Ans: Embedded systems are self-contained programs that are embedded within a piece of hardware. We can say it's a specialized computer system that is part of a larger system or machine. Typically, an embedded system is housed on a single microprocessor board with the programs stored in ROM. Another way to think of an embedded system is as a computer system that is created with optimal efficiency, thereby allowing it to complete specific functions as quickly as possible. Embedded systems microprocessors are programmed to automate certain tasks. Cell phones, computers, copiers, medical equipment, programmable logic controllers, and numerous other products rely on embedded systems. Real time embedded systems can be used to replace traditional software applications.
Embedded systems are used in any application or device which requires to have certain level of automation or intelligence.
As more and more intelligent devices make their way into our lives, the demand for embedded telecom will increase. In addition even in areas where telecom companies are in the grips of a slowdown, companies are not making cuts in introducing new features.
The range is really very wide, limited only by human imagination," B J Ram Rao, CEO, eSmartNet (a division of Zicom Electronic Security Systems) admitted in a recent interview with Zeeindia. "I would think that, broadly, the embedded system application areas would be wireless, Internet and mobile communications, industrial control, test and measurement, networking, aerospace and automotive control, consumer electronics, digital imaging and defense."
The demand side is in place; BEL, ECIL for Defense Electronics, BPL for Telecom, Videocon (after Thompson Picture Tubes plant acquisition, Videocon is the world's No 3 TV tube manufacturer) for consumer electronics, VXL for thin clients (No 3 globally, as per Gartner) are examples of Indian corporations; Motorola, Philips, Siemens, GE, Nokia, Samsung, Elcoteq, Flextronics are present and increasing their stake in India; that should take care of demand; of course the global demand is there too.
On the market side, with 2 million mobile consumers a month, mobile market is growing; TV, DVD, MP3, music, ring tones are growing everyday (Indians download million a day of paid ring tones @ Rs 6 (minimum)); with Narayana Hrudayalaya and others creating Healthcare Destination for the world (5,000 beds for heart surgery and shooting for 10% of global heart surgeries at Narayana Hrudayalaya alone), healthcare industry and imaging equipment is bound to grow; GE Wipro are working on a global product (Ultra sound, Laptop form factor, $ 1,000 price point device that would make ultra sound as common place as stethoscope for EVERY doctor). So there is a huge market
The Tribune April 19th 2006
Traditionally acknowledged for its software development capabilities, India is now exhibiting its competency in the chip design sector. Its booming semiconductor industry promises 3.5 million jobs by 2015, writes Aruna Padmanabhan(HR Manager in Freescale Semiconductor India Pvt Ltd)
Nascomm-Makinsey study
According to a NASSCOM-Mckinsey study, Embedded Systems would have a domestic market of U.S. $ 9.5 billion and exports of U.S. $ 10 billion by the year 2008. The International market on a whole expects a product development in Embedded Systems to the tune of U.S. $75 billion and a requirement of around 150000 trained professionals by 2005.
Merrill Lynch report
A recent Merrill Lynch report on India IT services, places the revenues from core technology including revenues from high-end software development and hardware solutions for Indian software companies between $800 million and $1 billion in fiscal 2001 and $4 billion by 2005. Sure, the Indian IT players especially those operating in the embedded software, DSP and telecom industry have set their eyes clearly on the emerging hardware design services industry.
IDC report
According to an IDC report the international market as a whole expects product development worth $75 billion, which will require as many as 150,000 trained professionals in embedded systems development by the year 2005. While India is a known player in the software services space, the image of the country has been so far as a low-cost service provider. This is where embedded software development, which requires specialized skill sets, can make the difference. Not surprisingly, companies like Wipro, Sasken, Texas Instruments, L&T, Infosys, Simens, Honeywell, Motorola, Agilent, Patni etc. are all getting into the race. It is a sector promising a fast track career, which is only for the brightest and the best.
The global embedded and telecom market today is worth one trillion dollars (Source :Gartner)
Ans: BE/B.Tech (ECE,EEE,EIE,CSE,IT); MCA; MSc (CS, Electronics, Instrumentation, Phy with spl in electronics); M.Tech (Electronics, CS); software professionals with suitable back ground and willing to shift to embedded.
We teach, the in-depth and underlying concepts and how to make use of these concepts in solving an actual real time problem. We are highly focused on the practical aspect of the course.
To make the course full fledged and complete we have included modules like Object Oriented Concepts with C++, RDBMS, and VHDL. We deal with three RTOS (VxWorks, μC OS-ii, RTLinux)
We cover the Micro controllers in great depth: Intel 8051 and ARM 9 series, also covering the porting of RTOS on to the microcontroller board. In addition we go for the hardware interfacing in detail.
To match the latest industry requirements we have included the ARM microcontrollers, Version control tools, GSM.
We know what industries require and our highly experienced faculties have made sure that our students come out as industry ready professionals.
We have dedicated placement cell to take care of the placements and to make sure that the students are placed at the best possible places.
Rapid Placements is yet another asset at VECTOR, from 13th June to 23rd June we have had 7-companies; with more poring-in in July.
The salary package at VECTOR has reached maximum of 5Lpa and expected to cross the 6Lpa mark soon.
The admission to the course is through All India Entrance test comprising: C, Aptitude, 8085, Digital electronics, basics of computer networks, aptitude. Based on the performance in the written test there are discounts up to 50%.
The course spans 5 months, out of which last one month is dedicated to the major Project.
Director Mr Raju V Dandu with 10 years of rich industry experience in the Web technologies, Embedded(Product development) & Automation domain.
He has the distinction of having worked with best resources and having developed high-end embedded products for Topnotch Fortune 500 companies and scientific organizations like: DRDL, Dalmir Chrysler, Ford, and many other automobile giants.
Technical Director Mr P.S. Rao has 22 years of experience in the IT Industry(Embedded, Web technologies and Aerospace). He worked in DRDL and various foreign organizations as scientist.
He has worked on various technologies and has been involved in the development of high precision products, using cutting edge technologies. He has the distinction of having worked on various defense/ aero-space projects.
Mr Samir Panda has been in product development and worked on several projects for over 5 years.
All faculties at VECTOR are real time professionals who are currently working with major companies and take classes on specific domains of their specialization. Its these people who bring in the industry experience & expertise to the class room.
Ans: VECTOR has full-fledged placement cell, we give 100% assistance to help participants in getting jobs. Our aim is that any one who comes to VECTOR Must get a Job. Our placement activities are spread to the demanding markets of Noida, Pune, Banglore and Hyderabad. For details of companies hiring check: http://www.vectorindia.org/list_of_candidates.html
Ans: At the end of the course the candidates we will be provide with Merit Certificate.
Q11. Does VECTOR Offer Job Guarantee?
Ans: No. We do not offer any job guarantee; people must not assume that by enrolling to the course will entitle them for a job. It will require lots of dedicated effort from the candidates to clear through the companies visiting for in-campus. Its always 'Deserve then Desire' situation.
