Activities
Report on workshop on PSoC by Cypress Semiconductors
Saturday 08th of December 2007
A workshop on Programmable System on Chip (PSoC) and the various development tools used for the creation of an application using PSoC was conducted by the pioneers in the field of semiconductor design, Cypress Semiconductors at Model Engineering College...
more »A workshop on Programmable System on Chip (PSoC) and the various development tools used for the creation of an application using PSoC was conducted by the pioneers in the field of semiconductor design, Cypress Semiconductors at Model Engineering College on Saturday, 8th of December 2007.The event was coordinated by Mixed Signals Electronics association of Model Engineering College and was attended by the third and final year students of Electronics branch. Smt. Anjana Devi, Lecturer, Dept of Electronics, was also present representing the faculty.
The event commenced at 2 P.M and a brief presentation on the architecture and applications of PSoC was presented by Mr.Cijo, Faculty, Model Engineering College who was working with Cypress Semiconductors. Following this, a demonstration of the various PSoC development tools, PSoC Designer and PSoC Express, was given by Ms.Anu.M.D, ex-MECian who is currently working with Cypress Semiconductors as Design Engineer. Projects like adjusting the brightness of LED, Cap Sense activated LED etc. implemented using PSoC were demonstrated.
A PSoC EVAL kit with a MINI programmer was supplied to the college by Cypress Semiconductors as a part of their university alliance project. A free C license was also given to the college to work on the tools. Ms. Anu. M.D informed that more kits will be supplied to the college by January 2008 and that a full day workshop on the development kit will be held on 21st of December 2007 when students can actually work on these kits to understand them better. Activities for the day concluded at around 5 P.M.
Chairperson
Mixed Signals
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Saturday 15th of September 2007
40th Engineer’s day, which falls on 15th September, was celebrated at Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara. The event was jointly coordinated by the Mixed Signals, MACS, IETE and IEEE organizations of MEC. The Principal, Prof Dr. Suresh Kumar, Mr....
more »40th Engineer’s day, which falls on 15th September, was celebrated at Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara. The event was jointly coordinated by the Mixed Signals, MACS, IETE and IEEE organizations of MEC. The Principal, Prof Dr. Suresh Kumar, Mr. Rajesh M.V, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Electronics, Mr. C K Sunith, Faculty Advisor, Mixed Signals Electronics, Model Engineering College and other faculty were present at the function.
The program commenced at 9.30 in the morning with prayer. The welcome speech was delivered by Aiswarya. M. Pious of E7B. The Presidential address was given by the Principal, highlighting that the duty of Indian Engineers was to serve their motherland, and not other countries just for monetary gain. Following this, Mr. Rajesh M.V delivered the Engineer’s day message stressing on the importance of talented students to pursue higher education and the necessity of students to turn to core subjects. He also emphasized on the significance of professional freedom and proclaimed ‘From everyone with the ability to everyone with the necessity’ as the motto of Engineers. This was followed by a presentation by Laxman of E7A on Sir. M. V. Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya (in whose memory Engineer’s Day is celebrated) and Convergence of Technologies for Rapid Development, the central theme proposed by IEI for this year’s Engineer’s Day. Vote of thanks was delivered by Asvini. A of E7B.
The second round of the ‘Best Engineer’ Contest was then conducted. 14 students who cleared the prelims were divided into 2 groups and a group discussion was held, which was judged by our eminent faculty members. From this round, four students, Devi. N of B5, Linu Susan of C5B, Sarika. J of B5 and Aiswarya. C of E7A were short listed for the final round. In the final round, the students were interviewed by our jury to test their social commitment, managerial skills and general awareness.
‘Smaranika’, the Quiz contest based on great Indian scientists was conducted by Smt. Aparna Devi, Lecturer, Dept of Electronics, Model Engineering College. Initially, a preliminary round was conducted from which five teams made it to the finals. The Quiz comprised of five rounds, each testing the knowledge of the participants on various scientists, their areas of expertise and the basic profiles of the different Companies. The team comprising of Sadashiv and Manu Thomas Mathew of E5A secured the first place. The second prize was bagged by Revathy. R and Ashok Sasidharan of E7B.
In the valedictory function, Smt. Anjana Devi, Lecturer, Dept of Electronics, Model Engineering College gave away a token of appreciation to Linu Susan of C5B, who was adjudged the ‘Best Engineer’. The winners of ‘Smaranika’ were presented with a cash prize by Smt. Aparna Devi. Activities for the day concluded at around 1.30 P.M.
Chairperson
Mixed Signals
« less Workshop on Robotics by Dr. Prahlad Vadakkeppat, NUS-Organised by Mixed Signals & MACS
Friday 15th of December 2006
A one day workshop on robotics was conducted in Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara on 15th December, 2006. The function was inaugurated by Dr. Prahlad Vadakkepat, Assistant Prof. Department of Electrical and Computer Engg, National University of Singapore....
more »A one day workshop on robotics was conducted in Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara on 15th December, 2006. The function was inaugurated by Dr. Prahlad Vadakkepat, Assistant Prof. Department of Electrical and Computer Engg, National University of Singapore. Prof. Jyothi John, Principal MEC presided over the function. Mr. Jayakrishnan T and Prof. T.K.Mani, HOD Electronics and Communication offered fecilitations.
The first event of the day was a seminar on Advanced Robot Control by Mr. Jayakrishnan T, Director – Energid Robotics and Machine Vision (India). This was followed by an interactive session by Dr. Prahlad. The audience was able to interact freely and clarify their doubts regarding various aspects of robotics. The afternoon session included a live demonstration along with presentation by Dr. Prahlad. Humanoid robots like GeNUS, MaNUS and a few other robots like BioMorphs were on display. The live robots captured the audience who were witnessing such an event for the first time. More>>« less Industrial Visit(25th & 29th of August 2006)-Mithradham, Renuwable Energy Centre, Aluva
Monday 28th of August 2006
Mixed Signals, the Electronics Association of Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara had organized an industrial visit to Mithradham, Renewable Energy Center in Chungamveli near Aluva. The visit was conducted on 25th and 29th August, 2006. It was the first...
more »Mixed Signals, the Electronics Association of Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara had organized an industrial visit to Mithradham, Renewable Energy Center in Chungamveli near Aluva. The visit was conducted on 25th and 29th August, 2006. It was the first venture of Mixed Signals and we are happy that it turned out successful. A group comprised of 63 students along with 8 staff which included the Principal of the institution Prof. Jyothi John and Prof.T K Mani, HOD, Electronics and Communication, started from college at 10:00 a.m. We reached Mithradham by 11:00 am (25th ) and were given a warm reception by Dr. George Peter Pitappillil, the founder of Mithradham and his co- workers. We were able to study a lot about and were given insights on the untapped potentials of Mother Nature and her innumerable source of Renewable Energy Mithradham is situated in Chunangamveli village, 16 km from Kochi I nternational Airport and 6 km from the Aluva Railway Station Aluva Bus stand. All the trains from north to south Kerala pass through Aluva. Chunangamveli has a chapel on the roadside along the bus route from Aluva to Perumbavoor.By the side of this chapel the road is going northward, which leads to Mithradham. From Chunangamveli to Mithradham Centre is nearly 2 km. Mithradham is a centre for Renewable Energy and Climate Protection for a Fair and Sustainable World (which remains their motto). The Sanskrit word Mithradham means the abode of Sun / the house of friends. It is the first fully solar educational institution in India .A pilot NGO initiative in India for propagation of renewable energy a model for sustainable and holistic development,a model for organic cultivation of vegetables, fruits and spices and a model for North-South cooperation in environment and Renewable Energy. Their main activity focuses on performing programmes, trainings, workshops or seminars and other events in order to help demonstrate renewable energies and make them better known especially to those people who actually had the greatest need.
What attracted us the most was the mission statement of Mithradham
• To function as a concrete model for sustainable development presented in Earth summits at Rio and Johannesburg by providing an institutional structure for demonstration, education and training in environment and renewable energy through exemplary demonstration of integration of theory and practice in environment friendly technologies.
• Development of job-oriented courses and programs in environment and renewable energy.
• Promotion of small scale industries for installation, investigation and innovation of environment friendly technologies.
• Carrying out and testing of long term developmental strategies through efficient co-operation of research institutes, industries and institutions.
• Development of an international network for mutual support for the project implementation and publication of results for the benefit of all. It is heartening to find that they work to their maximum extend to keep up to these statements.
The Demonstration of the following systems we have seen at mithadham
• solar photovoltaic power plant (5.1KW)
• solar home lightning systems
• wind generator
• solar street lamps
• solar water pumping systems
• solar water heaters (concentrating type)
• solar tunnel dryer, mini dryer ,home dryer
• rain water harvesting systems
• waste water purification plant
• Demonstration of waste management systems
• Rain water collection tanks
• Solar still for production of drinking water
• Eco-friendly aqua-culture pond
• Eco-friendly animal rearing
The Centre has also eco-products (spices, vegetables, fruits, etc.) cultivated here itself without use of artificial manure, chemicals or pesticides.
Photovoltaic Solar Systems
The Centre wants to promote Photovoltaic Solar Electrical Systems for the people in rural India so as to have electric light and television.
Solar Dryer
At Mithradham, different types of solar dryers are installed which unite simple construction, use of renewable energy and easy handling. Such dryers are particulary apt for production of high- quality products in agricultural enterprises and cooperatives. Mithradham provides training in solar drying to local farmers and assists them in the production, certification and marketing of high-quality products for the world market.
Solar tunnel dryer
Solar drying has been practiced for conservation of food for centuries. Today utilization of the sun is more actual than ever. Spices protected under glass dry safe and fast.
Solar cooker
The device is aligned towards the sun. Cooking in developing countries often requires huge quantities of firewood. Principally, solar cookers were an alternative to provide energy for cooking and thus preventing excessive emission of dioxides and consummation of wood.
Wind Mill
It taps Energy out of the air. A 1KW wind mill is used for wind energy production which is used as backup system for the rainy months along with a bio-diesel generator.
Mithradham being an NGO initiative has many working and institutional partners which includes the following
• Sacred Heart College, Kochi
• Kindermissionswerk, Päpstliches Missionswerk der Kinder in Deutschland e.V.
• Referat Weltkirche, Dioezese Rottenburg-Stuttgart, Germany
• Commission of the European Union
• Ministry of Economic Affairs, State Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Ministry of Science, State Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Federal Republic of Germany
Eiselen Stiftung, Ulm, Germany
Project Development assistance, Scientific support and training of personnels:
Con:Science Working Group, Marbach, Germany
Wuerth Solar GmbH & Co.KG, Marbach, Germany
University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
Tropic Centre
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
University of Stuttgart, Germany
Institute for Sanitary Engineering, Water Quality and Solid Waste Management
Date:30.08.2006 « less Report on the inauguration & Seminar on 'Signals & Information'
Friday 11th of August 2006
Activities of Mixed Signals Electronics Asssociation of Model Engineering College ,Thrikkakara for the academic year 2006-07 was inaugurated by Dr.Mini M G, Dept. of Electronics Model Engineering College on 10/8/2006 . The program started with a Prayer at...
more »Activities of Mixed Signals Electronics Asssociation of Model Engineering College ,Thrikkakara for the academic year 2006-07 was inaugurated by Dr.Mini M G, Dept. of Electronics Model Engineering College on 10/8/2006 . The program started with a Prayer at 9:30 in the morning. Mr Rahul S Raj of E7B delivered the welcome speech. This was followed by a Presidential address by Prof.T K Mani, head of the department of Electronics Model Engineering College.Dr.Mini M G offered the inaugural address and lighted the lamp to mark the beginning of the activities for the current academic year.Mr Rajesh M V, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Electronics, Model Engineering College, Mr. Vinu Thomas, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Electronics, Model Engineering College and Mr. C K Sunith, Faculty advisor, Mixed Signals Electronics association offered felicitations. Miss Nisha M S (E7B), Chairperson Mixed Signals Association spoke on the proposals for the upcoming year of mixed signal electronics Association. The inaugural Ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Jithin K S (E7B), Secretary of Mixed Signals. At 2pm Dr A Unnikrishnan, Senior Scientist, NPOL delivered a Seminar on Signals and Information. Activities for the day concluded at around 3pm.About 200 students of various semesters on staff members attended the program.
Chairperson
Date:11.08.2006
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