M.E Applied Electronics is a postgraduate course in engineering. The 2-year course is offered in a semester pattern. The courses mainly focus in areas of Analog and Digital Electronics, Microprocessors and Interfacing, Digital Signal Processing, Communication systems, and Microwave Communication. The course study exposes students not only to theoretical aspects but also to practical applications (of applied electronics) through laboratory sessions and industrial visits. Those who successfully complete the course can perform well in the installation, manufacture, maintenance, and servicing of electronics, telecommunications, and computer technology based systems and equipment.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Engineering in Applied Electronics

The course study helps the candidate to gain advanced technical knowledge in the application area of electronics. They obtain in depth understanding of both analog and digital engineering principles, which can find application in modern product engineering technology. All these features help the candidate to obtain a rewarding career in the related field. Those who are interested in higher education can pursue master of philosophy or doctorate level programs in Applied Electronics.

Eligibility required for Master of Engineering in Applied Electronics

Those candidates who have passed their B.E. / B.Tech degree in any of the areas of Applied Electronics/Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Control Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation &Control / Electronics / Instrumentation are eligible to apply. The qualification must be obtained from any of the recognized educational institutions with minimum 60% marks. Apart from educational qualifications, the candidate should have passed national level eligibility test such as GATE or entrance test carried out institutions (that offers the course).

Admission Procedure of Master of Engineering in Applied Electronics

The candidate can apply for the course through the official website of the college through which the course is offered. In case of institutions that conducts entrance test, the candidate should apply for the same firstly. The selection of the candidates is done from the short list prepared on the bases of the score obtained in entrance test. Certain colleges solely follow the marks in GATE exam for the selection process.

Colleges offering Master of Engineering in Applied Electronics

• Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman College of Engineering
• Arunai Engineering College
• Anna University- Tiruchirappalli
• Anna University- Chennai
• Anna University-Coimbatore
• Anna University of Technology-Madurai
• Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology
• Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
• Bargur Engineering College
• C. Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering & Technology
• Coimbatore Institute of Technology
• Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology
• Government College of Technology, Coimbatore
• Hindustan College of Engineering
• J.J. College of Engineering & Technology
• Jaya Engineering College
• Jayam College of Engineering and Technology (JCET)
• Jerusalem College of Engineering
• K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
• Kongu Engineering College
• Kumaraguru College of Technology
• Maharaja Engineering College
• Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College
• Mohamed Sathak Engineering College (MSEC)
• Noorul Islam College of Engineering (NICE)
• Sri Sankaracharya College of Engineering and Technology
• P.S.G. College of Technology
• P.S.N.A. College of Engineering and Technology
• Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering (RGCE)
• Sathyabama University
• SSN College of Engineering
• V.L.B. Janaki Ammal College of Engineering and Technology
• Velammal Engineering College
• Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College

Course Curriculum of Master of Engineering in Applied Electronics

Semester-I

• Applied Mathematics for Electronics Engineers
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• Advanced Digital System Design
• VLSI Design Techniques
• Advanced Microprocessors and Micro Controllers
• Elective I
• Practical  - Electronics Design Laboratory I

Semester-II

• Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits
• Computer Architecture and Parallel Processing
• Digital Control Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Elective II
• Elective III
• Practical
• Electronic Design Laboratory II

Semester-III

• Elective IV
• Elective V
• Elective VI
• Practical
• Project Work Phase I

Semester-IV

• Project Work Phase II

List of Electives

• Digital Image Processing
• Neural Networks and Applications
• Robotics
• DSP Integrated Circuits
• ASIC Design
• Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• Reliability Engineering
• Internetworking Multimedia
• Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility in System Design
• High Performance Communication Networks RF System Design
• Low Power VLSI Design
• VLSI Signal Processing
• Analog VLSI Design
• Computer Aided Design of VLSI Circuits

Text Books on Master of Engineering in Applied Electronics

• Advanced Mathematics for Engineering Students by S. Narayanan T. K. Manichvachagam Pillay and G. Ramanaiah
• Operations Research   An Introduction by Taha  H. A
• Introduction to Partial Differential Equation by Sankara Rao  K
• Operational Mathematics by Churchi  R. V
• Miller and Freund’s Probability and Statistics for Engineers by Richard A. Johnson
• Monson Statistical Digital Signal Processing and Modeling by H. Hayes
• Digital Signal Processing by John G. Proakis, Dimitris G. Manolakis
• Algorithms for Statistical Signal Processing by John G. Proakis
• Statistical and adaptive signal processing by Dimitris G. Manolakis
• Digital Image Processing by Rafael C. Gonzalez, Richard E. Woods
• Digital Logic applications and Design by John M Yarbrough
• Digital System Design with VHDL by Mark Zwolinski
• Digital principles and Design by Donald G. Givone
• Digital System Design using VHDL by Charles H. Roth Jr
• Fundamentals of Digital Logic with VHDL Design by Stephen Brown and Zvonk  Vranesic
• VHDL Analysis and Modeling of Digital Systems by Navabi .Z
• Principles of CMOS VLSI Design by Neil H.E. Weste, Kamran Eshraghian
• Introduction to VLSI Circuits and Systems by John P. Uyemura
• Verilog HDL by 1.  Samir Palnitkar
• Introduction to VLSI Design by Eugene D. Fabricius
• A Verilog HDL Primer by J.Bhasker

Job and Career after Master of Engineering in Applied Electronics

The course study of Applied Electronics helps the candidate to get employed in areas of Hardware Manufacturing and Telecommunication. Home Appliance and VLSI design is another prosperous area where the candidate can search for job positions. These professionals are also needed to deal with the operations in Software Engineering and IT sector. Power sector and governmental firms are other areas where the candidate can seek job positions. They can search jobs in reputed firms such as BHEL, BEL, ISRO, AAI, BSNL, etc. They can flourish well in the role of a faculty in government or private colleges.

Remuneration after Master of Engineering in Applied Electronics

One can expect lucrative salary packages in reputed and well-established firms. These professionals can expect salary with in the range of Rs.20600/- to Rs. 46500/- per month (in firms like BHEL). This initial level salary may grow with experience and promotion in the job. Teaching jobs in government colleges offer salary around Rs. 40,000/- per month.