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Electronics For You October 2024 Issue Vol. 56 No. 10 Regulars Startups & Innovators • Dhruv Vidyut’s Retrofit Kit Converts Normal Vehicle Into EV • Starya Mobility: Shifting Gears From Developing Motors Towards Retrofitting • ThinkRaw India’s Solar Solutions For The Agricultural Sector
Technology INNOVATION: Powering Smart Spaces: The Rise Of Indoor Solar Cells In Energy Efficiency As we rethink energy use, indoor solar cells reveal a future where our homes and devices are not just connected but sustainably powered—a small step with a big impact on our planet’s future.	Technology TRENDS: Innovations And Their Transformative Impact On Thermal Management In Electronics As technology shrinks and power soars, effective heat dissipation is a must. With the rising tide of high-performance devices, thermal interface materials (TIMs) are essential for maximising efficiency and longevity in electronic systems.

Technology TRENDS: Ingenious Signal Generation Driving Industry Progress As telecommunications, defence, and automotive industries increasingly adopt advanced electronic testing, signal generators, particularly super high frequency and vector models, are leading the technological shift.	Technology INNOVATION: How To Locate A Device Without Using GPS? SSID-based Wi-Fi locationing offers a precise method for determining locations using Wi-Fi signals, particularly in areas where GPS often proves unreliable.

Moves TECHNOLOGY: Blockchain Transforming Automotive Traceability, Payments, Sustainability From advanced battery passports to carbon credits and fortified payments, blockchain is reshaping EV data handling and connectivity.	Moves CONSUMER: Zoom Past The Red Tape: Explore Hassle-Free Commuting With Slow-Speed Electric Two-Wheelers While prominent brands like Ather and Ola dominate the spotlight, a quieter revolution is unfolding with slow-speed electric two-wheelers. These vehicles, especially popular in India’s tier 2 and tier 3 cities, offer hassle-free commuting without the need for a license or registration. Our comprehensive list highlights the top 10 slow-speed electric two-wheelers making significant inroads in the market. These vehicles are capturing the interest of consumers in Bharat who value ease and efficiency. Dive into our guide to discover these low-maintenance, eco-friendly commuting options.

Strategy MY STORY: “Becoming Clear” — Rajeev Madhavan, Founder And General Partner, Clear Ventures From a nonchalant teenager to authoring a book on Verilog at 25 and launching successful IPOs for startups on the US stock market, Rajeev Madhavan exemplifies how the right guidance can transform a life. This is the story of one of Silicon Valley’s most influential venture capitalists, as narrated to Yashasvini Razdan.	Strategy INTERVIEW: “We Are Building Future Entrepreneurs With Drone Assembly And Maintenance Training” — Preet Sandhuu, Co-Founder & Chairman, AVPL International AVPL is creating village-level entrepreneurs and jobs through drone technology and agriculture training. In an interview with EFY’s Nitisha, Co-founder and Chairman Preet Sandhu discloses how their 70 centres across 12 states offer offline courses in RPC and agricultural spraying.

Strategy INTERVIEW: Why Did Rajguru Electronics, A Leading Distributor Of Components And Development Boards, Enter Manufacturing? — Dileep Jain, CEO, Rajguru Electronics After nearly three decades in distribution, Rajguru Electronics pivoted to manufacturing, setting up a unit for its ADIY subsidiary in Bengaluru. EFY’s Yashasvini Razdan interviewed CEO Dileep Jain to explore the reasons behind the shift and the company’s growth strategy.	Strategy POLICY: EMS Vs Components Manufacturing: Employment In Electronics Industry Of India A recent article in a leading business newspaper reported that industry executives, during a government meeting, had suggested that EMS firms create more employment than electronics component manufacturers—for every rupee invested. To verify this claim, a review was conducted with both component manufacturers and EMS firms, as well as several trade associations.

Design CIRCUIT: Interesting Reference Designs Of Power Banks	Do-It-Yourself CIRCUIT IDEA: Automatic Wiper Control For Three/Four Wheelers The integration of a 555 timer and L293D motor driver in an automatic wiper control device presents a practical and efficient solution for enhancing driver safety and convenience. This system, with its simplicity and cost-effectiveness, can be a valuable addition to both three- and four-wheelers.

Do-It-Yourself PROJECT: World’s Smallest Programable IndusPhone Design (Part 1) Smartphones have become a necessity in daily life. Smartwatches also help in staying connected with phones and receiving notifications. Call access is available directly through smartwatches. Such designs have been published in EFY.	Do-It-Yourself PROJECT: Raspberry-Pi Based Waveform Generator A waveform generator is a commonly used test and measurement instrument in electronics laboratories. Waveforms of different functions, frequencies, and amplitude levels are often required to test the functionality of electronic circuits. Although the circuit presented is not a complete substitute for a laboratory-grade signal generator, it serves as a waveform/signal generator with widely used standard waveforms, such as sinusoidal, square, triangular, and linear forward and reverse ramps under software control.

Do-It-Yourself PROJECT: Bluetooth Control Through Mobile Creating a Bluetooth-controlled device with an Arduino Uno and an HC-05 Bluetooth module enables control of lights or even relays to manage AC appliances wirelessly using an Android smartphone.	Do-It-Yourself PROJECT: Wearable Automatic Assistance Glove This proposed prototype works by wearing the glove and either touching a specific finger with the thumb or pressing a special switch. This action triggers a bell (buzzer) to ring automatically for 5 seconds, alerting others that assistance is needed. Additionally, the name of the requested item is displayed on the LCD screen for 10 seconds. This device has applications across various fields, including hospitals, offices, and even restaurants.

Regulars Dashboard Key Industry Trends That Can Shape The Future Of Your Business	Regulars 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.

Regulars New Products • Components & Chips • Embedded • Manufacturing Equipment • Automation • Test & Measurement	Regulars Research & Innovation Updates • 3D lithium-ion batteries in customisable shapes • Quantum chip simplifies molecule study • Human-hair thick battery for autonomous micro-robots • RF-VLC tech for line-of-sight communication • First carbon nanotubes tensor chip • Ultra-stable gradient NMC cathode batteries

Regulars Industry News: Industry Updates • India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 likely soon with twenty new projects under review • Cabinet approves Rs 109 billion PM E-DRIVE scheme • Central government to inject Rs 60 bilion into BSNL 4G • Maharashtra approves Adani-Tower two-phase chip fab venture • US eyes to partner with India to diversify global chip ecosystem • Igus plans polymer plant in Bengaluru for chip and renewable energy sectors	Regulars Electroons 2.0 Some stunning cartoons.

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October 2024

Issue Vol. 56 No. 10