M.Tech Digital Electronics is a postgraduate course in engineering having duration of 2 years. The course is much suitable for candidates who have completed bachelor degree in electronics or related areas. By pursuing the course, the student gain in depth knowledge in design, operation, and maintenance of digital circuits. Diverse aspects on digital switching, VLSI design, Cryptograpy, Network Security, etc are covered under the course. The students are educated with different types of microprocessor and microcontrollers. After completion of this 2-year course, the candidate can perform well in the role of digital electronics engineer/technician.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Technology in Digital Electronics

M.Tech degree in Digital Electronics is beneficial for candidates for both higher studies and to pursue a career. Those who successfully complete the course can go for research studies in electronics or related areas. Another benefit of the course is that, it offers lucrative career to aspirants.

Eligibility required for Master of Technology in Digital Electronics

The candidates who have completed their bachelor degree in Engineering/Technology are eligible to apply for this master level course. Engineering degree must be obtained from any recognized educational institution with minimum 60% marks. The degree must be obtained in any of the streams of Electronics and Communication, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Computer Science, etc. The selection of the candidates is based on their performance in GATE examination or any other equivalent examination.

Candidates without a GATE score can seek admission to the course through the entrance exam carried out by the institution or University that offers the course.

Application Procedure of Master of Technology in Digital Electronics

Those who want to apply for the course should visit the official web portal of the institution or University that offers the course. Here they can find the details on the course and can download the application forms also. Usually the candidates have to pay an application fee to collectthe form. Collected form must be filled up properly and must be submitted to the notified address before final date.

Colleges offering Master of Technology in Digital Electronics

• AMC College of Engineering
• B.V Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology
• Ballari Institute of Technology & Management
• C.M.R Institute of Technology
• Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University
• College of Engineering, Pune
• East West Institute of Technology
• Guru Nanak Engineering College
• Kamaon Engineering College
• Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology- NIT Allahabad
• Nitte Mahalinga Adyantaya Institute of Technology
• P.E.S College of Engineering
• Raja Rajeswari College of Engineering
• Ramiah College of Engineering
• Rungta College of Engineering and Technology
• S.J.B Institute of Technology
• Shree Nidhi Institute of Science & Technology
• Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College
• Sri Indu College of Engineering & Technology
• Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology
• Visvesvaraya Technological University

Course curriculum of Master of Technology in Digital Electronics

Seminar-I

• Advanced Computer Architecture
• Advanced Data Networks
• Linear Algebra
• CMOS VLSI Design
• Cryptography and Network Security
• Digital Switching Systems
• Digital Image Processing

Practical

• Networks & security Lab
• CMOS VLSI Circuits Lab
• Mini Project 1

Seminar-II

• Digital Circuits & Logic Design
• Adhoc and Sensor Networks
• Advanced Embedded Systems
• Multi-rate systems & filter banks
• Testing and verification of VLSI Circuits
• Advanced Microcontroller (16/32 bits)
• Image & Video Processing
• Design of VLSI Systems
• Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits

Practical

• Adhoc & Sensor Network lab
• Advanced Embedded System lab
• Mini Project 2

Semester-III

• Professional Aptitude and logic reasoning
• Multimedia Communication
• Digital Signal Compression/Pattern recognition
• MEMS
• System Simulation & Modeling
• Low Power VLSI Circuits
• Industrial Training
• Mini Project
• Minor project

Semester-IV

• Major project

Reference Books on Master of Technology in Digital Electronics

• Algorithms for Statistical Signal Processing by John G. Proakis
• Digital Computer Process Control by C.L.Smith
• Digital Image Processing by Rafael C. Gonzalez, Richard E. Woods
• Digital Logic applications and Design by John M Yarbrough
• Digital principles and Design by Donald G. Givone
• Digital Signal Processing by John G. Proakis, Dimitris G. Manolakis
• Digital System Design using VHDL by Charles H. Roth Jr
• Digital System Design with VHDL by Mark Zwolinski
• Elements of Computer Process Control by Deshpande
• Fundamentals of Digital Logic with VHDL Design by Stephen Brown and Zvonk  Vranesic
• Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation by R.S Khandpur
• Instrumental Methods of Analysis by Ewing G.W
• Instrumentation Devices & Systems by Rangan, C.S.Sharma
• Introduction to Digital signal processing by Johny R Johnson
• Introduction to VLSI Circuits and Systems by John P. Uyemura
• Introduction to VLSI Design by Eugene D. Fabricius
• Local Area Networks by William Stallings
• Measurement systems Application and Design by R. K. Jain
• Microprocessors and Architecture by Ramesh S Goankar
• Probability and Statistics for Engineers by Richard A. Johnson
• Monson Statistical Digital Signal Processing and Modeling by H. Hayes
• Object Oriented Programming in C++ by Nabajyoti Bjarne
• Operational Mathematics by Churchi  R. V
• Introduction to Partial Differential Equation by Sankara Rao  K
• Operations Research: An Introduction by Taha  H. A
• Optimization theory and application by S.S. Rao
• Principles of CMOS VLSI Design by Neil H.E. Weste, Kamran Eshraghian
• Principles of Operations Research for Management by F.S.Budnick
• Statistical and adaptive signal processing by Dimitris G. Manolakis
• VHDL Analysis and Modeling of Digital Systems by Navabi .Z

Jobs and Career after Master of Technology in Digital Electronics

M.Tech degree holders in Digital Electronics can find various career opportunities both in governmental and private sectorfirms. They can work in the role of digital circuit designers or maintenance personal in electronics equipment manufacturing firms. These professionals can also work in home appliance manufacturing firms and in circuit designing firms. Steel plants, fertilizer plants, etc are other prosperous areas where these candidates can seek for job positions. They can build up a promising career in education sector also.

Remuneration after Master of Technology in Digital Electronics

M.Tech graduates in Digital Electronics can gain a salary package of around Rs. 20,000/- per month in medium level firms. Reputed organizations such as ONGC, BEL, BHEL, etc offers salary with in the range of Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- per month at the entry stage. By gaining experience, the candidate can expect much higher levels of salary packages. Teaching jobs in government colleges offer basic salary of around Rs. 40,000/- per month.