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The IEEE is a leading authority in technical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, among others. The IEEE has advanced the theory and application of electro-technology and allied sciences, served as a catalyst for technological innovation and supported the needs of its members through a wide variety of programs and services.
The IEEE publishes a total of 128 transactions, journals and magazines. The IEEE sponsors more than 300 conferences each year. The IEEE Standards Association has more than 8,350 individual and almost 60 corporate members.
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The IEEE-DBIT
The IEEE-DBIT student chapter was inaugurated in March 2004. The student membership is 30 for the current year 2009. These students are working on various projects. Various workshops, seminars, competitions and industrial visits are organized under this chapter.
The IEEE-DBIT Chapter provides a platform for the students to showcase their technical talents and also gain plenty of knowledge. The activities conducted by the IEEE-DBIT Chapter aim to transform a student into a technically sound professional. The student organizers also learn leadership skills, team management, event organization, etc. This helps them strengthen their profile while also helping them improve their technical knowledge.
THE IEEE- DBIT Council (Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2011)
The activities organized by this chapter include
Upcoming activities
Technical Paper Presentation Contest
Download IEEE Technical Paper Format
'Micktex Seminar'
THE IEEE- DBIT Council (Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2011)
Branch Counselor |
Mrs Ashwini Kotrashetti
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Chairperson |
Stephen D’cunha
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Vice Chairperson |
Chinmay Tembe
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Secretary
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Shashank Phalke
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Treasurer
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Saurabh Sharma
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Publicity Head |
Neha Sebastian
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Asst Publicity Head
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Ronak Desai
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Head Reporting
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Sherwin Lobo
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Head Web Reporting
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Lester D’mello
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Introduction to MATLAB
Topic: Introduction to MATLAB
Speaker: Mr. Satish Chavan, H.O.D. I.T Dept.
Date & Time: 21st February, 2011 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Target Audience: SE EXTC
No. of participants: 63
Event Heads: Rajanikant Mohite and Yash Chitre
The seminar began with introduction of the MATLAB software. Key features of MATLAB and its usefulness were discussed. Rules for writing various commands were explained in the seminar. Arithmetic operators, iterative loops, logical operators, etc were explained to students in the seminar. Few sample programs were also illustrated.
The seminar concluded with a vote of Thanks by Mr. Chinmay Tembe, Asst. Chairperson, IEEE DBIT student chapter.
The seminar was highly informative and with MATLAB being versatile software used for different types of programming it will definitely help the students.
Feedback:
Shubhankar Marathe: I really learned something about matlab if not more since it is so vast. But I believe that if I continue working with matlab it would give a better insight about the working of a physical world.
Stanley Livingston: It was the first time I came across the software, what was taught was the basics and we have got to know the commands and the format as to how to write a program. The commands were a lot to remember but with practice we can master the software.
Furkan Kabelkar: since we will have to use Matlab software in next semester for Signal and Systems this was a good basic introduction to the software. It helped us to understand the basics and will help us next semester.
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Technical Paper & Report Writing Aid: “Miktex”
Topic: Technical Paper & Report Writing Aid: “Miktex”
Speaker: Ms. Freda Fernandes, Lecturer, Dept. of EXTC
Date & Time: 22 February, 2011 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Target Audience: BE EXTC
No. of participants: 27
Event Heads: Jovin Miranda, Bhushan Nanday
Technical paper writing and report writing are important component of engineering studies. The objective of this workshop was to teach the students an efficient and smart method of necessary documentation.
The seminar began with a brief introduction of the software and then a brief overview of the different packages used was given by the speaker. Packages for figures, sub-figures, algorithms, page no. were explained in detail for maintaining the right format according to IEEE standards. Placing of data in different cells for embedding symbols as well as maintaining width and height of the college logo was also discussed. Later on, in the question and answer session doubts were clarified and queries were answered. The seminar ended with a vote of thanks given by Sherwin Lobo.
Feedback:
Bency (BE IT)
The session was very useful and informative.
Prajakta (BE IT)
The session was very helpful for us to prepare IEEE papers for our project
Dyson (BE EXTC)
This lecture of Freda madam really gave us an overview of how to make a good report with minimal flaws. She taught some functions with examples which made it interesting. All in all the lecture was a bit short would have liked it to be longer.
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Circuit Simulation & PCB Layout Making Using PROTEUS software
Topic: Circuit Simulation & PCB Layout Making Using PROTEUS software
Speaker: Mr. Stephen D’cunha(IEEE chairman), Mr. Lester D’mello(IEEE head Web Reporting), Mr. Hansel D’silva (IEEE student member & IETE chairman)
Date & Time: 21st February, 2011, 2 pm to 5.30 pm
Target Audience: SE EXTC
No. of participants: 40
Event Heads: Mr. Alden Lobo, Ms.Roshni Thoppilan
Circuit simulation and designing is a fundamental tool of paramount importance to every student. Mr. Hansel D'Silva demonstrated the designing of the circuit, its simulation and took simple examples like an LED circuit and a half wave rectifier so that the students would understand the software easily. The students then outlined their circuits using the software. Mr. Stephen D'Chuna then took over and explained the steps to design a PCB layout and ARES was explained by him and Mr.Lester D’mello. Eventually all the students were able to make their PCB layout .
This workshop will help the students while they work on projects. The event was informative and knowledgeable and was greatly appreciated by one and all.
Feedback:
Cynthia Joseph
The workshop was informative. However, time was a constraint. Those conducting the workshop have been very co-operative. It was a success.
Arzan Elchidana
Good information but we should have more time for doing the same. More sessions in the future will be more helpful and useful.
Victor
The workshop was really fruitful at least better than the one which was conducted last time. The individual attention which was given by Lester, Stephen and Hansel cleared our doubts. I surely want more such seminars in the near future.
Stanley Livingston
The workshop was really effective and it helped us in simulating circuits easily. Stephen, Lester and Hansel explained really well. Doing it practically on computer was the highlight of this session. I really appreciate the organizers of IEEE and expect similar sessions in the near future. IEEE ROCKS!!!
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Report on Certification Course on "Basics of Practical Wireless Technologies"
Topic : "Basics of Practical Wireless Technologies"
Speakers :
1) Mr. P R Kalyankrishnan , CEO, Anagha Services
2) Mr. Vijay Kamble : Training & Project Manager, of Anagha Services.
Date & Time : 20 June , 2011 to 28 June , 2011
Target Audience : TE and BE EXTC
No. of participants : 4
Venue: Don Bosco Institute of Technology
The Telecom industry has been witnessing consistent growth over the last few years. The boom in this sector has opened the doors to many opportunities. Today India’s telephone network is the second largest in the world with the potential to reach 80 crore subscribers by 2015.
The surge in this technology segment has led to the influx of Telecom Equipment Manufacturers, Network Integrators, Telecom Infrastructure companies, Telecom Service providers to setup their own facilities in India to cater to the demands of this segment. But one of the key elements and the most crucial demands of this Industry remains a steady supply of trained professionals.
It is our estimate that 5 lakh wireless and wire line professionals are needed to fulfill the direct and indirect employment opportunities created by and within this Industry. This demand is still largely outdone by supply due to lack of established training players, who could provide industry ready professionals backed by right knowledge and practices.
Need for Wireless Telecom Education
India is also the 2nd largest producer of engineers in the world. In the year 2009, more than 4.5 lakh engineers and equal number of Diploma Holders will pass out of various engineering colleges across India. Studies show that out of the total technical pool of freshers, less than 25 per cent are 'employment-ready', and less than 5 percent are ‘ready-to-deploy' freshers.
DAY 1 ( 20/6/2011)
The course began with an introduction of the speakers given by our IEEE Branch Counselor , Mrs. Ashwini Kotrashetti. The objective of the first day was to give a brief insight into the working of the telecommunication industry.
Speaker : Mr. Kalyankrishnan
Topics covered : Basic fundamentals of digital telephony and the history of wireless communications in India & a brief idea of the telephone system
Key concepts : ‘Multiplexing’, ‘Telephone Exchange’ , ‘Time slots’ , ‘Signaling’ , ‘DSLAM’ , ‘Call Setup & Call progress’
DAY 2(21/6/2011)
The day began with a short revision of the topics covered on the first day. The concepts thereafter covered were aimed at providing a foundation to understanding of CDMA and GSM technologies.
Speakers : Mr. Kalyankrishnan , Mr. Vijay Kamble
Topics covered : Differences between Time Division Multiplexing and Frequency Division Multiplexing , concept of cells , basic antenna performance parameters & radio wave propagation losses, Brief description of different service providers and frequency range used by them
Key concepts : ‘TDM & FDM’, ‘ISDN’ , ‘SDH’, ‘PDH’ , ‘Access Network’ ‘Fresnel Ellipsoid’ , ‘Directivity & Gain’ and ‘Bit Error Rate’
DAY 3(22/6/2011)
The topics covered on this day were aimed at further enhancement of the understanding of time slots and also introducing the concept of IP Networks.
Speaker : Mr. Kalyankrishnan
Topics covered : Frame alignment and voice signal processing, 7 layered OSI Protocol, Concept of Packet Cores
Key concepts : ‘FAS’, ‘OSI’ , ‘Ethernet’ ‘HUB’ , ‘MAC’ ‘TDMA’ , ‘CDMA’
DAY 4(23/6/2011)
After a brief revision of the concepts covered concepts of call processed were discussed.
Speaker : Mr. Kalyankrishnan
Topics covered : Concept of SIM and basics of GSM, Various steps involved in making & receiving a call , Different Broadcast Channels used.
Key concepts : ‘TMSI’, ‘IMEI’ , ‘IMSI’ ‘HLR’ , ‘VLR’ ‘EIR’ , ‘FCCH’ ‘ Metro & Carrier Ethernet’
DAY 5( 24/6/2011 )
The topics covered on this day were aimed at learning about GSM in detail and understanding the different components of mobile communication.
Speaker : Mr. Kalyankrishnan
Topics covered : The different mobile stations (MSC , BSC , BTS) and their functioning , the components of a BTS site (power supply unit, primary and secondary backup , radio unit and distribution line ,etc.), Major features of 1G ,2G,3G,4G & GPRS.
Key concepts : ‘SGSN & GSGN for GPRS support’, ‘EGSM’ , ‘GPRS’ ‘PSTN’ , ‘EDGE’ ‘Burst Mode between mobile stations & BTS’ , ‘EDGE’
DAY 6( 25/6/2011)
The topics covered the previous day were revised and GSM protocol model was further explained. CDMA was also explained in brief.
Speakers : Mr. Kalyankrishnan , Mr. Vijay Kamble
Topics covered : Basic GSM protocol model, Cable and antenna problems , Basic idea of CDMA ,Instruments used at the BTS site, Construction of a BTS site
Key concepts : ‘GMSK’ , ‘Insertion Loss’ , ‘ BTS site shelter and construction ‘ , ‘DSLAM'
DAY 7( 27/6/2011 )
A written test was conducted to check the student’s understanding of the concepts covered in the course. After the test , Mr. Kalyankrishnan discussed the answers and explained the subjective type questions.
He then explained the basics of SS7 signalling for a couple of hours after which we went to a BTS site at Vile Parle. At the BTS site , Mr. Vijay Kamble showed us the different subsystems of the BTS site like the primary and secondary back up along with the rubber padding jumpers and antennae used. We were taught how to measure the VSWR using a spectrum analyzer and also how a telecommunication engineer should troubleshoot network coverage problems at the BTS site.
DAY 8( 28/6/2011 )
The participants went to Anagha Services Head Office at Kamgar Nagar , Kurla (East) and studied different type of couplers and cables used.
All in all the course was extremely beneficial and would definitely help the students in understanding wireless technologies . The event was greatly appreciated by all the participants. Hope for more such certification courses in the coming future.
Feedback
Shruti Kutti
The presentations were very well made and covered every detail. The topic on Mobile Communication( MSC,BTS, 2G,3G,4G etc) was most helpful as we require it in our academics. The topic on CCN though should have been covered in more detail. The course coverage was relevant to our engineering course and the practical sessions were very helpful.
Alden Lobo
The lecturer went into all the topics with a practical approach and explained every topic in detail, most of the topics covered will be a part of my sem7 syllabus. I liked the topics on moblie network & its related basics.
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Seminar on Introduction to Embedded Systems
Topic: Introduction to Embedded Systems
Speakers : Mr. Stephen D’cunha , Mr. Ronak Desai , Mr. Kevin Shipley
Date & Time: 19 th August 2011 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Target Audience: SE EXTC
No. of participants: 28
Event Heads: Rajanikant Mohite and Yash Chitre
The session began with a Q&A session on the basics of Microprocessors & Microcontrollers which was conducted by Ronak Desai .He explained the major differences between a Microprocessor and Microcontroller along with the block diagram as well as the important blocks of a Microcontroller (ROM,RAM,timers,Interrupts,crystal).
The next speaker , Stephen D’cunha spoke on how to program the Microcontroller and the different types of programming languages C and ASM, the same was explained with an example on how to program the controller ports as input or output. Stephen then wrote a small program to display a message on a LCD using Proteus software, followed by an explanation of the fabricated minimum interface board of an AVR controller.
This introduction to the software was followed up by an explanation about AVR controller with a brief introduction on AVR with an explanation on the Von Neuman and Harvard architecture by Kevin Shipley. He also explained the features & importance of embedded systems in robotics and extensive use of AVR microcontrollers in robotics.
All in all , the seminar generated a very positive response & was highly knowledgeable introducing the SEs to the vast , interesting field of Embedded Systems.
Feedback:
Akshay Arora: The seminar was very informative and as it was an introduction to embedded systems and I am very much interested in attending a workshop on embedded systems.
Nigel Mascarenhas: The session was well conducted but there was not enough time to cover more topics.
Allan Janson: The brief introduction into embedded systems was interesting , but I would like to know more about embedded system programming and its applications.
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