thatengineerguy
Feb 15, 2016
Graduate / Statement of purpose for Texas A&M to specialise in analog and mixed signal [5]
Electronic technology has developed exponentially in the last half-century. Computers make use of ICs, making vacuum tubes and transistors relics of the past. Wireless communication has shaped the course of world history, from the invention of the radio to its omnipresence in daily life. Improved access to the internet due to advances in cellular technology has made the world more connected. My appreciation for the improvements in communication technology which have influenced this paradigm shift and my interest in tinkering with electronics led me to major in Electronics and Communication for my undergraduate degree.
During my undergraduate studies, I discovered that in addition to Antenna and VLSI design, engineering mathematics was a subject I found remarkably interesting. This interest was channeled to participate in a lot of inter-college math competitions where I was able to win prizes in math olympiads. I was the co-founder of the Math Club of Sathyabama University and the first editor of the University magazine "Insight". Due to my initiative and leadership abilities, I was appointed as the event manager for Technosummit 2013, a national level technical symposium organized by Sathyabama University.
As part of my academic project, I developed a device which would measure two vital health parameters: pulse rate and temperature. Through my research, I came to understand that an IR digital sensor to measure pulse rate has an error rating of ą7BPM. For an accurate reading of body temperature, only in-ear sensors are reliable. Remedying the lack of sensors which can accurately and comfortably measure body vitals is one of my career objectives.
After graduating, I worked on two projects. The first project was for DB Systems Inc., established market leaders in navigation systems and coastal surveillance equipment. The aim of the project was to retrofit the existing communication systems of old ships of the Indian Navy, increasing packet size and amplifying the speed of data transmission. In addition to simulating the network model, I developed a transceiver capable of supporting the increased packet size.
My next project was with NoviOrbis Technologies an enterprise that builds technology solutions for businesses from diverse verticals. The project involved developing a low-cost home automation solution which would be layered over an existing control system. By eliminating the need for multiple Wi-Fi modules to reduce fabrication costs, I created a solution prototype linking a wifi router and a low-cost control device connected to all electrical house fixtures and demonstrated wireless control. For the router and control device, I designed an antenna which was a single band WiFi, a half-wavelength at 2.4 GHz just 5 cm in length.
The experience that I acquired over the course of these projects has left with a desire to further my education in my chosen field. A Master's in Electronics and Communication engineering is essential to fulfilling my long term career objective of developing products that make use of smart sensors to improve the quality of life. The graduate program at Texas A&M University is an excellent fit for me due to its focus on providing students with practical experience. The work on developing sensors in the Analog and Mixed signal center is another reason to choose TAMU. The possibility of working under XX whose experience in developing sensors for companies like Texas Instruments and IBM will be invaluable in achieving my goal of building products that rely on smart sensors. In conclusion, the course content and research opportunities at this university will clear my path to my goal of making the world a more connected place with smarter technology.
Electronic technology has developed exponentially in the last half-century. Computers make use of ICs, making vacuum tubes and transistors relics of the past. Wireless communication has shaped the course of world history, from the invention of the radio to its omnipresence in daily life. Improved access to the internet due to advances in cellular technology has made the world more connected. My appreciation for the improvements in communication technology which have influenced this paradigm shift and my interest in tinkering with electronics led me to major in Electronics and Communication for my undergraduate degree.
During my undergraduate studies, I discovered that in addition to Antenna and VLSI design, engineering mathematics was a subject I found remarkably interesting. This interest was channeled to participate in a lot of inter-college math competitions where I was able to win prizes in math olympiads. I was the co-founder of the Math Club of Sathyabama University and the first editor of the University magazine "Insight". Due to my initiative and leadership abilities, I was appointed as the event manager for Technosummit 2013, a national level technical symposium organized by Sathyabama University.
As part of my academic project, I developed a device which would measure two vital health parameters: pulse rate and temperature. Through my research, I came to understand that an IR digital sensor to measure pulse rate has an error rating of ą7BPM. For an accurate reading of body temperature, only in-ear sensors are reliable. Remedying the lack of sensors which can accurately and comfortably measure body vitals is one of my career objectives.
After graduating, I worked on two projects. The first project was for DB Systems Inc., established market leaders in navigation systems and coastal surveillance equipment. The aim of the project was to retrofit the existing communication systems of old ships of the Indian Navy, increasing packet size and amplifying the speed of data transmission. In addition to simulating the network model, I developed a transceiver capable of supporting the increased packet size.
My next project was with NoviOrbis Technologies an enterprise that builds technology solutions for businesses from diverse verticals. The project involved developing a low-cost home automation solution which would be layered over an existing control system. By eliminating the need for multiple Wi-Fi modules to reduce fabrication costs, I created a solution prototype linking a wifi router and a low-cost control device connected to all electrical house fixtures and demonstrated wireless control. For the router and control device, I designed an antenna which was a single band WiFi, a half-wavelength at 2.4 GHz just 5 cm in length.
The experience that I acquired over the course of these projects has left with a desire to further my education in my chosen field. A Master's in Electronics and Communication engineering is essential to fulfilling my long term career objective of developing products that make use of smart sensors to improve the quality of life. The graduate program at Texas A&M University is an excellent fit for me due to its focus on providing students with practical experience. The work on developing sensors in the Analog and Mixed signal center is another reason to choose TAMU. The possibility of working under XX whose experience in developing sensors for companies like Texas Instruments and IBM will be invaluable in achieving my goal of building products that rely on smart sensors. In conclusion, the course content and research opportunities at this university will clear my path to my goal of making the world a more connected place with smarter technology.