Academic Laboratories
RF and Wireless Laboratory
About this Lab
The RF laboratory was established in the year 2017 to impart next-generation communication skill development for UG and PG students in Communication Engineering. It has licensed 40 User modern system simulation and co-simulation tools which include the AWR Design Environment, Microwave Office, Axiem, Analyst and Visual System Simulator. This laboratory received AICTE MODROB scheme Grant Rs 12, 43,000/- for the establishment of MIMO software-defined radio, which caters to the fundamental and advanced lab courses in software-defined radio for UG and PG students. This also has the RF test and measurement facility with Tektronix Vector Signal Generator (up to 4 GHz), Tektronix Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz-6.2 GHz) and EMC E & H Field Probes for Radiated emission testing. This lab also caters to the skill development in LabVIEW with communication systems design suite, Open Source Tools like NS2 and Cisco Packet Tracer.

Facilities
Hardware Equipments
- Keysight DSO
- NI USRP 2922 (400 MHz – 4.4 GHz / Bandwidth : 20 MHz)
- Tektronix RF Vector Signal Generator ( DC-4 GHz)
- Tektronix RSA306B Spectrum Analyser (9kHz-6.2 GHz)
- Keysight Field Fox Vector Network Analyser (~9GHZ)
- Tektronix Near Field Measurement –EMC Probes
- Aplab RF Signal Generator (~1GHz)
- Transmission Line Analyser (~1GHz)
- Aplab Spectrum Analyser (~1GHz)
- Radiation Pattern Measurement ( S-band)
- Wi-COMM T- SDR
- Satellite Communication Trainer
- LAN Trainer
- Mobile Phone Trainer
Software Tools
- AWR Design Environment
- AXIEM
- Analyst 3D Editor
- Visual System Simulator
- Aplac ACE
- Matlab 2016
- LabVIEW 2020
- Sonnet Lite
- Signal-Vue PC
- NS2/NS3
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Optnet ++
- LAN-T Simulator
- TekScope PC analysis
Lab Outreach (Amateur Transceiver Model: FT 747 GX YAESU MUSEN CO LTD, TOKYO, JAPAN)

Hardware Equipments
- Keysight DSO
- NI USRP 2922 (400 MHz – 4.4 GHz / Bandwidth : 20 MHz)
- Tektronix RF Vector Signal Generator ( DC-4 GHz)
- Tektronix RSA306B Spectrum Analyser (9kHz-6.2 GHz)
- Keysight Field Fox Vector Network Analyser (~9GHZ)
- Tektronix Near Field Measurement –EMC Probes
- Aplab RF Signal Generator (~1GHz)
- Transmission Line Analyser (~1GHz)
- Aplab Spectrum Analyser (~1GHz)
- Radiation Pattern Measurement ( S-band)
- Wi-COMM T- SDR
- Satellite Communication Trainer
- LAN Trainer
- Mobile Phone Trainer
Software Tools
- AWR Design Environment
- AXIEM
- Analyst 3D Editor
- Visual System Simulator
- Aplac ACE
- Matlab 2016
- LabVIEW 2020
- Sonnet Lite
- Signal-Vue PC
- NS2/NS3
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Optnet ++
- LAN-T Simulator
- TekScope PC analysis

Contact: Mr. Navin George, Assistant ProfessorCall Sign: VU3NMF
Certificate Courses
RF Circuit DesignLabVIEW CertificationNetwork Simulation
Testing Services
• Real time near field measurements : RSA 306B Spectrum Analyzer• Radiated Emission Testing: EMC Probe Set
Sponsored Project

Title of the Project : Modernisation of RF Laboratory with MIMO SDR Platform Grant : 12, 43,000/-Funded By : AICTEScheme : MODROBDuration : Dec 2019-Dec 2021
Industry Support




Contact Details
Faculty in-charge : Dr S Merlin Gilbert Raj, Asst. prof [email protected]Staff incharge : Mr D B Jeyachandran, Senior Grade III [email protected]Lab Intercom : 0422-2614393(4087)
Microprocessor Laboratory
About this Lab
The Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory helps the students to understand the basic operation of Microprocessors and Microcontrollers along with fundamental programming skills in assembly language and Embedded C programming. This Laboratory creates the foundation for designing, analyzing, and implementing engineering solutions. The lab has been established to provide training to students and Academic professionals in the area of embedded systems. This lab gives insight for the students to take up internships, minor-project and major-project in Embedded System.

Hardware Equipments
- ARM Processor Kit
- STM Cortex M4 Nucleo board
- 8051 Microcontroller kit
- 8051 Development board
- PIC Micro Controller board
- Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
- Digital Multimeter
- PIC Burner Kit
- 8255 I/O and Interface boards
- 40pin I/O Board
- DAC Interface board
- ADC Interface board
- 8279 Interface board
- Traffic Light Interface board
- DC Motor Interface board
- PIC Micro Controller board
Software Tools
- Keil μvision 4
- Keil μvision 5
- ARM Mbed
- Arduino IDE
- MPLAB
Certificate Courses
Introduction to Embedded system and ArduinoHands on session on 8051 development boardHands on session on STM Cortex M series with Mbed programming
Industry Support
Enthu TechnologiesVi Microsystems Pvt. Ltd
Courses Offered
18EC2011-Microcontroller Laboratory19EC2002-Electronics for Intelligent Machines Laboratory20EC2007-ARM Processor Laboratory
Industry Support




Contact Details
Faculty in-charge : Mrs. C. Suganthi Evangeline, Asst. prof [email protected]Staff incharge : Mr. M. Wilson Christopher Raj [email protected]Lab Intercom : 0422-2614393(4085)
VLSI Design Laboratory
About this Lab
The VLSI Design Lab was established in the year 2004 as an integral part of the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering. The objective of the Lab is to produce trained professionals for the industry and to achieve excellence in research using the latest technology with innovative ideas. Ever since its inception, the VLSI Lab has constantly been upgraded to match the latest technologies of the modern era. The VLSI Lab is equipped with the industry-standard VLSI EDA tools including Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics (Tanner), Vivado, and hardware resources including Virtex-5 open sparc EP, Virtex-5 Genesys, Virtex 4, XUP Virtex II Pro, University Trainer Kits, Basys-3, ZYBO - ZYnq and Nexys-4 Video FPGA Kits. The undergraduates, postgraduates, Ph.D. Scholars and faculty members are utilizing this lab for regular lab sessions, project works, research, and consultancy. The research works include designing of ADCs and other RF circuits for Bio-medical and Wireless Communications, design of different memory structures for various applications, design of VLSI architectures for motion estimation, and modeling of high power devices. The outcome of the research work includes products, patents, projects, and publications in high reputed journals.
Hardware Equipments
- Virtex-5 open sparc EP
- Virtex-5 Genesys
- Virtex 4
- XUP Virtex II Pro
- University Trainer Kits
- Basys-3
- ZYBO - ZYnq
- Nexys-4 Video
Software Tools
- Cadence Design Suite
- Synopsys TCAD
- Mentor Graphics Hep I & II
- Xilinx-Vivado System
Courses Offered
18EC3045-Analog Circuit Design Laboratory using Cadence Tool 18EC3046- ASIC Design Laboratory18EC3036-Compact modelling and simulation using Verilog A in Cadence tool19EC3001- HDL Lab19EC3002-Digital Circuit Design and Verification Laboratory using CADENCE Tool
Certificate Courses
Analog IC DesignFundamentals of Physical Design & VerificationHDL Design ASIC Design Flow
Consultancy
• Digital & Analog Design using Cadence• Device Modelling using TCAD
Sponsored Project

Title of the Project : A Compact modeling of GaN based HEMT device for high power microwave applicationGrant : 21.98 Lakhs Funded By : DRDODuration : 2017-2019

Title of the Project : Tunnel FET for low power ApplicationsGrant : 25 Lakhs Funded By : MeitY - Media Lab AsiaDuration : 2017-2021
Industry Support




Contact Details
Faculty in-charge : Dr.D.S.Shylu Sam,Associate Professor [email protected]Staff incharge : Mr Manohar Livingston, Senior Grade III [email protected]Lab Intercom : 0422-2614393(4089)
Integrated Circuits Laboratory
About this Lab
A comprehensive undergraduate engineering program must provide opportunities for the application of theoretical concepts to the solution of realistic engineering problems. The Linear Integrated Circuits Lab introduces the concept and application of operational amplifiers. Laboratory assignments clarify textbook formulas and examples, as well as help to close the gap between theory and real-life problems. The Digital Logic Lab is where the students gain practical experience in the use of basic hardware components. Through experiments, students become familiar with gates, multiplexers, decoders, flip-flops, counters, registers and displays.

Hardware Equipments
- NVIS - UV Exposure Unit1800 PCB Fabrication Setup
- NVIS - PCB Designer Kit
- Digital Storage Oscilloscope
- Function Generator
- Integrated Circuits Tester
- LCR Meter
- Regulated Power Supply
- NVIS - PCB Art Work Film Maker
- NVIS - Photo Resist Dip Coating Machine
- NVIS - Development and Dye Tank
- Digital Multi-meter
- Digital Ammeter
- Digital Voltmeter
- Inductance Box
Industry Support
- KEYSIGHT Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Scientech Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Nvis Technologies Pvt Ltd
- APLAB Ltd
- Mighty Electronics Equipment Corporation
Industry Support




Contact Details
Faculty in-charge : Dr.J.Anitha, Professor [email protected]Staff incharge : Mr.Manohar Livingston [email protected]Lab Intercom : 0422- 2614393-(Extn-4083)
Microwave and Optical Fiber Laboratory
About this Lab
The Microwave and Optical Fiber Laboratory in the department paves way as a platform for Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology students and Research scholars to explore and enhance their skills in the field of Microwave Communication. This Laboratory consists of various microwave benches with Klystron and Gunn diode as microwave sources operating in X, J, K & C bands. This lab also includes experiments related to high speed optical communication for different optical sources (LED, LD) with 600nm, 880nm, 1510nm, 1530nm, 1550nm, 1570nm. The Optical experiments (EDFA, WDM, OTDR, Multiplexing & Demultiplexing can be performed using Light Runner Trainer.
Thrust Areas: Microwave Components & Antennas for wireless applications, 5G & beyond communication technologies
Hardware Equipments
- Key sight Field Fox Vector Network Analyzer-18 GHz (N9917A)
- Eleven Lab (MITS)
- X-band Microwave Waveguide Setup (8.2 – 12.4 GHz)
- J-band Microwave Waveguide Setup (5.8- 8.2 GHz)
- K-band Microwave Waveguide Setup (18-27 GHz)
- C-band MIC Setup (4-6 GHz)
- Light Runner
- Link-A Optical Trainer
- Link-B Optical Trainer
- Link-E Optical Trainer
- Optical Power Meter
- Optical Power Source
Software Tools
- Altair FEKO - 2020
- Win Prop– 2020
- COMSOL Multi physics
- Virtual Lab
Lab OutreachMICROSTRIP ANTENNA - Simulation & Fabrication
Research , Trainings and Hands On facilities of this lab include designing and simulation of Microwave devices and components using Altair FEKO (EM simulation software) and the same can be fabricated using Eleven Lab- MITS (Fabrication unit) and tested using Key sight Field Fox Vector Network Analyzer-18 GHz
CONSULTANCY & TRAINING
Consultancy has been carried out for antenna prototype development and PCB fabrication to students and research scholars from various Universities and colleges.
Courses Offered
MICROSTRIP ANTENNA - Simulation & Fabrication
Research , Trainings and Hands On facilities of this lab include designing and simulation of Microwave devices and components using Altair FEKO (EM simulation software) and the same can be fabricated using Eleven Lab- MITS (Fabrication unit) and tested using Key sight Field Fox Vector Network Analyzer-18 GHz
CONSULTANCY & TRAINING
Consultancy has been carried out for antenna prototype development and PCB fabrication to students and research scholars from various Universities and colleges.
• Microwave and Optical Fiber Communication Laboratory • Advanced Radiation System Laboratory
Certificate Courses
FEKO Introduction Modern Antenna Design Using Altair FEKOAntenna Design and Installed Antenna Performance Using Altair FEKOAntenna Design, Optimization and Its Applications using Altair FEKO
Testing Services
Planar Antenna Fabrication and TestingCoplanar Antenna Fabrication and TestingUWB Antenna Fabrication and TestingIoT Antenna Fabrication and Testing5G Antenna Fabrication and TestingRFID Reader and Tag Antenna Fabrication and TestingReconfigurable Antenna Fabrication and TestingFlexible Antenna Fabrication and TestingWi-Fi Antenna Fabrication and TestingBio Medical Antenna Fabrication and Testing
Sponsored Project

Title of the Project : Development of Electronic Speed Controller for Actuator with a Feed back Mechanism Grant : Rs. 9,37,800/-Funded By : DRDODuration : October 2020-October 2021

Title of the Project : Design and Development of Heterogeneous Multi-tag Tracking System for School Children Safety Grant : Rs. 7,500/-Funded By : TNSCSTScheme : Students Project SchemeDuration : 2018-2019

Title of the Project : Implementation of Software defined FM Radio Receiver and Spectrum Analyser using MATLAB and RTL-SDR Grant : Rs. 8,500/-Funded By : Karunya University Scheme : Karunya Short term Project Grant – Seed MoneyDuration : 2015-2016
Industry Support












Contact Details
Faculty in-charge : Dr.T.Anita Jones Mary, Associate Professor [email protected]Staff incharge : Mr.J.Jebavaram, Lab Technician Grade-I [email protected]Lab Intercom : 0422-2614393(4087)
Signal Processing Laboratory
About this Lab
The laboratory was established in the year 2012, which occupies around 936 square feet area with very good infrastructure. In theoretical and practical aspects, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is concerned of representing information bearing signals in digital form, and with using computers or special purpose digital hardware (like DSP processors) either to extract that information or to transform the signals in useful ways. The Signal Processing laboratory, part of ECE, at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed to be University) is at the forefront of research and academic. The laboratory boasts excellent modern computer facilities for research and education; DSP processors and its IDE.
Thrust Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Signal Processing, Image and video processing, Bio-medical signal processing, Audio signal processing, Signal processing for communications, Soft computing and data analysis, Speech and information processing, Natural Language Processing and DSP algorithm development.
Hardware Equipments
- TMS 320 C 6416 DSK Board (Fixed Point)
- TMS 320 C 6713 DSK Board (Floating Point)
- TMS 320 C 6748 Development Board (Fixed & Floating Point)
- CC3000 Booster Pack
- MSP430
- Black Fin- ADSP BF533 (Evaluation Board)
- Video Daughter Card (ND Tech)
- High Speed Multi-channel Audio Daughter card (ND Tech)
Software Tools
- MATLAB R 2016
- Simulink
- Vis Sim -8.0
- Code Composer Studio 5.0
- VDSP
Lab Outreach
Seminar on Emerging Technologies in Signal Processing Add-On Course on ML and DL for Engineers using MATLABWebinar on “Machine and Deep Learning for Engineering Applications using MATLAB”
Courses Offered
• Digital Signal Processing Laboratory • Advanced Signal Processing Laboratory
Certificate Courses
ML and DL for Engineers using MATLAB MATLAB ONRAMPML ONRAMPDL ONRAMP Simulink ONRAMPMATLAB for Data processing and Visualization Image Processing ONRAMP
Consultancy Services
MATLAB
Sponsored Project

Title of the Project : Developing Artificial Intelligence Based Software Tools for Screening of Diabetic Retinopathy in Retinal Images Grant : Rs. 2,78,000/-Funded By : CSIRDuration : 2012-2014

Title of the Project : Developing a Novel Technique for Identification of victims/criminals of sexual exploitation on women and Children Grant : Rs.80,000/-Funded By : The Institution of Engineers (India)Duration : 2015-2016

Title of the Project : Real time speech separation using independent vector analysis Grant : Rs. 10,000/-Funded By : Karunya University Scheme : Karunya Short term Project Grant – Seed MoneyDuration : 2013-2014

Title of the Project : Real time fetal ECG Monitoring Grant : Rs. 40,000/-Funded By : Karunya University Scheme : Karunya Short term Project Grant – Seed MoneyDuration : 2013-2014

Title of the Project : Seizure detection during the insertion of glucose and patient heath care data base using IoT Grant : Rs.17,000/-Funded By : PGSSC of Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's HospitalDuration : 2021

Title of the Project : Osteoporosis safety beltGrant : Rs.25,000/-Funded By : PGSSC of Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's HospitalDuration : 2021
Industry Support






Contact Details
Faculty in-charge : Dr. D. Sugumar, Associate Professor [email protected]Staff incharge : Mr.J.Jebavaram, Lab Technician Grade-I [email protected]Lab Intercom : 0422-2614393(4126)
Electronics Laboratory
About this Lab
The core Electronics lab provides the foundation for electronics engineering. This laboratory aims at providing students the knowledge about various electronic devices. Students are made familiar with electronic circuits and their intended use in various applications. This laboratory is primarily aimed to meet the requirements of practical work meant for active components analysis, designing and testing of amplifier, filters and oscillators. All basic electronic devices and their characteristics, applications can be studied. Using these devices, the simple analog circuits and mini projects can be constructed and tested.

Hardware Equipments
- Digital storage oscilloscope(50 MHz)
- Function Generator
- High Voltage Power Supply(60V)
- Single Fixed Power Supply (5V,15V and 12V)
- Regulated Power Supply(30V)
- Trainer kit-solar cell characteristics
- Trainer kits-SCR,TRIAC,MOSFET, Photo diode, Photo transistor and LDR
- Digital Voltmeters
- Digital Ammeters
- Digital Multimeters
- L.C.R. Meter
- Decade Resistance Box
- Decade Inductance Box
Software Tools
- PSPICE 9.1 student version
Courses Offered
• 20PH1012-Physical Electronics Laboratory • 19EC1002-Fundamental of Electrical and Electronics Engineering laboratory • 18EC2002-Electron Devices Laboratory• 18EC2009-Analog Circuits Laboratory
Sponsored Project

Title of the Project : DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-COST MEDICAL GLOVE FOR HAND TREMOR MANAGEMENT CAUSED BY PARKINSON’S DISEASE Grant : 10,20,600/-Funded By : ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)Duration : March 2021-March 2022
Industry Support




Contact Details
Faculty in-charge : Dr.M.A.P.Manimekalai, Asst. prof [email protected]Staff incharge : Mr.M.Wilson Christopher Raj [email protected]Lab Intercom : 0422-2614393(4081)
Communication Laboratory
About this Lab
The Communication Laboratory was established in the year 1987. The Communication Laboratory is equipped with a wide range of experimental facilities. It enables the students to gain a deep insight into the design and working of various analog and digital modulations. The experiments are designed to complement and reinforce the lecture material throughout the semester.

Hardware Equipments
- HEMEG Spectrum Analyzer 500MHz
- Keysight DSO – 50MHz
- Scientech DSO – 25MHz
- Scientific Analog CRO – 30MHz
- Nvis DSO – 70MHz
- Radart R.F.Signal Generator – 5MHz
- Amitech AM/FM Signal Generator – 1GHz
- Mighty D.C.Regulated Power Supply
- Scientech DFG – 40MHz
- Scientific DFG – 3MHz
- Lab Electronics – Balanced Modulater Kit
- Mighty IF Amplifier Kit
- Scientific LCR Meter
- IC Tester
- Scientech D.C.Regulated Power Supply
Industry Support
- KEYSIGHT Technologies
- ScientechTechnologies Pvt Ltd.
- Nvis Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Courses Offered
• Communication System Laboratory(17EC2013) • Analog and Digital Communication Laboratory(18EC2007)
Industry Support




Contact Details
Faculty in-charge : Dr. Shanthini Pandiaraj, Associate Professor [email protected] Staff incharge : Mr.D.B.Jeyachandran [email protected]Lab Intercom : 0422-2614393(4086)