Electronics in Its Applications and Technology

“In the realm of ideas, everything depends on enthusiasm; in the real world, all rests on perseverance.”

I strongly believe that, if education right from the grass root level suits the inclinations and capabilities of a student, many would evolve as active members of the society. Right from my childhood, playing with radio-controlled toys always amused me. If any of them malfunctioned, I wasn’t successful at all times putting things together and fixing them, nevertheless, it was intriguing. Electronics in its applications and technology was always an unanswered question for me.

Ever since the concepts of electronics have not only allured but also motivated me to learn and explore beyond the complexities involved in the architecture. This search for answers made me passionate about Electronics. I started exploring various facets of the field of electronics offers and their application through my Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, as it would open up many possibilities towards research oriented studies. I was introduced to courses like Embedded systems, VLSI, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Microprocessors & Microcontrollers. Their applications in common man’s life from using an elevator to a mobile phone made me cognize that they are a culmination of concepts learned from these courses. I was able to assimilate this knowledge into developing many projects. From the very beginning of my college years, I have successfully led my team in developing several projects under the guidance of various professors.

For instance, I executed the Line Follower project to a success in my freshman year with a minimal knowledge of microprocessors and controllers. I attended many workshops during my sophomore year in various domains of electronics like basic electronics, PCB designing, transformer box, Digital Image Processing techniques. Exposure to the core of the subject in my junior year and under the guidance of our research and development director DR.B.P.Singh we advanced into designing Sixth Sense wireless Robot. This project is a blend of several integrated technologies such as the Arduino Microcontroller (ATMEGA¬328), Wireless RF Communication (~377MHz) and Image Processing (using Matlab). Through practical application of well-learned concepts, I developed the necessary skills required to solve a plethora of problems in varied settings. I utilized this opportunity to gain experience from working with R&D persons, an idea of how rewarding and meaningful a career in research could be. As a part of my senior year project, I developed an “Intelligent mailbox” with my team members and under the guidance of our professors.

The developed system aims in automatically identifying the arrival of mail and forward the same to the user and also send an acknowledgment to the courier officials. This is an exclusive project developed using a PIC microcontroller which acts as a medium of communication between the RFID reader and GSM modem. In addition to this, I have also worked on “Heart Rate Monitor” under the guidance of S.Ravi Kumar. This project emphasizes developing a portable heart rate monitor, where I had an opportunity to learn and design a prototype at minimal cost. I did a summer internship at Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. During my tenure, I worked with Control and Automation Division in testing the SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply). I learned various system testing methods to verify the design requirements, functionality, and performance. This experience from testing helped me to assist the organization in redesigning the SMPS using efficient design principles. One of my main fields of interest is “Large Scale Integration”. I was introduced to VLSI design as a part of the bachelor’s degree curriculum which intrigued me to explore the subject in detail. I continued my interest in the subject and chose to do my project work on power digital based reconfigurable FIR filter.

Apart from the projects I have equipped myself with proficiency on VHDL, Verilog HDL, hardware architecture and design and also worked with prominent technical software such as ModelSim, Xilinx ISE. Having been oriented in this direction provided me with the right impetus to pursue further research in this field. One of my main fields of interest is “Embedded systems”. There is a lot of exciting research happening in this area and I feel that there will be an internet of embedded systems in the future, future that I want to be a part of. Having been oriented in this direction for a long period of time, I am confident of contributing my might towards the same. I feel that I am thoroughly prepared to undertake further studies in this field.

Although I was thoroughly involved in academics, I kept myself involved in various activities which gave me a well-rounded experience. I have taken part in JAM sessions, Group Discussions on current happenings and Extempore. I believe teamwork and leadership are indispensable to be successful in every aspect. Spending my professional life at Amazon, I have incorporated their core value “Learn and Be Curious”. It is my strong belief that postgraduate study is essential for acquiring an in-depth understanding and insight of the subject. With a Master’s Degree in Canada, I can emphasize a particular area of my interest with cutting-edge technology and versatility in the courses offered by its universities. It is a sure step to a successful career in consideration to the high-quality academic programs delivered from the world’s best Universities.

Also, higher education in Canada will enable me to experience a real and invaluable benefit of an international perspective in my course by the opportunity to establish cross-border relations which would last beyond the period of study to form the basis of multifarious professional, commercial and cultural links between the people of an enlarged international community. Highly accomplished faculty like Dr. XXXXXX, Dr. XXXXXXX, and leading research laboratories have motivated me to choose XXXXXXXXXXX for my prospective graduate studies. I am sure that an opportunity to study at your university would give me an in-depth understanding of the challenges involved.

Also, I believe that I can make a significant contribution towards research being undertaken at your university, with the exposure gained from the projects I did as a part of my undergrad coursework. Such a learning atmosphere will help in increasing the spectrum of my knowledge and subsequently realization of my goals. Hence, I look forward to pursuing my graduate studies at your University.