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Industry–Academia Initiative

Centre of Excellence

A state-of-the-art industry collaboration hub dedicated to bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world engineering practice.

Inauguration
Inaugurated by Prof. A. Baladhadapani — Secretary & Correspondent, Sengunthar Institutions
Ceremonially launched on 21 August 2015 with a dedicated budget of ₹2,00,000/-
Embedded Systems Lab
CoE Embedded
Systems
ABE Semiconductor Pvt Ltd
Overview

Centre of Excellence in
Embedded System Design

The Centre of Excellence in Embedded System Design is established in association with ABE Semiconductor Pvt Ltd, Chennai, for the development of young engineers and to improve the practical knowledge of students.

It provides ample opportunity for students and staff to comprehend the latest industry practices and upgrade their knowledge through industry-relevant projects using these facilities and industry know-how.

The Centre also offers to upgrade the prowess of technicians who are currently employed by the industry, hence serving as a revenue-generating model. Efforts are on to set up more such centres to strengthen ties between the institute and the industry.

2015
Year Established
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Total Investment
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Industry Relevance
What We Aim For

Objectives & Impact

The Centre operates across three core dimensions — student empowerment, industry collaboration, and institutional growth.

Student Skill Development
Provides students with hands-on exposure to real-world embedded system design tools, microcontrollers, and industry-standard workflows that go beyond classroom theory.
Industry–Academia Bridge
Forges a strong, lasting bond between SECT and ABE Semiconductor Pvt Ltd, Chennai, enabling live projects, industry mentorship, and curriculum alignment with market demands.
Faculty Knowledge Upgrade
Empowers teaching staff to stay current with the latest semiconductor and embedded system trends, enabling them to deliver more industry-relevant instruction to students.
Professional Upskilling
Offers training programmes for working technicians and engineers employed in the industry, upgrading their skills and generating additional revenue for the institution.
Live Project Execution
Enables students and faculty to undertake real industry projects using cutting-edge facilities and domain expertise, translating academic knowledge into tangible solutions.
Expansion & Replication
Serves as a successful model for future centres of excellence across various domains, with ongoing efforts to set up more such partnerships to strengthen institute–industry ties.
Our Partner

Industry Collaboration

ABE Semi
conductor
Industry Partner
Founding Partner
ABE Semiconductor Pvt Ltd, Chennai
ABE Semiconductor Pvt Ltd is a Chennai-based semiconductor and embedded systems company that collaborates with SECT to develop next-generation engineers. Through this partnership, students gain access to industry-grade tools, live project mentorship, and insights into cutting-edge semiconductor design practices used in the field.
Embedded Systems Semiconductor Design Chennai, Tamil Nadu MoU Partner Since 2015
Infrastructure

Lab Infrastructure & Resources

The Centre is fully equipped with professional-grade hardware and software tools to facilitate embedded system development, testing, and deployment.

Microcontroller Development Kits ARM Cortex, AVR, PIC series boards
Dedicated Workstations High-performance computers for simulation & design
Embedded IDE & Compilers Keil µVision, MPLAB, Arduino IDE, Eclipse
Test & Measurement Equipment Oscilloscopes, logic analysers, function generators
Communication Interfaces UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, USB protocol tools
Prototype & Project Zone Dedicated space for live project development
Training & Workshop Area Industry expert sessions and upskilling workshops
IoT & FPGA Modules Raspberry Pi, ESP32, Xilinx Artix FPGA boards
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Ready to Engineer the Future?

Join SECT and gain access to industry-aligned centres, cutting-edge labs, and a network of top professionals.

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