ground equipment) by the private sector to test equipment and systems being designed and developed to meet IAF requirements. The test facilities/assets would be provided for use by the private sector when not in use by the IAF
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Conveyor Jam Detector For Industries
The conveyor jam detector circuit presented here is designed to activate an alarm device or programmable logic controller (PLC) when the speed of the conveyor system falls below the set minimum speed, alerting the workers the possibility of jamming of the conveyor system. Conveyor jam detector is an indispensable sensor device found in most conveyor safety and control systems
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DO-IT-YOURSELF
Protect Your Appliances With This Power-On Delay Timer
This simple delay timer circuit is used to prevent noise and spike in electrical equipment before switching on the main input supply. Most electrical appliances powered by 230V AC mains produce large voltage spikes when the power is switched on. The voltage spike also affects low-power electronic circuits. Hence, noise suppression and spike protection are very important. One of the easiest solutions is to use a power-on delay circuit that switches on the electronic circuit after a few seconds
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Make This Handy Zener Meter For Faster Testing
The circuit presented here is compact and handy for measuring the voltage rating of a Zener diode instantly. To check a Zener diode, it is connected across a DC power supply with a suitable resistor in series, then the voltage drop across Zener diode is measured using a multimeter. The whole setup, including selection of voltage range in multimeter, takes more time than the actual measurement itself
Download source code
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eSTYLE
DIGITAL: How Intelligent Toilets Can Bring Efficient Public Toilet Management In India
The invention of intelligent toilets has been creating quite a ripple across the globe, considering their smart capabilities to gather insights into public health and diseases. A few months back, Numi 2.0, an advanced intelligent toilet, was recognised in the smart home category at the 2020 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Awards held in Las Vegas
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Industry News: Industry Updates
• PLI scheme for promoting manufacture of medical devices
• MSMEs get additional assistance amidst Covid-19 crisis
• Electronics production to reach Rs 10,000 billion by 2025
• EV sales increase with implementation of stringent emission norms
• Compound semiconductor materials market to reach $66.6 billion by 2027
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DO-IT-YOURSELF
Automatic Hand-Wash Timer
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, people need to wash their hands with soap and water at least for 20 seconds to get rid of any virus. Although you have a stopwatch on phones, wristwatches, and other electronic devices, it is not convenient to use them. Also, some people do not want to use their expensive phones near washbasins. So, it becomes difficult to keep a check on time for the handwashing procedure
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Buyers’ Guide: Some Mid-Range Smartphones With Powerful Battery And Processor
Smartphones are considered to be one of the biggest innovations in the field of technology and have truly transformed the lives of people in several ways. Without any doubt, India is one of the fastest-growing smartphone markets worldwide. The country has several brands under its belt that are available in various price segments along with the latest specifications. From the budget category to high-end premium and flagship smartphones, there are several choices available in the market
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STARTUP ZONE
Self-Driving Electric Vehicle For Delivery
While growth of the Internet and its access to the masses has made it possible for e-commerce businesses to start in different parts of the world, it is the reliable delivery service that has been the backbone of these flourishing businesses today. From food and medicines to clothes and other consumer essentials, items can be ordered from anywhere via mobile phones. With lockdowns imposed in various nations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the need has grown further
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Solving Water Crisis With Air And Nanotechnology
The scarcity of clean water and its access is affecting the entire human population, be it directly or indirectly. Along with natural causes like droughts, reasons like the rising population and global warming are hugely responsible for adding to this pressure. Clean, fresh, and safe water is not only essential for drinking but also for food production, besides other important uses. Indian cities, too, will run out of or contaminate groundwater and surface water resources completely in a few years, if proper measures are not taken
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DO-IT-YOURSELF
OTP Based Wireless Smart Lock System
This is a one-time password (OTP) based smart locking system using Arduino and Bluetooth. It can generate a new password every time you try to unlock it, which gives you extra security
Download source code
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Tech News: Technology Updates
• New AI tool turns low-pixel faces into realistic images
• Telcos increase vigilance as government warns of phishing attacks
• Ultra-thin film turns smartwatch into health monitoring system
• Google now shows Covid-19 testing centres in India
• Low-cost emergency ventilator to help fight Covid-19 crisis
• Intel launches 3D Lakefield chips for foldable and ultra-thin laptops
• AI-based system to track social distancing in public places
• Now digitise your dog into a computer game
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