NUTL Computer Engineering Labs

The Computer Engg Department of NUTECH has five labs. These Labs comprehensively cover training and research needs in the fields of Systems and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Vision, Communication, Networks & IoT and Embedded Systems Design etc. Details of these labs along with major equipment contained and key capabilities is mentioned below:

Communication, Networks and IoT Lab

The purpose of this lab is to provide the foundation knowledge of communication systems, understanding and practical  implementation of Computer Networks and Internet of Things.

Equipment

  • IoT Kits
  • Digital Oscilloscopes
  • Function Generators
  • Fibre Optic Media Converters
  • Cisco Switches
  • Firewalls
  • DSP Kits
  • Splicing Machine
  • ADLAM PLUTO – Software-Defined Radio Module

Key Capabilities

  • Selection of signal processing blocks for digital modulations and wireless signals transmission
  • Hardware for Digital Signal Processors to familiarize with Physical Layer (PHY) of data communication networks
  • Practical implementation of Internet of things
  • Hardware and software based implementation of Computer Networks
  • Familiarization with splicing
  • Ubiquiti Nano station infrastructure configuration

Digital and Embedded Systems Lab

The learning objectives of this lab include familiarization with simple logic gates and classical microprocessors to advanced embedded systems like microcontrollers, Digital Signal Processors (DSPs)  and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

Equipment

  • FPGAs
  • NI Data Acquisition Kit
  • Oscilloscope
  • Function Generator
  • 8051 and PIC development boards
  • Analog and Digital Trainer
  • 8086 Microprocessor Trainer

Key Capabilities

  • To make students familiar with the basic concepts and terminology of the target area, the embedded systems design flow
  • To give students an understanding of the embedded system architecture
  • Design and program an embedded system at the basic level
  • Develop hardware-software complex with the use of the National Instruments products.

Electronics and Digital Logic Design lab

The objective of this lab is to supplement, in a practical way, the material learned by the students in Electronics related courses.

Equipment

  • Analog and Digital Trainers
  • Function generator
  • Analog Discovery
  • MyDAQ and Protoboards
  • Kits for experimentation
  • PCB Fabrication Printer
  • Handheld Oscilloscope

Key Capabilities

  • Study of Diode and its General Characteristics
  • To study the behavior of transistor
  • To identify the basic Boolean functions of logic gates
  • To identify various ICs used in proteus software and to perform basic   functionality of logic gates

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Controls Lab

The objective of this lab is to provide student an opportunity to get hand-on experience on various tools and instrumentations used in AI, Robotics and Control systems

Equipment

  • Oscilloscope
  • DC Power Supplies
  • Function Generators
  • Magnetic Levitation kit
  • Virtual Reality headset
  • PLC Trainers
  • DC motor control kit
  • Zumi AI car
  • 3D Printer
  • Single axis kit
  • Robotic Arm
  • VR Headset
  • Programmable Drone
  • Robotic Arm
  • VR Headset
  • Programmable Drone

Key Capabilities

  • Measurement of error due to loading and insertion effects in DC circuits
  • To give a practical knowledge of computer graphics (geometry modeling, solid modeling, and procedural modeling), physically-based simulation (kinematics, finite element method), 3D scanning/geometry processing, and an overview of 3D fabrication methods.
  • Exposes students to the latest research in computational fabrication
  • Measurement of phase shift, frequency ratio using oscilloscope and signal generator
  • Modeling of DC Motor
  • Introduction to LabView and robotic kit
  • Analyzing the behavior of 2nd order System
  • Study of PID Controller for DC MOTOR
  • Students will learn about principles and algorithms for turning training data into effective automated predictions. 
  • PLCs

Design Lab

The objective of the design project lab is to provide an environment for students for developing their projects. Final year students mostly work in this lab for modeling and designing small projects.

Equipment

  • Pitop-3 and Pitop-4
  • MSP 430 development board
  • Commercial Arduino
  • Raspberry Pi 4 
  • Oscilloscopes
  • DC Power Supplies
  • Function Generators
  • Breadboards
  • Microcontrollers