Research Centre of Electronics & Communication Engineering
The Research and Development (R&D) Centre, ECE at B V Raju Institute of Technology (BVRIT), Narsapur, is a premier research, innovation, and skill development hub established to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The centre’s major thrust areas include VLSI, RF Communications, Robotics, and Embedded & IoT, with a strong focus on advanced VLSI design, FPGA-based systems, AI hardware acceleration, verification methodologies, physical design, advanced packaging, signal and image processing, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and edge computing. It houses state-of-the-art facilities, including Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, FPGA development platforms, CompactRIO (cRIO), Single-Board RIO (sbRIO), LabVIEW, DAQ cards, ELVIS systems, smart cameras, an advanced Anechoic Chamber for antenna design and testing, and the Dhruva Space Lab for satellite and space technology research. Through interdisciplinary research, consultancy, sponsored projects, prototype development, and industry collaborations, the R&D Centre fosters innovation, strengthens the research ecosystem, and develops highly skilled professionals capable of addressing emerging challenges in semiconductor, communication, embedded, robotics, and space technologies.
Research Equipment Details
Description
S-band system Up Converter and Down converter with set of two Horn Antennas
Technical Specifications
Radar Type: High Resolution Pulse Radar / FMCW Radar
Operating Frequency: X-Band, Ku-Band, Ka-Band or application-specific
Range Resolution: Typically < 1 meter (depends on bandwidth)
Bandwidth: 100 MHz to several GHz
Description
An anechoic chamber is a shielded test environment designed to absorb electromagnetic waves and simulate free-space conditions for precise measurement of antennas, RF devices, and wireless systems. The facility provides a controlled, reflection-free environment that minimizes external interference and internal reflections across a broad frequency range from 100 MHz to 40 GHz.
Technical Specifications
Chamber Size: 6x3x3 m³, Frequency Range: 100 MHz to 40 GHz, Pyramid Foam Absorber Models: FU4, FU9, FU12, FU8 (polyurethane material + carbon) (NRL USA Standard 8093), Female-Female Adaptors: 1 set, Antenna Positioning System: Single Axis Tx & Rx, Broadband Horn Antenna: 400 MHz–18 GHz, Horn Antennas – S Band: 2 GHz–4 GHz, RF Testing Cables
Description
The HMS 3000 Spectrum Analyzer is a compact, RF spectrum analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz (HAMEG series), designed for laboratory, educational, and RF troubleshooting applications
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: Up to 3 GHz (model dependent)
Display: High-resolution color TFT display
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): Selectable for detailed spectral analysis
Description
A 4.5 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) from Keysight Technologies is a high-precision RF/microwave test instrument used to measure the magnitude and phase of network parameters (S-parameters) of RF components and systems up to 4.5 GHz.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: Keysight Technologies
Frequency Range: Up to 4.5 GHz
Measurement Parameters: S11, S21, S12, S22 (S-Parameters)
Description
The Virtex 7 VC707 Evaluation Kit (EK-V7-VC707-G) is a powerful, high-performance development platform centered around the XC7VX485T Virtex-7 FPGA, designed for advanced applications needing speed, capacity, and high-speed serial connectivity (like 10G+ networking)
Technical Specifications
The AMD Virtex™ 7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit is a full-featured, highly-flexible, high-speed serial base platform using the Virtex 7 XC7VX485T-2FFG1761C
Description
A Development board featuring a Zynq-7000 device with a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor integrated with programmable logic (FPGA) for creating complete embedded systems, offering high-speed connectivity (PCIe, Ethernet, USB), ample memory (DDR3), and FMC expansion for I/O, ideal for prototyping video, networking, and high-performance applications
Technical Specifications
SoC Device: XC7Z045-2FFG900C
Processor System: Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore
Processor Frequency: Up to 866 MHz
Description
Xilinx Vivado Design Suite for FPGA synthesis, implementation, simulation, and hardware debugging
Technical Specifications
Supported Languages: VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++ (HLS)
Target Devices: Artix-7, Kintex-7, Virtex-7, Zynq-7000, UltraScale, UltraScale+
Description
Comprehensive FPGA design platform with Vivado ML and Vitis Model Composer for teams
Technical Specifications
- Vivado IP Integrator
- Dynamic Function eXchange
- Vitis High-Level Synthesis
- Vivado Simulator
- Vivado Device Programmer
- Synthesis and Place and Route
- Debug IP (ILA/VIO/IBERT)
Description
front end and backend bundle
Technical Specifications
Supported Languages: Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, Verilog-A, Verilog-
Simulation Support: SPICE, Analog, Mixed-Signal, Functional and Timing Simulation
Description
front end and backend bundle
Technical Specifications
The platform supports Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, SystemC, and SPICE, providing capabilities for logic synthesis, functional verification, timing closure, power analysis, signal integrity analysis, Design-for-Testability (DFT), and formal verification
Description
The PXIe‑1071 is designed for a wide range of test and measurement applications and provides a high-bandwidth backplane. Its compact and lightweight form factor is ideal for minimizing the footprint of your installation, making it ideal for desktop or portable use cases. The PXIe‑1071 accepts PXI Express modules or standard PXI hybrid-compatible modules in every peripheral slot.
Technical Specifications
PXIe, 4-Slot (3 Hybrid Slots), Up to 3 GB/s PXI Chassis
Description
(NI ELVIS) II is a modular engineering educational laboratory device, features one compact form factor integrated with 12 of the most commonly used instruments in the laboratory
Technical Specifications
- 12 integrated virtual instruments
- USB 2.0 plug-and-play interface
- Detachable prototyping breadboard
- LabVIEW and Multisim integration
Description
The cRIO‑9073 is an embedded controller ideal for advanced control and monitoring applications.
Technical Specifications
8-Slot, 266 MHz CPU, 64 MB DRAM, 128 MB Storage, 2M Gate FPGA CompactRIO Controller
Description
LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment used for data acquisition, instrument control, signal processing, embedded systems, and automation.
Technical Specifications
The NI myRIO featuring a 667 MHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, Xilinx Zynq-7010 FPGA, 512 MB DDR3 RAM, 256 MB non-volatile memory, built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
Description
Double-Sided PCB Routing Machine is a precision computer-controlled prototyping system used for the fabrication of single-sided and double-sided Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) directly from digital design files.
Technical Specifications
PCB Support: Single-Sided and Double-Sided PCB
Fabrication Routing Technology: High-Speed Precision Milling
Spindle Speed: Up to 60,000 rpm (model dependent)
JNTUH Research Supervisors
| S. No. | Name of Supervisor | Dept | Designation (JNTUH Ratified) | Specialization |
| 1 | Dr. Sanjay Dubey | ECE | Professor | VLSI-Design |
| 2 | Dr. K Prabhakara Rao | ECE | Professor | Wireless Communications |
| 3 | Dr. M C Chinnaiah | ECE | Professor | VLSI-Design |
| 4 | Dr. B R Sanjeeva Reddy | ECE | Professor | RF and Microwave |
| 5 | Dr. Shaik Shafi | ECE | Associate Professor | Wireless Communications |
| 6 | Dr. D Harikrishna | ECE | Associate Professor | Signal Processing |
Publications (WoS / Scopus Indexed Articles)
| Category | Count |
| WoS-Indexed Publications | 62 |
| Scopus-Indexed Publications | 40 |
| Total Publications | 102 |
Patents
| Category | Count |
| Patents Published | 35 |
| Patents Granted | 4 |
| Total IP Output | 39 |
Sponsored Projects
| Category | Number of Projects | Amount (INR) |
| Completed Projects | 10 | 3,59,10,190 INR |
| Ongoing Projects | – | – |
| Total Research Funding | 10 | 3,59,10,190 INR |
List of Sponsored Projects
| S.No. | Project Title | P.I.s | Funding Agency & Scheme | Grant Sanctioned | Month & Year | Status |
| 1 | Performance Evaluation of DGS based Circular Polarized Multiband antennas for Defined Radio Application | Dr.RamaBuchupplli, Dr.Jayshree Bhagawan Kamble | AICTE | 1190000 | 27/1/2022 | Completed |
| 2 | Design and development of a wearable device for motion assistance in paraplegic patients | Dr.K.Prabhakara Rao, Dr.I.A.Pasha Mr.B.Anil Kumar | DST | 57,77, 275/- | 29/03/2020 | Completed |
| 3 | Advanced Microwave Engineering Laboratories | Dr. I.A.Pasha. Dr.B.R.Sanjeeva Reddy | AICTE | 17,37,000/- | 26/03/2019 | Completed |
| 4 | Design & Development of an On-board Nadi Parksha autonomuos Health Care Monitoring System using Wireless Sensor Network. | Dr.Sanjay Dubey, Dr. I.A.Pasha, Dr.M.C.Chinnaiah | DST | 64,76,305/- | 1/11/2018 | Completed |
| 5 | A Companion type assistive system for Elderly People using VLSI based Service Robot | Dr.M.C.Chinnaiah | DST | 49,43,400/- | 6/3/2017 | Completed |
| 6 | Wearable Circular Polarized Antennas for Military Personal Application | Dr.B.R.Sanjeeva Reddy | DST | 44,89,610/- | 25/10/2016 | Completed |
| 7 | Design and development of an Embedded Assistive yoga system | Dr.M.C.Chinnaiah, Dr.Sanjay Dubey, Dr.I.A.Pasha | DST | 27,81,600/- | 1/12/2016 | Completed |
| 8 | Assistive devices for Quadriplegic & ALS patients | Dr.I.A.Pasha | DST | 45,00,000/- | 1/4/2012 | Completed |
| 9 | Reconfigurable real time signal capturing using FPGA | Mrs.Jayshree Das | DST | 24,10,000/- | 1/9/2012 | Completed |
| 10 | Design & development of Poly-alphabetic radar signal processor for high resolution target detection | Dr.I.A.Pasha | AICTE | 16,05,000/- | 1/4/2012 | Completed |
Consultancy Projects
| Category | Number of Projects | Amount (INR) |
| Completed Consultancy | 7 | 19,04,100/- |
| Ongoing Consultancy | 2 | 16,00,000/- |
| Total Consultancy Value | 9 | 35,04,100/- |
List of Consultancy Projects
S.No. | Project Title | P.I.s | Funding Agency & Scheme | Grant Sanctioned | Year | Status |
| 1 | Biomedical & Home Automation | Dr. R Anirudh Reddy | Tropoleap India Pvt. Ltd | Rs. 6,00,000 | 2025 | Ongoing |
| 2 | AI-Enabled FPGA Architecture for Intelligent Pulse sorting | Dr. U G Chary | Swan Sorter Systems | Rs. 10,00,000 | 2025 | Ongoing |
| 3 | Automatic Defects detection of Ceramic tiles | Dr.Apruva Kumari Mr.Anirudh Reddy R | Anjani Tiles Limited | Rs.2,35,100 | 2019 | Completed |
| 4 | Design& Development of DPR 31.5KW Solar Energy System | Dr.R.Balaji MrAnirudh Reddy R Mr.D. Hari Krishna | Raja Rajeshwari Educational | Rs.4,93,000 | 2019 | Completed |
| 5 | Implementation of Solar Dash Board | Dr.R.Balaji Mrs.Aneesha C Mr.D. Hari Krishna | Avghni Renewable Energy System(India)Pvt.Ltd | Rs.2,50,000 | 2018 | Completed |
| 6 | Development of Image Phase application using UMA Simulator | Mr.U. Gnaneshwara Chary Mr.I.B.K. Raju | Manjeera Digital System | Rs.2,30,000 (tool worth) | 2018 | Completed |
| 7 | Development of Image stitching algorithm using UMA Simulator | Mr.U. Gnaneshwara Chary Dr. M C Chinnaiah | Manjeera Digital System | Rs.2,30,000 (tool worth) | 2017 | Completed |
| 8 | Room Intervention System (RIS) | Mr.Prabhakar Kapula | Jay Robotix Pvt.Ltd. | Rs.2,36,250 (tool worth) | 2017 | Completed |
| 9 | Improvement in Image fusion algorithm using UMA Simulator | Mr. Sanjay Dubey Mr.U. Gnaneshwara Chary | Manjeera Digital System | Rs.2,30,000 (tool worth) | 2016 | Completed |
Industry collaborations
Research Centre has established strong collaborations with semiconductor startups and industries, enabling consultancy services, internships, and placement opportunities for students. Notable consultancy engagements include projects with QubitSemi and SwanSorter, focusing on RISC-V RTL IP Development, RISC-V Verification Development, Pulse Sorting Systems, and AI- enabled FPGA solutions. These collaborations have generated consultancy revenue, student internships, and direct employment opportunities while providing hands-on exposure to industrial design methodologies.