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Electronics For You
August 2024 Issue
Vol. 56 No. 8
Technology
INNOVATION: Redefining Water Access: The Power Of Air-To-Water Technology
As technology evolves, it transforms our approach to water scarcity. Pioneering firms are at the forefront, providing 1000 litres daily at around Rs 4-5 per litre. Adopting these innovations meets urgent needs and fosters a more sustainable future.
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Technology
INTERVIEW: “The Embedded Vision Segment Will Witness Explosive Growth With Edge Processing!” — Maharajan Veerabahu, Co-Founder, e-con Systems
Indian OEM e-con Systems collaborates with chipset makers and sensor manufacturers to develop camera module solutions, targetting the US market. At India Electronics Week 2024, Co-founder Maharajan Veerabahu spoke to Yashasvini Razdan about the challenges and opportunities that India presents for the embedded vision segment and how e-con plans to navigate through this turf.
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FUTURE: Memristors And Their Application In Neuromorphic Computing
Venturing into memristor technology brings us nearer to brain-like AI. This leap could reshape how we think about computing.
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Technology
INTERVIEW: “Connecting Legacy IoT Devices With 5G Networks Made Simpler” — Anil Kempanna, CEO, Cientra
4G, 5G, 6G—with the rapid pace of advancing network generation technologies, can your IoT device keep up? Cientra’s innovative telecom solution integrates legacy IoT devices with 5G networks. In an exclusive interview with EFY’s Yashasvini Razdan, Anil Kempanna, CEO, Cientra, discussed how AADI aims to revolutionise connectivity.
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FUTURE: Beyond Dead Zones: The Role Of Satellites In Modern Smartphone Connectivity
The impact of satellites on smartphone connectivity is set to eliminate dead zones, fundamentally changing the way we communicate and access the internet.
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Moves
INTERVIEW: “Technology Adoption Curve Is Getting Shorter By The Day In The Auto Industry” — Sunil Bohra, Executive Director, Group CFO, And CEO Of Safety & Comfort Systems, UNO Minda
India’s automotive components sector is currently viewed as the most rewarding. But what does it take to secure ongoing contracts from leading vehicle manufacturers? How is the industry evolving in this transformative era? Sunil Bohra, Executive Director, Group CFO, and CEO of Safety & Comfort Systems, UNO Minda, shares his insights.
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CIRCUIT: Interesting Reference Designs Of Isolated Power Supplies
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Design
CIRCUIT: Fundamentals Of Signal Integrity In High-Speed Electrical Design
Signal integrity can make or break your electronic designs. Prioritising it can prevent costly failures and ensure peak performance. Isn’t it time to focus on getting it right?
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Startups & Innovators
• IoTechWorld’s Agribot Game-Changer In Smart Farming
• A Made-in-India Low-Code Platform For Embedded Systems
• Elecnovo Drives Green Mobility With Its Patented Technologies
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Moves
INTERVIEW: “The Roles Of Our Company And Dealers Are Distinct And Complementary” — Hyder Ali Khan, CEO, Godawari Electric Motors
In recent months, Godawari Electric Motors has opened several new showrooms across India, with plans for further expansion. In a conversation with EFY’s Nitisha, Hyder Ali Khan from Godawari Electric Motors Private Limited, outlines the criteria for selecting dealers and their roles in the EV industry.
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MY STORY: “What I Achieve Today, I Must Surpass Tomorrow” — BVR Mohan Reddy, Chairman, Cyient
From Rs 2 million to Rs 250 billion—At an age when many plan for a stable retirement, BVR Mohan Reddy dreamt of creating jobs. He founded Cyient (formerly Infotech Enterprises), a multinational technology company that generated 18,000 high-paying jobs in India and earned $7.7 billion in foreign exchange. Established in 1991, Reddy’s journey of ambition began much earlier, with his entrepreneurial spirit igniting in 1971. EFY’s Yashasvini Razdan delves into the life of BVR Mohan Reddy, tracing the path from his first spark of inspiration to the creation of a thriving enterprise.
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Strategy
INTERVIEW: “Leap Ahead Initiative For Tech Startups’ Funding, Training, And Global Networking” — Arvind Kumar, Director-General, STPI
LEAP AHEAD (Launchpad for Tech-Entrepreneurs towards Accelerated Growth and Pioneering AHEAD) is a startup acceleration initiative by STPI, in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Delhi-NCR. The programme supports tech startups with funding up to Rs 10 million, intensive training, mentorship, and global networking opportunities. As the first cohort concludes, EFY’s Yashasvini Razdan interviewed STPI Director-General Arvind Kumar about the programme’s outcomes, future plans, and its impact on the electronics ecosystem.
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PROJECT: Automation System To Notify School Prayer Time And Period-Over
This school automation system for reminding the school prayer or national anthem time and period-over bell utilises Arduino to automate the bell schedule and integrate the playing of the national anthem in schools or institutes. The system comprises an Arduino microcontroller, an RTC DS3231 module, a microSD card module, and an audio jack to connect the speaker.
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Technology
STRATEGY: India’s Leap In Supercomputing: Innovating For Tomorrow
As India strides towards self-sufficiency in supercomputing, embracing this evolution isn’t just an option—it is pivotal for global competitiveness and technological leadership.
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INTERVIEW: “The EMS Sector In India Is Currently Unstructured, Leading To Inconsistent Pricing And Delivery” — Jatin Chudasama, Vice President - Operations, Allnyx Technology
During a conversation with EFY’s Nitisha, Jatin Chudasama from Allnyx Technology, discussed India’s electronics industry’s progress toward an end-to-end ecosystem. He highlighted the need for government-corporate collaboration, addressing issues in the EMS sector’s structure and pricing, the shortage of skilled resources, and supply chain management difficulties.
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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.
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New Products
• Components & Chips
• Embedded
• Test & Measurement
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Electroons 2.0
Some stunning cartoons.
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CIRCUIT IDEA: Automatic Street-Cum-Porch Light
The street-cum-porch light integrates the functionalities of street and porch lights into a single unit, optimising space and reducing clutter. By using LEDs, it offers energy savings and allows users to customise the lighting according to their needs. The use of LM358 and timer 555 ICs provides sophisticated control and automation features, ensuring a seamless user experience.
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Do-It-Yourself
PROJECT: Micro Sized ChatGPT Cheating Device
ChatGPT is one of the most famous and advanced AI tools today, widely known and frequently used. It can generate code, websites, pictures, and much more. But can this powerful tool fit into a tiny device? Can it integrate with IoT sensors? Can it interface with electronic devices? This device aims to achieve this. You can make a ChatGPT device that displays answers on an OLED when asked using either the web serial or USB serial. The device measures just 3cm, making it the smallest ChatGPT device. It provides quick assistance and can function as a cheating device.
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CIRCUIT IDEA: Simple On/Off Timer
Imagine leaving home in the evening and returning to find freshly cooked rice ready in the rice cooker. Or consider needing a power outlet socket for mobile phone charger that automatically turns off after a set time to prevent overcharging and extend lifespan of the mobile phone and charger. These scenarios can be made possible with a simple on/off timer that can be easily assembled at home.
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Do-It-Yourself
PROJECT: Fault Finding Tool For Industrial Electrical Personnel
In industrial settings, including process and power plants, electrical personnel sometimes encounter unexplained issues such as the tripping of machines, process motors, HV/LV circuit breakers, and diesel generators. These issues can occur during both the starting and running phases of electrical equipment.
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PROJECT: Wireless Ultrasonic Radar With TFT Monitor
The device described is a scaled-down version of a true radar system. It utilises ultrasonic sound waves to detect nearby objects, presenting their precise distance (in cm) and angle (in degrees) on a 10.9cm (4.3-inch) TFT LCD monitor. The TFT LCD features a radar dial-type graphical display with an object scanning animation, creating the appearance of a genuine radar monitor. The device performs real-time object scanning over a 0-180° (half-circle) range. When an object is detected within this range, its distance and angle are displayed on the monitor.
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Dashboard
Key Industry Trends That Can Shape The Future Of Your Business
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Research & Innovation Updates
• High-power wireless EV charging made possible
• Reusable, environment-friendly UV bottle for potable water
• Self-driving cars with new vision tech
• Autonomous water extractor for arid climates
• Thermal switching materials for lithium-ion batteries
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Industry News: Industry Updates
• MeitY considering proposals for semiconductor and display fabs and ATMP facilities
• Defence ministry allocates $3 billion to promote ‘Make in India’
• New electronics cluster in Mysuru to boost semiconductor manufacture
• Vivo to open new manufacturing facility, eyes investment
• Tata Electronics signs MoU with Synopsys for semiconductor fabrication
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