WEB

WEB

WEB

60V Non-Synchronous
60V Non-Synchronous
DC-DC Converter
DC-DC Converter
Wide
Wide Input
Range
Input Voltage
up to
Voltage
60V
Range up to 60V
Up
Up to
to 3A
Output
3A
Output Current
Current
3.3V,
3.3V, 5.0V,
5.0V, 12V,
Adjustable
12V, 15V,
15V, and
Outputs
Adjustable Outputs
and 52kHz,
52kHz, 150kHz
150kHz
Switching
Switching Frequency
Frequency
Wide Input Voltage Up to 3A 3.3V, 5.0V, 12V, 15V, and 52kHz, 150kHz
Range up to 60V Output Current Adjustable Outputs Switching Frequency
Email
Email htc@[Link]
htc@[Link]
Homepage
Homepage [Link]
[Link]
Email htc@[Link]
Homepage [Link]
 OCTOBER 2025 | VOL. 5 NO. 12

CONTENTS
TECHNOLOGY
EDITOR
EDITORIAL
: Rahul Chopra
: Phone: +91-9811155335
32 CAREERS: “The AI Revolution Is Here—And You Are Not Too Late CORRESPONDENCE E-mail: editop@[Link]
To Join” SUBSCRIPTIONS & : Phone: +91-9811155335
MISSING ISSUES E-mail: support@[Link]
36 UPDATE: Think That USB Port’s Just for Charging? Think Again.
BACK ISSUES, : Phone: +91-9811155335
40 INNOVATIONS: Reducing AI’s Dependence On Powerful GPUs BOOKS, KITS, E-mail: support@[Link]
COMPONENTS, etc

BUSINESS NEWSSTAND : Phone: +91-9811155335

DISTRIBUTION E-mail: efycirc@[Link]
56 PURCHASE: Buyers’ Guide: Leading Suppliers Of SMT Pick-And- ADVERTISEMENTS
Place Machines NEW DELHI : Phone: +91-9811155335
(HEAD OFFICE) E-mail: efyenq@[Link]
72 POLICY IMPACT: GST 2.0: Why India’s Electronics Sector
Welcomes It And Awaits A Festive Boost MUMBAI : E-mail: rmowest@[Link]
BENGALURU : E-mail: rmosouth@[Link]

DESIGN CHINA : Worldwide Focus Media
E-mail: china@[Link]
76 CIRCUIT: 5 Interesting Reference Designs For Wearable Electronics
GERMANY : PMS Plantenberg Media Service GmbH
E-mail: germany@[Link]
DO-IT-YOURSELF JAPAN : Tandem Inc.
E-mail: japan@[Link]
80 CIRCUIT IDEA: Delay-Off Appliance Timer
TAIWAN : J.K. Media
82 PROJECT: Laptop-Based HMI For DC Motor Speed And E-mail: taiwan@[Link]
Direction Control UNITED KINGDOM : ASA Media
E-mail: uk@[Link]
84 PROJECT: An IoT Gas And Environment Monitor Sensor
UNITED STATES : E & Tech Media
85 PROJECT: Water Level And Temperature Monitor With TFT E-mail: usa@[Link]
Graphics Using Arduino
Published and owned by Ramesh Chopra. Published from
86 PROJECT: Pi Zero World Wide Web Streaming On Mobile Hotspot D-87/1, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi 110020.
87 PROJECT: A Small Touch-Controlled Solid State Relay Copyright 2025. All rights reserved throughout the world.
Reproduction of any material from this magazine in any
manner without the written permission of the publisher is
prohibited. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy,
REGULARS
no responsibility whatsoever is taken for any loss due to
10 Research & Innovation Updates 44 Dashboard: Key Industry Trends That publishing errors. EFY will not be responsible for any wrong
claims made by an advertiser. Disputes, if any, will be settled in
18 Truly Innovative Electronics Can Shape The Future Of Your Business a New Delhi court only.
22 New Products 46 Innovators & Startups
37 Electroons 2.0 66 Industry News: Industry Updates

You’ll Need to Upgrade

to Electronics For You (e-zine or print)
to Access These Additional Stories…
TECHNOLOGY
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
38 INTERVIEW: “Teaching Is Intellectual Creation. Just As Musicians And Authors Earn PRINT MAGAZINE 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS
(EFY = Electronics (12 copies (36 copies (60 copies
Royalties, Professors Should Too.” — Pratham Mittal, Founder, Masters’ Union For You) each) each) each)
WITHIN INDIA (IN RUPEES)
EFY (Rs 100/copy) 960 2700 4200
BUSINESS SAARC COUNTRIES (IN US$ BY AIR)
EFY 57 155 NA
72 MANUFACTURING: “Smart Manufacturing Rests On Three Pillars: Process, Technology, OTHER COUNTRIES (IN US$ BY AIR)
EFY 114 310 NA
And People” Courier delivery within India @ Rs 50 per copy
e-magazine subscriptions within India are available
at half the rates mentioned here.
DESIGN Overseas rates for each e-magazine in US$:
1 year: $12; 3 years: $33; 5 years: $50 only
87 IoT: Internet Of Things: Running Language Models On Edge Devices Please send payments only in favour of EFY Enterprises Pvt Ltd
through demand draft/cheque/money order to D-87/1, Okhla
91 IoT: IoT Gateways: A Layer Between IoT Devices And Cloud Industrial Area, Phase 1, New Delhi 110020, or online at: http://
[Link] or scan the QR code.

8 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 RESEARCH
& INNOVATION UPDATES

Next-gen wireless communication

through electronic-photonic integration
Harvard (Cambridge, Massachu-
setts) engineers have created a
breakthrough device that directly
converts digital electronic signals
into analogue optical ones,
bypassing bulky, power-hungry
converters. Built on thin-film
lithium niobate, the electro-optic
digital-to-analogue link (EO-Di-
AL) compresses conversion into a
single chip, delivering speeds up
to 186 gigabits per second—near-
ly 100 times faster than home
internet. Scalable and energy-
efficient, it could revolutionise
AI computing, data centres,
fibre-optic networks, and next-
gen wireless communications by
redefining electronic-photonic
Illustration of the photonic-integrated electro-optic digital-to-analogue link (EO-DiAL) architecture
(Credit: Loncar group/Harvard SEAS) integration.

Method found to
prevent cracks in
wearable electronics
Engineers at Brown University (Rhode
Island) have uncovered a hidden weakness
in flexible electronics, from wearables to
foldable phones. They found that cracks in
brittle ceramic electrode layers can spread
into the polymer substrate, reducing durabil-
ity and performance. By adding an inter-
mediate layer to balance elastic mismatch,
they prevented deep cracking across material
combinations. This insight offers a roadmap
for tougher, longer-lasting flexible devices,
paving the way for more reliable wearables,
solar panels, and foldables.

Substrate cracking in bent flexible PSCs

(Credit: npj Flexible Electronics, 2025)

10 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Error-correctable qubits and 2mm thick display for next-gen devices

universal gates realised within Meta (California, United States) has unveiled a flat laser
an atom at room temperature display just two millimetres thick, promising to revolution-
Physicists at the University of Sydney have achieved a ise AR glasses and enhance visuals in smartphones, tablets,
breakthrough by demonstrating a universal set of logic and TVs. Built around a centimetre-wide photonic chip
paired with a tiny liquid-crystal-on-silicon panel, it shrinks
bulky optics onto a fingernail-sized device while delivering
high-resolution, vibrant images. Although challenges such
as laser speckle and energy inefficiency remain, the innova-
tion points toward ultra-thin, immersive, and energy-saving
displays for next-generation devices.

Fibre-optic cable enables real-time

traffic forecasting
NEC Corporation (Minato City, Tokyo, Japan) has devel-
oped an optical fibre sensing system that monitors road
conditions and predicts sudden traffic congestion in real

Dr Tingrei Tan (left) and his PhD student Vassili Matsos inspect the Paul
trap used in this experiment in the Quantum Control Laboratory at the
University of Sydney Nano Institute

gates for Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill (GKP) qubits inside

a single trapped ion. Using one ytterbium ion in a Paul
trap, they encoded two logical qubits in its vibrational
modes and executed single- and two-qubit operations. The
advance reduces error-correction overhead, demonstrating Technology overview (Credit: [Link]
that error-correctable qubits and universal gates can be
realised within a single atom at room temperature. time. By using existing roadside fibre-optic cables as
distributed sensors, the system captures vehicle-induced
changes across entire routes. Data is processed via NEC’s
ISRO succeeds in first integrated air AI, combining model parameter optimisation and data
drop test for Gaganyaan missions adaptation algorithms, enabling highly accurate traffic
ISRO (Bengaluru) has successfully conducted the first simulations. Trials have shown up to 80% fewer prediction
integrated air drop test (IADT-01) of the Gaganyaan crew errors, with deployment targeted for 2026.
module at Sriharikota,
validating its parachute-
based deceleration sys-
Semantic communication
tem for astronaut safety. framework paves way for 6G
A 4.8-tonne module Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and
was dropped from 3km Technology (South Korea) have introduced ConcreteSC, a
using an IAF Chinook, cutting-edge digital semantic communication framework
deploying ten parachutes designed to enhance the robustness, efficiency, and low-
in sequence to reduce overhead capabilities of wireless systems. Unlike conven-
speed to 8m/s before tional vector quantisation, ConcreteSC uses temperature-
splashdown. Recovered controlled concrete distributions to generate bitstreams di-
by the Navy, the test rectly, enabling fully differentiable, noise-resilient training.
marks a key milestone Tested on ImageNet under fading channels, it outperformed
toward Gaganyaan’s VQ methods, scaling linearly with bit length. Its modular
ISRO carries out first integrated air uncrewed orbital mission design promises real-world 6G deployment in smart facto-
drop test for Gaganyaan missions
(Credit: [Link] planned for late 2025. ries, healthcare IoT, and AI-driven networks.

12 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 research & innovation

Chip-based biosensor cuts nitride—teams achieved record-breaking electron mobilities

up to 60 million cm²/Vs. The breakthroughs redefine gra-
antibiotic test time phene’s role in quantum metrology, ultra-sensitive sensing,
IIT Madras (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) researchers have cre- and energy-efficient electronics, pushing two-dimensional
ated a chip-based device, ε-µD, that rapidly tests bacterial materials into an unprecedented performance era.
resistance to antibiotics in just three hours, far quicker than

Soft electronics redefine brain probes

A new class of brain probes promises to revolutionise neuro-
science by capturing neural activity in 3D, rather than in flat
planes. Developed through a technique called ROSE (rolling
of soft electronics) by researchers at Dartmouth (Hanover,
New Hampshire) and partner institutions, the innovation
rolls flexible electronics into cylindrical ‘Swiss roll’ struc-
tures. These probes offer hundreds of recording sites with
customisable spacing and depth, reducing tissue damage and
surpassing rigid 2D arrays—paving the way for deeper neural
Researchers have developed an innovative and affordable microfluidic mapping and next-generation prosthetic applications.
device that can rapidly determine whether bacteria are resistant or
susceptible to antibiotics (Credit: [Link]

conventional methods that take up to three days. Built on

A novel way to record lightning
microfluidic chips with screen-printed carbon electrodes, the from space
system uses electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) Researchers at Western Sydney University (Penrith, Austral-
to track bacterial growth in real time. Successfully tested ia), with support from the US Air Force Research Laborato-
on E. coli, B. subtilis, and urine samples, the device is now ry, have demonstrated a novel way to record lightning from
under clinical validation and headed for commercialisation.

Breath test for diabetes detection

Researchers at Penn State (Pennsylvania) and Hebei Uni-
versity of Technology (Tianjin, China) have developed a
laser-induced graphene
breath sensor that detects
diabetes and prediabetes
without the need for blood
tests. By capturing acetone
in exhaled breath at levels Falcon Neuro (located on the right side of this instrument payload on the
ISS) can spot individual lightning strikes with high precision (Credit: ASIM/
as low as 4ppb, the device European Space Agency)
can distinguish between
This sensor can detect diabetes from patients and healthy indi- space. Their Falcon neuro imager, flown for two years on
a breath sample (Image Credit: Larry
Cheng) viduals within 20 seconds. the International Space Station, uses event-based sensing
Enhanced with zinc oxide instead of conventional frame-based cameras. By detecting
and a molecular sieve membrane, it operates effectively in microsecond changes in brightness, it captures metre-scale
humid conditions, providing a low-cost, non-invasive path to lightning footprints and timelines at up to 1000 frames per
earlier diagnosis and continuous monitoring. second, while reducing data loads to just a few Mbit/s.

Graphene surpasses traditional World’s first 6G chip achieves 100Gbps

semiconductors Chinese researchers from Peking University (Beijing,
Researchers at the National University of Singapore and The China) and City University of Hong Kong have developed
University of Manchester (England) have cracked graphene’s the world’s first 6G ‘all-frequency’ chip, delivering speeds
decades-old mobility barrier, surpassing gallium arsenide beyond 100Gbps. Just 11×1.7mm in size, it spans 0.5-
(GaAs) semiconductors long considered unbeatable. Using 115GHz—replacing nine separate systems with a single de-
two strategies—twisted bilayer graphene as an electrostatic vice. Built on thin-film lithium niobate, it converts wireless
shield and proximity metallic screening with ultrathin boron signals into optical ones for ultra-fast, stable performance.

14 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

 research & innovation

Quantum signals transmitted solar cells. By slowing crystal growth during fabrication, the
additive produces smoother, defect-free layers, enabling a
over commercial fibre network record 22.3% efficiency in mixed tin-lead perovskites—close
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadel- to silicon’s lab best. This simple approach promises longer-
phia, Pennsylvania) have transmitted quantum signals lasting, high-performance perovskite tandems, advancing
over Verizon’s commercial fibre network using standard flexible, low-cost, next-generation solar technology.

A new elastomer converts body

heat into electricity
Scientists at Peking University (Beijing, China) have devel-
oped a rubber-like thermoelectric elastomer that converts
body heat into electricity, paving the way for self-powered
wearables and medical implants. Reported in Nature, it is
the first highly elastic n-type material combining skin-like
stretchability with efficient energy conversion. Retain-
ing performance when stretched up to 150% and endur-
A node of the quantum network, roughly one kilometre’s worth of Verizon ing extreme strain, the innovation could eliminate bulky
fibre-optic cable away from the quantum signal’s source (Credit: https://
[Link]) batteries, powering health patches, fitness trackers, smart
textiles, and implantable devices sustainably.
Internet Protocol (IP). Central to the breakthrough is the
Q-Chip, which couples classical ‘headers’ with quantum
data, enabling routing, switching, and noise correction A silicon photonic chip enhances
without disturbing quantum states. Tested across one kilo- AI efficiency
metre with 97% fidelity, the system demonstrates scalable AI’s growing power needs are pushing chip innovation.
quantum networking on existing infrastructure, addressing Researchers at the University of Florida (University of Florida)
real-world noise challenges though amplification beyond have built a silicon photonic chip that uses laser light instead
metro ranges remains unresolved. of electricity to per-
form convolution, the
core of AI pattern rec-
SPAES enables lighter, more ognition, at up to 100
responsive XR devices times higher efficiency.
VoxelSensors (City of Brussels, Belgium) is addressing key By integrating ultrathin
XR challenges, including power drain, latency, and unreli- Fresnel lenses on sili-
able sensors, with its single photon active event sensor con, the chip executes
A newly developed silicon photonic chip turns
(SPAES) technol- light-encoded data into instant convolution optical convolutions,
ogy. Using up to results (Credit: H. Yang, University of Florida) achieving 98% ac-
10x less power than curacy in handwritten
standard depth sen- digit recognition at near-zero energy. Supporting wavelength
sors, SPAES ensures multiplexing, it promises greener, scalable AI hardware.
VoxelSensors to advance next-generation
low-latency, stable
depth sensing technology with 10x power performance across
savings for XR applications (Credit: https:// environments, ena- 3D-printed metamaterial enhances
[Link]/news)
bling lighter, more tactile sensor performance
responsive XR devices. Integrated with Qualcomm’s Snap- Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and
dragon AR2 Gen 1 Platform, it powers applications like eye Technology (Seoul, South Korea) have developed a 3D-print-
tracking and personal AI agents, paving the way for practi- ed auxetic metamaterial that significantly enhances tactile
cal, intelligent, and energy-efficient AR/VR systems. sensor performance for wearables, robotics, and healthcare
applications. Built with a cubic lattice of spherical voids, the
design boosts sensitivity, stability, and customisation while
Salt could supercharge next-gen minimising interference. Tested in both capacitive and pi-
solar cells ezoresistive modes, the platform demonstrated high-fidelity
Researchers at University College London (England) have gait and pressure mapping capabilities. Scalable and adapt-
discovered that a common salt, guanidinium thiocyanate, able, it opens the path to next-generation, mass-customised
can enhance both efficiency and durability in perovskite sensing in prosthetics, rehabilitation, and smart devices.

16 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

TRULY INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS INNOVATION UPDATES

Amongst numerous press releases of new products received by us, these are the ones
we found worthy of the title Truly Innovative Electronics

Smart battery sensor scalable, and real-time acceleration,

reducing power use while supporting
standard solutions are often too large
for compact devices like wearables,
Advanced AI applications like com- cost-effective Open RAN deployments. small instruments, or tiny gadgets.
puter vision and language models rely By enabling software-defined Open The 8.13mm (0.32-inch) OLED display
on cloud data centres, causing latency, RAN with the separation of software solves this problem by offering a screen
cost, security risks, and dependence and hardware, it allows operators to in a small size, 20% smaller than the
on connectivity. EnCharge AI’s EN100 expand networks more easily, deploy previous 10.67mm (0.42-inch) OLED
5G applications, and improve network display. It is
performance without relying on expen- used in gaming
sive, power-heavy infrastructure. consoles
KALRAY and SynaXG to display
solves this by enabling AI inference [Link] and scores, level
on laptops, workstations, and edge [Link] indicators,
devices, delivering over 200 TOPS of or character
compute power within energy limits.
It offers up to 20 times better perfor-
Long-range wireless information, and in wearable devices
like smartwatches, fitness trackers,
mance per watt compared to similar SoC or augmented reality glasses to show
solutions, supports up to 128GB Silicon Labs’ FG23L addresses the chal- notifications, time, or health data. In
memory with a bandwidth of 272GB/s, lenge of providing long-range, secure, IoT projects, sensor readings, control
and handles AI tasks that typically and energy-efficient IoT connectiv- status, or real-time information, such as
require data centre hardware. Its pro- ity at lower cost, temperature, humidity, or power usage,
grammability ensures it adapts to AI avoiding trade- are displayed. This is also applicable to
models as they evolve, helping devel- offs between portable instruments like DIY multim-
opers and device makers build faster, range, security, eters, oscilloscopes, or environmental
more efficient, and secure applications and efficiency. It sensors. It can also be used in wearable
at the edge. is designed for art or jewellery, where it can display
EnChargeAI industrial auto- animations, patterns, or messages, ena-
[Link] mation, smart bling developers and makers to build
cities, building automation, agricul- compact, low-power devices that still
ARM-based lookaside tural IoT, and electronic shelf labels,
where reliable, long-term connectivity
show information.
Questwise Ventures in the USA
acceleration solution is needed. With a link budget of 146dB, [Link]
Mobile network operators face +20dBm transmit power, high receiver
challenges in deploying Open RAN
networks due to high energy consump-
sensitivity, and low power consump-
tion, the FG23L provides up to twice
RISC-V CPUs
tion, limited flexibility, and rising the range of comparable devices and AI workloads are becoming more
costs, which over 10 years of battery life, reducing complex, and edge devices face limits
make it harder to maintenance and total cost of owner- in processing power, energy use, and
expand and oper- ship. By combining performance, flexibility, making it difficult to run
ate networks. energy efficiency, and cost-effective- AI efficiently. SiFive’s 2nd generation
To address these ness, manufacturers can scale IoT
issues, SynaXG deployments and design connected
and Kalray have products that work in cost-sensitive
introduced an markets.
ARM-based lookaside acceleration Silicon Labs
solution that combines Kalray’s K300 [Link]
PCIe lookaside acceleration card, pow-
ered by the Coolidge v2 MPPA proces-
sor, with SynaXG’s O-RAN software.
OLED display intelligence family addresses these
challenges with five RISC-V-based
This containerised, cloud-deployable As electronics get smaller, displaying products designed to accelerate AI
solution delivers energy-efficient, information becomes a challenge, and across a range of applications. The IP

18 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 TRULY INNOVATIVE: TECH
improves scalar, vector, and, in the size, as next-generation XPUs need
case of XM, matrix processing, allow- higher bandwidth but conventional
Printheads
ing devices to run AI models faster interconnects consume more energy Retail and service businesses, such as
while keeping power and footprint low. and occupy more silicon area. Marvell convenience stores and restaurants,
Vector-based RISC-V CPUs process Technology addresses this with the require fast and reliable printing across
multiple data items in parallel, reduc- first 2nm various media, and the TPA series
ing instruction overhead and energy 64 Gbps bi- printheads from Kyocera meet these
consumption compared to scalar-only directional needs. They print at 350mm/sec while
CPUs, and the XM engine delivers scal- die-to-die maintaining consistent quality and
able matrix performance. This family (D2D) support expanded head mounting
is aimed at companies building AI intercon- tolerance
devices, particularly edge applications nect, enabling 32 Gbps two-way for flexible
like cameras, robotics, and IoT devices, connectivity over a single wire and integration.
helping them integrate high-perfor- reducing compute die area by 85% Improve-
mance AI outside data centres. compared to traditional designs. It also ments to the
SiFive features adaptive power management printhead
[Link] that matches device activity to bursty structure and
data centre traffic, cutting power use heat conduc-
M.2 form factor by up to 75% under normal workloads
and up to 42% during peak traffic.
tion ensure stable printing across the
full width on various media, while
Edge AI applications, such as large The interconnect provides bandwidth, Kyocera’s film formation technology
language models (LLMs), vision energy efficiency, and smaller die foot- increases corrosion and wear resist-
transformers, and real-time computer prints, helping designers and opera- ance for long life under high-volume
vision, require high compute perfor- tors build faster, more efficient, and conditions. The TPA series also sup-
mance but face limitations on size, scalable processors for next-generation ports Blue4est paper for phenol-free
power, and thermal capacity. Cloud data centres. printing, providing performance with
process- Marvell sustainability, making it a solution for
ing also [Link] operators who require fast, durable,
introduces and versatile printing in retail and
latency, cost,
and security
Mobile DRAM service environments.
Kyocera
risks. Axelera SK hynix has introduced mobile DRAM [Link]
AI’s Metis M.2 Max addresses this by with improved heat dissipation using
delivering PCIe-level AI performance
in an M.2 form factor for laptops,
High-K Epoxy moulding compound,
addressing performance issues in smart-
CMOS op-amp
edge devices, and industrial systems. phones ROHM’s TLR1901GXZ CMOS opera-
Compared to the previous Metis M.2, it caused tional amplifier (op-amp) addresses
doubles memory bandwidth, reduces by heat the challenge of delivering sensing in
profile, and adds thermal management from on- size- and pow-
and security features. It provides a device er-constrained
33% performance boost for convolu- AI data devices, such as
tional neural networks (CNNs) and transfers. Most flagship smartphones handheld meas-
doubles token throughput for LLMs use a package on package (PoP) struc- urement instru-
and vision-language models (VLMs). ture that stacks DRAM on top of the ments, wearable
Its 27% lower height allows deploy- mobile application processor (AP) to devices, and
ment in tight spaces, and an onboard save space and increase data transfer indoor motion detectors. The op-amp
power probe automatically adjusts per- speed, but this design traps heat from features a low input offset voltage,
formance for power or thermal limits, the AP inside the DRAM, reducing approximately 45% lower than that
making it suitable for industries such performance. The new DRAM increases of typical ultra-low current op-amps,
as industrial manufacturing, retail, thermal conductivity 3.5 times and enabling precise measurements. The
security, healthcare, and public safety. reduces vertical thermal resistance by combination of small size, low power,
Axelera AI 47%, which improves device perfor- and accuracy makes the TLR1901GXZ
[Link] mance, lowers power consumption, suitable for consumer devices like
extends battery life, and increases prod- wearables, smart devices, and motion
Bi-directional D2D uct lifespan. Smartphone makers are
expected to benefit, as this technology
sensors, as well as industrial equip-
ment, including gas detectors, fire
interconnect helps prevent overheating in devices alarms, handheld measurement instru-
Chip designers and data centre opera- while supporting AI applications. ments, and environmental IoT sensors.
tors face pressure to boost performance SK Hynix ROHM
while reducing power use and die [Link] [Link]

20 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 NEW PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY

COMPONENTS
SuperQ MOSFETs
iDEAL Semiconductor’s new 200V
SuperQ MOSFETs are now in mass
Automotive-qualified MOSFET harsh conditions. Easy to integrate production, with additional devices
Nexperia has launched its first auto- and versatile, it offers engineers a sampling. The series
motive-qualified MOSFET range in practical solution for space-limited, delivers lower resist-
compact micro-lead pack- energy-conscious, and mission-critical ance, high-temperature
ages, designed for body applications. reliability, and improved
control, infotainment, GAPTEC Electronic efficiency, making it ideal
LED lighting, and reverse [Link] for motor drives, LED lighting, AI serv-
battery protection. The ers, USB-PD adaptors, and solar invert-
19 new devices offer InGaAs image sensors ers. SuperQ revives silicon innovation,
safety, design flexibility, and efficient Hamamatsu Photonics has unveiled offering designers higher performance
production with reliable soldering and the G1682x series, a compact near- without the cost or supply risks of
high assembly yield. Compact, robust, infrared image sensor crafted for newer materials.
and cost-effective, they help engineers seamless spectropho- iDEAL Semiconductor
meet evolving automotive power tometry. Lightweight [Link]
demands with confidence. and versatile, it
Nexperia empowers industries, TMR-based magnetic angle
[Link] researchers, and sensors
OEMs with high sensitivity, simple Littelfuse has launched two new TMR-
LDO regulators integration, and real-time insights. based magnetic angle sensors, LF53466
ABLIC Inc. unveils the S-19230/1 Designed to boost efficiency across and LF53464, designed for precise
series LDO regulators for next-gen 48V quality control, process optimisation, measurement of angles
automotive auxiliary batteries. With and R&D, the G1682x series blends ranging from 0° to
an operating current reliability with portability, making 360°. Built for indus-
of just 2.0µA and a advanced analysis more accessible trial, automotive, and
power-off current of than ever. consumer applications,
0.1µA, they signifi- Hamamatsu Photonics they offer high accuracy, thermal stabil-
cantly reduce standby [Link] ity, and compact packaging. Ideal for
drain. Delivering up to 200mA, these robotics, e-mobility, and smart devices,
compact, automotive-grade ICs enable SiC MOSFETs these sensors enable smooth control,
lighter harnesses, safer ECUs, and effi- Infineon’s new 1200 V CoolSiC G2 precise position tracking, and intuitive
cient always-on mobility systems. MOSFETs in top-side-cooled Q-DPAK feedback in harsh or space-constrained
ABLIC Inc. packages deliver environments.
[Link] higher efficiency, Littelfuse, Inc.
lower heat, and [Link]
10W DC/DC converter reduced energy loss
GAPTEC Electronic’s new for EV chargers, solar inverters, UPS, System-on-chip
10S8W4_2.25RP DC/DC converter and industrial drives. The compact MediaTek and TSMC have teamed up
packs reliable power design simplifies thermal manage- to craft a next-generation system-on-
into a compact form, ment, supports high power density, chip built on TSMC’s
built for demanding and fits automated production. Robust advanced 2nm N2P
industrial environ- and versatile, these MOSFETs boost process. Targeted at
ments. With high system performance while saving smartphones, auto-
efficiency, low standby consumption, energy in demanding applications. motive, computing, and data centres,
and multiple protection features, it Infineon Technologies the chip promises faster performance
ensures stable performance under [Link] with lower power use, enabling longer

22 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

Redefining your SMT production: Intelligent Factory
From legacy to innovation, ASMPT Limited is redefining electronics. Its India leaders reveal how intelligent
factories and bold strategies are transforming global technology manufacturing. Curious? Read on.

Q. How has ASMPT’s Siemens legacy

helped it become a global leader?
NEERAJ
BHARDWAJ ASMPT SMT Solutions builds on a strong
legacy with SIPLACE from Siemens, DEK
General Manager
for India, from the UK, and a comprehensive suite of
Sri Lanka and software and factory solutions. These
Bangladesh brands laid a solid foundation both for the
company and its product portfolio. Under
ASMPT, this foundation has been further
developed into a complete end-to-end
Q. How would you explain ASMPT and its offering, providing integrated hardware and
role in the electronics manufacturing software solutions for both semiconductor ASMPT Pick-and-Place Machines
ecosystem to an industry newcommer? and electronics manufacturers. SIPLACE TX and SIPLACE SX

ASMPT Limited is a leading global supplier Q. How has India’s market evolved for
of hardware and software solutions for the ASMPT, especially with the ‘Make in India’ Q. As ASMPT India’s head, what are your
manufacture of semiconductors and push? mantras for motivating your team to excel?
electronics. Headquartered in Singapore, India has become a very exciting and ASMPT offers the best-in-class equipment
ASMPT’s offerings encompass the dynamic market. The ‘Make in India’ and solutions. I believe the people working
semiconductor assembly and packaging, initiative and the Indian government's strong with the equipment are important as well.
and SMT (surface mount technology) support for the electronics manufacturing From sales, to technical support engineers,
industries, ranging from wafer deposition to sector clearly demonstrate the rising everyone put in our best foot forward in
the various solutions that organise, investments in this area. For me, this also whatever we do. Globally, the employees of
assemble and package delicate electronic means more opportunities to work closely ASMPT are guided by our POWER values –
components into a vast range of end-user with India customers, whether they are local passion, ownership, win, excellence, and
devices, which include electronics, mobile companies or global players, and support respect. These guiding principles help us
communications, computing, automotive, them with our cutting-edge solutions. reach our goals and achieve important
industrial and LED (displays). milestones.
Q. Can you share some figures about the
The mission of the SMT Solutions segment number of machines sold in India in the last Q. How do you work with channel partners
within ASMPT is to implement and support few years? to manage expectations and achieve
the intelligent factory at electronics win-win goals?
manufacturers worldwide. ASMPT solutions We are very honoured that we have achieved
support the connectivity, automation, and a very large uptake this year, with several Our channel partners are like an extension
optimisation of central workflows with hundreds machine installations. Favourable of ASMPT in the market. Through regular
hardware, software and services that enable market conditions have contributed to these communications, clear and smart goals
electronics manufacturers to transition to results, and we plan to leverage this defined, we work hand-in-hand to achieve
the intelligent factory in stages and enjoy momentum to further expand our reach in our goals and orders together.
dramatic improvements in productivity, India.
Q. How ready is India’s talent for
quality and flexibility. With its strong Q. What is ASMPT’s roadmap in India, and high-quality electronics manufacturing, and
commitment to Industry 4.0 and the can high machine sales be sustained year what initiatives have you led in this area?
consistent use of industrial standard on year?
Talent pool is abundant, but also
interfaces, ASMPT opens the door for its
With current government’s vision for India in competitive for employers. Many job
customers to economically feasible
the electronics industry, I do foresee an opportunities are available for talents.
automation, entirely in accordance with their
uptake of interest and business Hence, as employers we need to consider
individual requirements – modular, flexible,
opportunities for ASMPT. This is also where talent retention, and to build a team to cope
and vendor-independent.
ASMPT’s intelligent factory concept comes with the current demands for our
The product range includes highly integrated to play, where it supports manufacturers to customers. The government is also taking
hardware and software solutions, such as stay relevant and resilient for the road initiatives to build up a very strong supply of
SIPLACE placement machines, DEK printing ahead. Being an innovative company and a talents by offering relevant courses at
platforms, the Process Lens SPI system and technology leader, we are at the forefront to schools and universities. We are working
automated storage solutions. The provide solutions for our customers to stay closely with these universities to offer
high-quality software portfolio includes the ahead. students internships at ASMPT and to
WORKS Software Suite, which supports all groom the future talents, and in turn
Q. What key factors have driven ASMPT
line-related workflows on the shop floor, contribute to the electronics industry in the
India’s leadership under your guidance?
such as planning, controlling, analysing, and near future.
optimising printing and placement Staying relevant, providing resilient and
Q. Any chance of seeing a ‘Made in India’
processes, as well as Factory Solutions for innovative solutions that are needed by the
ASMPT machine in the near future?
factory-wide processes like holistic material industries have played a part. In addition, the
flow optimisation. Maintaining close extensive service support we have in India, We currently have no plans to manufacture
relationships with customers and to provide our customers after-sales service ASMPT machines in India. However, India is
technology partners is a central component is also very important. I believe that a very important market for us, and we are
of ASMPT’s strategy. excellent after-sales service is key to committed to supporting our customers
retaining existing customer relationships here in India with our latest technologies
and welcoming repeated orders. and services.
PROMO

Depaneling Machine: SAR-Nano

Advantage of German technology at attractive prices

The SAR-Nano depaneling machine from SCHUNK is a compact powerhouse engineered for performance and
precision. Designed with German engineering excellence, it offers an economical, flexible, and high-quality
solution for the electronic industry.
With decades of expertise in depaneling technology, SCHUNK delivers solutions across automotive, aviation,
energy, industrial electronics, medical, communication, and data technology sectors.

Why Choose SAR-Nano?

Ideal for medium to high mix production

Suitable for small to medium volumes
Offers modularity and upgradability for evolving
production needs
Integrates seamlessly with existing workpiece
holders like MAGNOPLATE or custom DIY solutions
Ensures precise milling in X-, Y-, and Z-directions
with state-of-the-art drive and linear motor tech
Speed of axis: 1000mm/s.
Machines are with SCHUNK Own make axis system

Your added value

Highest milling accuracy with high-precision linear motor axes

Panel feeding available with two shuttle axles,

which reduces the down time of loading and unloading.

Shortest cycle times with reduced dead time

Maximized uptime with quality components & simplified design

Ergonomic operation even for tall assemblies

Scalable system – start simple and expand as needed

Fast delivery via modular production system

Quick support: Sales and technical team available in India.

Introductory offer valid until 31st December 2025

Contact us at info@[Link]
for attractive pricing on the German technology SAR-Nano depaneling machine.
 NEW PRODUCTS
runtimes, cooler operation, and more long life and safety compliance, they to achieve cleaner signals, smoother
demanding workloads. help engineers shrink designs without power rails, and energy-efficient
MediaTek compromising efficiency or reliability. designs, all in a space-saving package
[Link] TDK Corporation tailored for modern innovation.
[Link] Diodes Incorporated
Integrated magnetic concentrator [Link]
Automakers are pushing for slim- In-plane Hall-effect switch
mer, lighter motor modules that don’t Engineers can now tap into the ESD protection diodes
compromise safety, comfort, or reli- industry’s most sensitive in-plane Vishay has launched two new auto-
ability. Melexis’ MLX92211 integrated TMAG5134 Hall-effect switch, unlock- motive grade ESD protection diode
magnetic concentra- ing compact, cost-effective designs for series, VGSOTxx and
tor addresses this consumer devices, VGSOTxxC, in com-
need with a compact smart appliances, pact SOT-23 packages.
surface-mount design and access control. Built for high-current,
that reduces motor With ultra-low harsh-environment
height, supports automated assem- power consumption and the ability applications, they offer enhanced heat
bly, and enhances flexibility. Built for to detect even the weakest magnetic dissipation, robust surge handling, and
demanding automotive environments, fields, it enables smaller magnets and ±30kV ESD immunity. Ideal for auto-
it ensures precise and stable sensing, longer battery life. By simplifying motive electronics, industrial systems,
as well as robust protection, enabling production and boosting flexibility, smart energy, and more, these diodes
next-generation actuators to fit tighter this breakthrough reshapes modern are drop-in upgrades, RoHS-compliant,
spaces without trade-offs. position-sensing applications. and designed for reliable long-term
Melexis Texas Instruments (TI) performance.
[Link] [Link] Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
[Link]
Secure microcontroller Photorelay
Nuvoton Technology unveils the Toshiba has introduced the TLX9165T, EMBEDDED
NuMicro M2354, a secure, low-power a compact high-voltage photorelay
microcontroller designed for IoT, built for modern EVs and energy stor- Power supplies
smart cities, and smart meter appli- age systems. With superior insula- Traco Power’s TXN 1000 series deliv-
cations. Designed for tion, fast switching, ers up to 1000W in a compact, low-
long-term data protec- and automotive-grade profile package with
tion, it offers secure reliability, it ensures universal AC input.
boot, cryptographic safe, contactless opera- Built for reliability, it
acceleration, and tion under demanding offers high efficiency,
firmware update support. Certified to conditions. Designed for easy integra- full-load operation, and robust protec-
high-security standards, the M2354 tion with existing layouts, it helps tions, while supporting remote control,
ensures reliable operation, energy engineers meet the rising voltage load sharing, and power-good signal-
efficiency, and robust connectivity, needs while maintaining dependable ling. Ideal for industrial, robotic, and
making it ideal for system designers and responsive performance in next- modular systems, it simplifies design,
and developers working on trusted, generation battery platforms. reduces BOM complexity, and ensures
connected devices. Toshiba safe, standards-compliant deployment
Nuvoton Technology [Link] in tight spaces.
[Link] Traco Power
Regulator [Link]
Film capacitors Diodes Incorporated has unveiled the
TDK’s B3270xP film capacitors pack AP7372 regulator, a compact solution AI GPU
high reliability into a compact form, crafted for precision- Nvidia unveils the Rubin CPX, a GPU
meeting the space and driven applications. built for massive-context AI in coding
durability demands of With ultra-low noise, and video. Designed to
today’s sleek electronics. stable performance, handle million-token work-
Ideal for power supplies in and efficient power delivery, it ensures loads, it accelerates long-
laptops, gaming consoles, reliability in test, medical, and indus- format reasoning, genera-
and chargers, they deliver stable perfor- trial systems. Designed to meet strin- tive video, and code generation. With
mance under heat and stress. With gent demands, it empowers engineers integrated memory, fast compute, and

26 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 NEW PRODUCTS
AI-focused architecture, Rubin CPX future-proofing smart hardware
enhances performance and efficiency, effortlessly. Wafer level and back end
enabling enterprises to unlock new SECO ([Link]) inspection solutions
revenue streams while powering next- [Link] TRI expands its inspection and metrol-
generation AI tools across creative, ogy solutions to meet the fast-changing
developer, and autonomous software MANUFACTURING needs of advanced semiconductor
applications. EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS manufacturing. From
Nvidia wafer bumping and
[Link] Touchless fibre optic cleaner chip-on-wafer to mini-
MicroCare unveils the Sticklers LED and ultra-fine
GNSS disciplined oscillator Pro360° touchless cleaner, redefin- paste inspection, TRI’s
modules ing fibre optic maintenance. Its 360° TR7950Q SII, TR7007Q SII-S, and
Microchip Technology launches a touchless cleaning TR7900Q SII-R provide precise 3D and
new line of GNSS disciplined oscilla- removes dust, oil, micro-scale inspection. By combining
tor modules, and residues without optical, X-ray, and AI-driven metrology,
designed to scratches, ensur- TRI enables manufacturers to enhance
deliver precise, ing first-time-right yield, quality, and process control.
reliable timing performance. Compact and versatile, Test Research, Inc. (TRI)
for aerospace it handles multiple connector types [Link]
and defence applications. Compact with ease, offers over 2100 cleans
and highly reliable, they combine per fluid canister, and meets global Multichannel GHz digitisers
atomic clocks and advanced oscil- safety standards, making high-speed Spectrum Instrumentation unveils the
lators, supporting radar, SATCOM, networks cleaner, faster, and more DN6.33x series, its most advanced
radios, and vehicle platforms, even reliable than ever before. multichannel GHz digitisers. Offering
in GNSS-denied environments. The MicroCare up to 12 channels and high-speed sam-
portfolio enables seamless integra- [Link] pling, the lineup
tion, trusted performance, and rapid delivers precise,
deployment, acting as stand-alone TEST & MEASUREMENT time-aligned
subsystems or part of larger PNT measurements
systems. Wideband amplifiers for complex signals. Compact, flexible,
Microchip Technology Rohde & Schwarz has expanded its and easy to integrate, these digitisers
[Link] broadband amplifier family with cater to aerospace, research, and semi-
new dual-band models reaching up conductor testing, enabling accurate,
Embedded OS to 18GHz. The high-resolution data capture with intui-
SECO launches Clea OS 2.0, a hard- BBA300 series tive software and seamless developer
ware-agnostic embedded OS designed delivers compact, support.
to power next-gen smart devices with wideband power Spectrum Instrumentation GmbH
ease and security. in desktop form, built for flexibility, [Link]
It simplifies devel- reliability, and high availability. Sup-
opment, boosts AI porting diverse test needs from EMC HDMI test solution
performance, enables compliance to wireless applications, Keysight Technologies has unveiled its
remote updates, and these amplifiers combine strong lin- new HDMI test solution, designed to
ensures compliance with emerging earity with adaptable performance for simplify validation
regulations. OEMs can innovate faster, modern engineering and production and compliance
cut costs, and protect devices with environments. for next-gen video
built-in cybersecurity, LTS support, Rohde & Schwarz and audio devices.
and flexible lifecycle management, [Link] The system automates the testing of

28 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 NEW PRODUCTS
transmitters and cables, traces signal vendor-independent, event-driven
issues, and supports UHD, HDR, and control across distributed edge nodes, Palladium-copper membrane
immersive audio formats. By unifying bridging machines, Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies
electrical performance and compliance protocols, and sys- has developed a palladium-copper
under HDMI 2.2, engineers can ensure tems. With built-in membrane that purifies hydrogen at
reliable performance and achieve a telemetry, robotics 300°C, matching
faster time-to-market. support, and com- production tempera-
Keysight Technologies patibility with emerging standards, tures. Unlike conven-
[Link] AiUAC enables real-time insights, tional membranes
predictive maintenance, and scalable that require extra
Unified operating system deployment, helping industries move heating, this innova-
Liquid Instruments has launched from rigid, centralised setups to open, tion reduces energy use, lowers CO2
MokuOS 4.0, a unified operating adaptable, and resilient automation emissions, minimises equipment oxida-
system for its Moku hardware lineup. platforms. tion, and enables compact hydrogen
Featuring a redesigned ASRock Industrial purification systems.
interface, expanded [Link] Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies
instrument support, [Link]
and full compatibility Memory kit
with the new Moku: Biwin unveils its Black Opel OC Lab SoC generator platform
Delta, it lets engineers run multiple Gold Edition DW100 DDR5 192GB InCore Semiconductors is reimagin-
instruments simultaneously from a kit, built for AI, LLMs, and heavy ing chip design with its SoC generator
single system. Enhanced clocking, computing. Combin- platform. Instead of months of costly
cloud integration, and improved wave- ing massive capacity effort, engineers can
form control make complex measure- with low-latency per- now create complete,
ments and high-performance testing formance, it enables application-ready
simpler and more flexible than ever. stable overclocking SoCs in minutes. By
Liquid Instruments and memory scaling for data-intensive automating inte-
[Link] workloads. Compatible with AMD gration of cores,
platforms and top motherboards, the interconnects, and software, it slashes
MOVES kit ensures fast, reliable access to risks and accelerates innovation,
large datasets, high-performance simu- empowering IoT, edge AI, and embed-
All-terrain NEV circuit lations, and seamless multi-threaded ded developers to focus on products,
BYD has opened its first all-terrain computing. not chip design.
circuit in Zhengzhou, blending racing, Biwin InCore Semiconductors
training, and adventure for new energy [Link] [Link]
vehicles. Visi-
tors can tackle Signage player Remote camera controller
sand dunes, IBASE Technology unveils the SW- Panasonic unveils the AW-RP200GJ, a
water cross- 602-N, a rugged, waterproof, and next-gen remote camera controller set
ings, off-road tracks, and precision fanless digital signage player designed to redefine live production. Its dual
driving zones, all in one location. Fea- for continuous outdoor use. Its joysticks, first-ever
turing extreme driving challenges and durable IP65 design macro system,
experiential fun, the venue promotes and silent operation and 20 assign-
NEV culture while showcasing BYD’s handle dust, rain, and able switches let
technology. Future circuits in Hefei and extreme temperatures, operators control
Shaoxing are planned. while dual HDMI multiple cameras seamlessly. With IP-
BYD outputs and versatile ready connectivity, a 17.78cm (7-inch)
[Link] connectivity let businesses power touchscreen, and workflow automa-
dynamic displays anywhere—from tion, it streamlines complex shoots,
MISCELLANEOUS transit hubs to retail spaces, deliver- providing crews with increased speed,
ing reliable, high-quality content with precision, and flexibility for high-
AiUAC minimal maintenance and maximum value broadcasts and multi-camera
Industrial automation is evolving to flexibility. events.
be open, flexible, and future-ready. IBASE Technology Inc. Panasonic
ASRock Industrial’s AiUAC offers [Link] [Link]

30 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 TECH: CAREERS

“THE AI REVOLUTION IS HERE–

And You Are Not Too Late To Join”
From robot-run hospitals to AI-written code, the future is here, and it is learning faster than most
of us can imagine. How can a beginner in this field catch up with this? Abhijeet Desai from
HCLTech America drew a roadmap in his engaging session at the EFY Expo in Pune.

A
rtificial intelligence (AI) has computing, and software did in previous
evolved significantly from early decades. The medium term will focus on
concepts to today’s generative complete automation and sharper effi-
tools. By 2035, over 75 billion devices ciency. In the long term, AI will introduce
are projected to be connected globally, greater complexity and fuel demand for
underscoring the explosive growth of the increasingly intelligent systems. Tools like
Internet of Things (IoT). In parallel, the ChatGPT may seem complex today, but
AI market is expected to reach $2 trillion they will likely continue to grow more
ABHIJEET DESAI,
by 2030. advanced.
Group Project These estimates are based on But, despite concerns, AI is not here
Manager, HCLTech insights from respected firms like to replace all jobs. Instead, it is prompt-
America
McKinsey, which derive their findings ing companies like Microsoft, IBM, and
from extensive interviews with global Google to restructure and invest in AI
business leaders—CTOs, CIOs, CFOs, infrastructure and talent. This is part of
and CEOs—across various industries. the natural business cycle.
To grasp AI’s trajectory, it helps Smart devices are becoming ubiq-
to consider its impact across three uitous, ranging from intelligent shoes
timeframes: short, medium, and long to showers. Hardware intelligence
term. In the short term, AI will drive and embedded systems are evolving
productivity—much like automation, rapidly, supported by technologies such

32 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 Tech: careerS
as augmented reality (AR), chip Three key concepts must be points but fine-tuned variables that
design, and advanced manufactur- remembered as the field progresses: shape their output. Hence, the name:
ing. In China, there is a hospital that generative adversarial networks, large Generative Pre-trained Transformers.
operates entirely with robots, elimi- language models, and transform- These models are already trained
nating the need for human interven- ers. A well-known research paper and ready to use. OpenAI launched
tion. In the US, banks like Bank of by Google, titled Attention is All You its first product in January 2023, and
America are reducing the number of Need, laid the foundation for trans- version 4.0 is now available as a
physical branches due to AI-driven former models—technologies that commercial solution widely con-
innovations. continue to shape the future of AI. sidered for adoption across various
Real-time systems and edge com- industries.
puting are also transforming devel- What is generative AI
opment. Instead of sending all data This is where the development of Roadmap for beginners
to the cloud, processing at the edge transformers began, pioneered by Many fresh engineers are eager to
saves time and resources. Business engineers at Google. Consider this: enter the AI field, and even expe-
logic and data remain local, with Netflix took 3.5 years to reach one rienced professionals are consider-
only critical, aggregated insights million users. ChatGPT achieved the ing the transition. Not long ago, a
transmitted to the cloud. same in just five days. Several other programme manager with 25 years
The demand for quick, cost- companies also contributed to this of experience expressed interest
effective innovation has made edge in switching to AI. While this is a
computing and smart IoT essential Real-time wise career move, it requires careful
in Industry 4.0. As roles evolve, planning, especially at a stage of
continuous learning remains key. It
systems and edge life when responsibilities tend to
is essential to remain curious and computing are be greater. One cannot simply quit
adapt to the evolving technological also transforming everything overnight; it is impor-
landscape. development. Instead tant to balance the current role with
steady progress. Start small and be
The journey of 75 years... of sending all consistent.
The timeline of AI begins in 1950. data to the cloud, Ask three key questions:
Although the pioneers of that processing at the What, How, and Why? The ‘Why’
era could not have imagined the edge saves time and is crucial—why invest time in
advances seen today, their work laid learning, or attend a conference on
the foundation for what exists in
resources. a weekend? Because it adds value to
2025—including tools like ChatGPT. one’s career. That self-reflection is
Where it goes in the next 75 years user milestone over the years. We the first step, and each step builds
remains to be seen. But one thing is must understand why ChatGPT was upon the previous one.
certain: evolution is constant, and able to scale so quickly—this lies in
change is inevitable. the power of generative AI. Based on a session titled, ‘How to Build Your Global
Career in IoT, Embedded Systems & AI’ delivered by
Many of us may have seen the There are two major types of AI: Abhijeet Desai, Group Project Manager, HCLTech
familiar AI timeline diagram across discriminative and generative. Dis- America, at the EFY Expo held at the Auto Cluster
platforms. At its core, AI is software criminative AI is used for classifica- Exhibition Center, Pune, on May 17, 2025. It has
designed to mimic the human brain. tion tasks, such as identifying spam been transcribed and curated by Shubha Mitra,
Machine learning is a subset of emails, through supervised learning. Assistant Editor at EFY.
AI, with deep learning as a further It enables accurate decision-making
subset. Within deep learning lies via structured learning paths.
generative AI, where large language Generative AI, however, goes
THIS WAS
JUST AN
models (LLMs) represent the most further. It not only classifies but
significant current development. also creates text, images, and
Over the last decade, the evo-
lution of generative adversarial
videos based on vast amounts of
data. These models are trained EXTRACT.
networks (GANs) has been remarka- on massive datasets sourced from For full content read ezine
edition of Electronics For You.
ble. GANs have played a crucial role public domains, including Facebook,
in enabling the creation of LLMs. LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
CLICK HERE TO BUY
The technology has progressed Generative models like GPT
rapidly since 2013, driven by break- are trained using approximately 75 OR SCAN QR CODE
throughs in deep learning. billion parameters, not just data

34 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

 Tech: Update

Think That USB Port’s

Just for Charging? Think Again.
Low battery. No outlet. That public USB port looks like a lifeline—but it could be a hacker’s
keyboard in disguise. Enter choicejacking—a next-generation cyberattack that hijacks our
phone without permission. No taps. No clues. Just stolen access. If we care about our data,
we must not plug in until we know what that charger is really doing.

E
Akanksha Sondhi ver used a public charging station at Choicejacking is the latest evolution in
Gaur an airport, coffee shop, or hotel? We USB-based cyberattacks, discovered by a
have all been there—low battery, no team of researchers from Graz University of
outlet in sight, and that USB port seems like Technology in Austria. Unlike earlier attacks
a lifeline. But what if that innocent-looking that required malware or questionable apps,
charger could hijack our phone—in less this one spoofs our own inputs—sending fake
time than it takes to blink? touch or keyboard commands to trick our
Welcome to the world of choicejack- phone into thinking we gave permission. The
ing—a stealthy, next-generation cyberat- charger pretends to be us. This new kind of
tack that has security researchers sounding cyberattack exploits human interface device
alarms. Unlike old-school juice jacking that (HID) emulation—the same USB protocols we
required us to click something or fall for a use daily to test hardware or connect periph-
fake app, choicejacking needs nothing from erals are being turned against us.
us at all. That is what makes it so danger-
ous. Let us unpack what it is, how it works, Under the hood: How the attack
and why—if we care about our data—we works
should never trust a public USB port again. When we plug into a malicious charger, we
are not just drawing power. That charger can
What exactly is choicejacking double up as:
Let us start with a scenario. We plug our • A USB host
phone into a free USB port to charge. • A spoofed keyboard or touchscreen
Normally, a prompt appears: “Allow this (HID)
device to access your data?” We tap No • A seemingly harmless power source
and remain safe. With choicejacking, that This setup allows attackers to inject
prompt flashes for a microsecond—and touch inputs, launch ADB modes, or even
the charger has already tapped Yes. Silent access files—all without our ever being
access in under 133 milliseconds—faster aware of it. In a proof-of-concept, research-
than our eyes can blink. ers used a Raspberry Pi, a custom PCB, and
basic firmware modifications to build one
such charger.

THIS WAS
JUST AN
EXTRACT.
For full content read
ezine edition of
Electronics For You.
CLICK HERE TO BUY

OR SCAN QR CODE

36 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

 electroons 2.0 Electroons 2.0

Janardhana Swamy and neha j.s.

I bought it online. It reports collection data and The computer told me to upgrade to a new printer.
automatically compares it to the industry average! The new printer says the computer is outdated!

Sorry for the delay in getting your light tea, Sir! Both of you are telling me I should be a down-to-
Wiring the battery and LED itself took an hour. earth person, but I want to be an astronaut!

I know I have to work on my communication Stop taking a bath every day to fix your rusting
with you more. How about TCP/IP or PCI? problem. Next time, please find an engineer!

[Link] Electronics For You express | October 2025 37

 TECH: INNOVATIONS

Reducing AI’s Dependence

ON POWERFUL GPUs
The quest is on, to reduce AI’s over-dependence on power-hungry and expensive
GPUs, to make it more affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

T
o the novice, it might seem as if artifi- model called CUDA (compute unified device
cial intelligence (AI) is a magical genie architecture), have made Nvidia GPUs the
that gives you everything you ask for prime choice for training large-scale AI
with the snap of a finger, but techies know models. The latest from their stables is the
JANANI G. VIKRAM that a lot of muscle power (read graphics GB200 series of superchips, which bring
is a freelance writer processing units, or GPUs) goes into making together Blackwell GPUs and Grace CPUs
based in Chennai,
who loves to it all work. The tech infrastructure required into a core, enabling massive generative AI
write on emerging for training and deploying AI systems is so (GenAI) workloads like training and real-
technologies and
Indian culture. vast that it may not even be sustainable in time inference of trillion-parameter large-
the future. Environmentalists are already language models (LLMs). Market studies
very concerned about the widespread use of estimate that Nvidia holds more than 90% of
GPUs for AI, as it guzzles power, increases the discrete GPU market today.
carbon dioxide emissions, and uses alarming
amounts of water to cool data centres. Also, Over-dependence on Nvidia GPUs
the volatile geo- Despite Nvidia’s GPUs being technically
political land- superior, the industry and academia are
scape of today working hard today to reduce the depend-
is putting GPUs ence of AI models on these powerful GPUs.
out of reach of One obvious reason is the export restric-
many countries, tions imposed by the US government. There
thereby causing is limited or no supply of H100, A100, and
an imbalance GB200 to many countries; and most others
in the concen- must be content with less capable cousins
tration of tech like the H20, or the GTX and RTX series
power. GPUs.
Today, There is also the cost aspect. These are
when we refer expensive GPUs, and not everyone can afford
to GPUs in the them! From OpenAI and Google to xAI and
AI context, Anthropic, all the AI majors are using thou-
it invariably sands of Nvidia GPUs and waiting in line
means Nvidia’s for more, so why would the price ever come
GPUs, such as down? Then, there is the question of supply
the A100, H100, vis-à-vis the burgeoning demand.
and GB200. Finally, there is the huge issue of sustain-
Tensor core ability. Large data centres populated with
accelerators powerful GPUs are a major environmental
that speed up concern—the power consumed, the emis-
matrix opera- sions, the e-waste generated, and of course
tions, and an the resources used in their manufacture.
effective parallel Picture this. According to an X post by
computing Elon Musk in July this year, xAI’s flagship
Tech giants like Google, Intel, Microsoft, and AWS are building
platform and supercomputer Colossus 1 is now live,
their own custom AI chips, to reduce dependency on Nvidia programming training their Grok AI model. It runs on

40 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 TECH: INNOVATIONS
230,000 GPUs, which include
30,000 GB200s. Coming very soon
is Colossus 2, with 550,000 GPUs,
mainly comprising GB200s and
GB300s. And the roadmap goes up
to 1 million GPUs, which means an
investment of a few trillion dollars!
According to a report by Epoch AI,
Colossus consumes around 280
megawatts of power; which some
sustainability reports claim can
power more than a quarter million
households! Epoch AI’s chart also
shows that the power requirements
of leading AI supercomputers are
doubling every 13 months. Power consumption by leading AI supercomputers (Courtesy: Epoch AI)
Let us take a quick look at
OpenAI’s ChatGPT lest they feel DeepSeek. This will have a positive specialised networks, to make TPU
offended. According to reports on economic and environmental impact. pods. TPUs power Google’s AI-based
the internet, it took approximately Now, let us take a top-level look applications, including Gemini,
1287 megawatt-hours of electricity at a few ongoing efforts from around Search, Photos, Maps, and more
to train GPT-3. The daily operation the world that attempt to address significantly AlphaFold, an AI tool
of ChatGPT is estimated to consume one or both of the above challenges. that predicts protein structures, for
around 39.98 million kilowatt-hours. which the team won the Nobel Prize
Research indicates that an average Tech majors developing in Chemistry in 2024! Ironwood,
interaction with GPT-3, such as a in-house AI chips the latest TPU that Google unveiled
short conversation with the user or One of the root causes of the existing in April this year, makes it possible
drafting a 100-word email, may use conundrum is the dependence of to combine 9216 chips into a single
around 500ml water to cool the data almost every major AI company on pod enabling 42.5 Exaflops of
centre. one company’s chips. To get out of compute, while doubling the PPW
We are, arguably, heading this trap, they are investing heavily of its previous version Trillium.
towards an apocalypse, thanks to AI on developing their own custom AI Amazon’s Trainium and Infer-
technology! chips, which, apart from reducing entia chips. As the names suggest,
their reliance on Nvidia, will also Trainium is designed for training
Taking the bull by its two horns give greater control, efficiency, and AI models, while Inferentia is for
Now, there is a two-pronged cost-effectiveness for their specific AI deep learning and GenAI inference
problem that the AI industry world- workloads. There is a shift towards applications. First- and second-
wide is trying to solve. The first vertical integration and application- generation Inferentia chips are used
challenge is to reduce the depend- specific acceleration, tailored for on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
ency on Nvidia. Let us face the hyperscale environments and propri- (Amazon EC2), and Amazon Web
reality—many do not have access etary AI stacks. Services (AWS) claims that they
to it, some cannot afford it, and Google’s tensor processing units deliver 2x and 4x the throughput
others do not want to wait in line! (TPUs). Google Cloud TPUs are AI of comparable EC2 instances, with
In response, some companies are accelerators optimised for training lower latency and costs.
working on developing customised and inference of AI models. They
GPUs for their specific needs. And feature special components, such
THIS WAS
JUST AN
some countries, including India, as matrix multiply units (MXU) and
are encouraging the development of proprietary interconnect topologies,
indigenous GPUs.
The second challenge is to
which enable them to handle large
machine learning (ML) workloads
EXTRACT.
For full content read
find means to reduce the amount with significant cost and perfor- ezine edition of
of computing power required by mance-per-watt (PPW) advantages. Electronics For You.
AI models—either work without Hundreds or even thousands of CLICK HERE TO BUY
GPUs, like Kompact AI, or reduce TPUs (depending on the version)
the number of GPUs used, like can be connected using ultra-fast, OR SCAN QR CODE

42 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 BUSINESS

India’s Smartphone Exports Jump 30% In 1H25, India’s Clean Energy Gains 8.46GW Solar In 2Q25
Driven By US Demand India’s clean energy push gained pace in 2Q25, with 8.46GW utility-
India’s smartphone exports jumped 30% YoY to 40 million units in H1 scale solar, a 42.7% QoQ jump and 1.86GW rooftop solar, a surge
2025, led by Apple’s 53% surge to over 20 million units, with iPhone 16 of 39% YoY. The H1 2025 additions hit 14.3GW solar (+49% YoY),
accounting for 18% of total shipments. The US remained the top market 3.2GW rooftop (+76%), and 816MW off-grid, totalling approximately
(54%), while Motorola’s exports rose sevenfold to 1 million units. 18.4GW. Investments, however, slipped 21% to US$4.87 billion, even
Samsung grew 1% YoY, with US shipments up 268%. as module prices rose 15% QoQ. Equipment momentum stayed firm
Nearly 99% of phones are now locally made. with 14.2GW inverters and 8.6GW modules.

India Smartphone Exports (Million Units) Annual Solar Capacity Addition Trends in India
40 20 18.4

16

12.1
12
Capacity (GW)

8.3
8 6.8

11
4

0
H1 2022 H1 2023 H1 2024 H1 2025
H1 2020 H1 2021 H1 2022 H1 2023 H1 2024 H1 2025 Utility Scale Solar Rooftop Off Grid

(Source: Counterpoint Research) (Source: JMK Research)

India’s Wearables Market Shrinks 6.3% In H1 2025

India’s wearable shipments fell 6.3% YoY to 51.6 million units in 1H25, with Q2 down 9.4% to 26.7 million. Smartwatch shipments plunged 28.4% YoY,
shrinking to 24.9% share, while earwear slipped 1.2%. Among the vendors, boAt led overall with a 28% market share, although this fell 4.8% YoY.
Emerging devices, however, saw a boom: wristband shipments growing 118.5% YoY, and smart glasses, a whopping 1145.6% YoY.

India Smart Wearable Device Shipments By Product Top Five Wearable Companies, Market Share,
And YoY Growth 2Q25 And YoY Growth 2Q25
Product 2Q 2024 2Q 2025 2Q 2025 vs Company 2Q 2024 2Q 2025 2Q 2025 vs
Shipments Shipments 2Q 2024 Market Share Market Share 2Q 2024
(Thousands) (Thousands) Growth Growth

Wrist Bands 37.8 82.6 118.5% boAt (Imagine Marketing) 26.7% 28.0% -4.8%

Noise (Nexxbase) 13.0% 13.1% -8.6%

Smartwatches 9271.9 6638.0 -28.4%
Boult 8.1% 10.9% 21.8%
Earwear 20,091.8 19,857.3 -1.2%
oppo (oppo+OnePlus) 7.6% 8.0% -4.9%
Smart Rings 72.7 74.7 2.8%
realme 5.3% 6.5% 12.3%

Smart Glasses 4.0 50.2 1145.6%

Others 39.3% 33.5% -23.0%

Total 29,478.1 26,702.8 -9.4% Total 100.0% 100.0% -9.4%

(Source: IDC)

44 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 BUSINESS

At-a-glance view of key industry trends that

can shape the future of your business…

India’s Tablet Market Contracts Sharply, Global Semiconductor Sales Surge 20.6% YoY
32% YoY Decline In 1H25 In July 2025
India’s tablet shipments fell 32.2% YoY to 2.15 million units in 1H25, Global semiconductor sales reached $62.1 billion in July 2025, rising 20.6%
with slate tablets plunging 44.4% and detachables up 18.9%. YoY and 3.6% MoM. Region-wise, the Americas led with $19.91 billion (+8.6%
Consumer sales rose 20.5% YoY, but commercial shipments crashed MoM, +29.3% YoY), while Asia Pacific/All Other posted $17.08 billion (+4.9%
61.7%, led by a 66.7% drop in education demand. Among the vendors, MoM, +35.6% YoY). Annually, China’s sales grew 10.4%, Europe’s 5.7%, but
Samsung led with 41.3% share, followed by Lenovo (12.3%), Japan’s declined 6.3%. Strong demand in artificial intelligence, automotive,
Apple (11.8%), Xiaomi (11.4%), and Acer (9.1%). and consumer electronics continues to drive momentum.
Worldwide Semiconductor Revenues (YoY % Change)
India Top Five Tablet Companies (Market Share, YoY Growth)
Billions/$
70 70
Rank Company YoY 60
Growth 60
50
14.1%
50 40
30
9.1% 9.1% 40 20
41.3% 10
23.0% 30
45.2%
0
20 -10
11.4% 6.0%
9.3% -20
7.4% 10
-30
July 2025 = 20.6% YoY
11.8% 0 -40
Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul
12.3%
’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25
Revenue YoY % Change

(Source: [Link]) (Source: WSTS)

Electronics Supply Chain Feels Pressure Amid Cost Surge

Globally, 61% of electronics manufacturers report rising material costs (index 129) and 54% face higher labour costs (index 127), while demand stays
steady. Profit margins remain weak (index 96), though orders, shipments, and capacity show resilience (index 106). Labour shortages affect 63% of firms,
with hiring ease down to 89. Regionally, Asia-Pacific posts marginal gains, whereas North America contends with inflationary pressures.

Current Conditions for the Electronics Supply Chain

Rising Remaining Flat/No Change Declining

Diffusion Index^
Material Costs

Labour Costs

Inventory Available to Customers

Shipments

Orders

Capacity Utilisation

Inventory Available from Suppliers

Backlogs

Profit Margins

Ease of Recruiting/Finding Skilled Talent

^A diffusion index is a statistical measure used to detect economic turning points

(Source: [Link]

[Link] ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS | OCTOBER 2025 45

 Innovators & startups

1 AI-Powered Drone Capable Of

GPS-Free Navigation 2 “Why Buy A New Kit Every Time
When One Can Do It All?” 3 “Why Leave Your Parking Space Idle
When It Could Be Earning For You?”

1 AI-Powered Drone Capable Of

GPS-Free Navigation
VECROS, a Bengaluru-based startup, builds AI-powered, GPS-free autonomous drones for defence,
construction, and warehouse applications with advanced vision systems.

first AI-powered drone capable

of operating without GPS. It has
approximately 10 onboard cameras
and performs real-time AI process-
ing, enabling autonomous opera-
tion while ensuring data privacy. It
has a 30-minute flight time and a
dual-swappable battery system that
allows rapid redeployment within
five minutes.
Jasper, a smaller variant built
Athera drone with similar AI capabilities, is
designed for confined spaces and is
used in situations where compact

D
rones that see, think, and advanced vision systems and AI and agile drones are required. While
react like fighter pilots, models that allow drones to inter- both products are operational, they
making split-second deci- pret their surroundings and deter- are currently available for enterprise
sions on their own, are no longer mine their location through visual use rather than consumer markets.
futuristic. Bengaluru-based VECROS landmarks. By ‘seeing’ and under- The core value of VECROS lies
Technologies Pvt Ltd, founded in standing the terrain, the drones can in its proprietary software and
2021 by Besta Prem Sai and Raje- navigate independently of GPS. This custom electronics, particularly
shree Deotalu, has made them real. capability for GPS-denied navigation the onboard GPU-based processing
Besta Prem Sai outlines the is a key differentiator, especially in system that allows drones to process
company vision, highlighting military environments where GPS AI tasks locally. The technol-
two core challenges in the drone interference is an escalating threat. ogy stack includes a custom-built
industry: dependence on GPS and “The second major challenge motherboard (JetCore) designed to
the requirement for skilled pilots lies in the current operational handle power and communications
to manually operate each drone. model, which demands one pilot efficiently.
Traditional drones rely heavily on per drone,” Besta explains. “Our VECROS targets three primary
GPS for navigation, making them goal is to transform this approach industries: warehouse manage-
highly susceptible to GPS jamming, by creating a system that enables ment, construction, and defence.
an issue that can instantly disable a single pilot to manage multiple It currently works closely with
a drone and poses a serious risk drones, or even allows the drones to these sectors to deploy autonomous
in electronic warfare, particularly operate autonomously using intel- drones for applications such as
within defence operations. ligent software.” 3D scanning, elevation mapping,
The company addresses this VECROS has introduced two and ISR (intelligence, surveillance,
vulnerability by removing the need flagship products, Athera and and reconnaissance) missions in
for GPS entirely. Instead, it uses Jasper. Athera is described as India’s defence. These use cases benefit

46 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

 BUSINESS: INNOVATORS
significantly from the autonomous faced significant challenges, par-
and GPS-independent nature of ticularly in securing funding. Indian
VECROS drones. VCs often evaluate startups based
The startup designs and manu- on revenue, making it difficult for
factures its own drones, including deep-tech ventures with long-term
software and electronics develop- R&D goals to attract capital.
ment. Most component sourcing is For the future, VECROS plans to
localised within India, especially focus on developing drones for GPS-
PCB boards and assembly processes. and radio-denied environments,
However, some raw materials and which are becoming increasingly
electronic components, such as important in modern warfare. It
ICs and resistors, are imported aims to expand its team, raise more
from countries like the US, Japan, Besta Prem Sai, Founder, VECROS Technologies funding, and establish dedicated test
Taiwan, and Australia. Its manu- facilities to refine and validate its
facturing and R&D facilities in innovation ecosystem. The drones systems.
Bengaluru are equipped with tools are intuitive to use and require The name ‘VECROS’ stands for
such as EMI/EMC testing systems, minimal training, with user inter- ‘Vector Robotic Operating System,’
thrust stands, PCB soldering units, faces resembling gaming consoles. inspired by the physics concept of
and oscilloscopes. VECROS currently Simulators are provided to help vectors—quantities that have both
produces approximately ten drones users train before operating the magnitude and direction. It reflects
per month and maintains a lean actual systems. the ambition to build intelligent,
team of 20 employees. The AI and GPU-based process- directional, and purpose-driven
Athera is priced at approximately ing onboard reduces flight time robotic systems.
`2 million. Unlike conventional from 40 to 30 minutes, but the In terms of monetisation, the
drones that require numerous skilled added capabilities far outweigh this startup operates mostly in a service-
pilots, VECROS’ AI-driven system trade-off. The drones are resilient based model for now, offering
reduces manpower needs, cutting in extreme conditions, such as low drone-based solutions such as 3D
both time and operational costs. light and fog, through the use of scanning and terrain modelling.
The startup claims to be strongly IR cameras and inertial measure- Though it is currently pre-revenue
IP-driven, with approximately ment units (IMUs). Maintenance in product sales, it generates
15-20 patents filed and 10 granted, and calibration are rarely required, about `400,000-500,000 per month
covering both design and method about once every 1000 flights, and through services. The startup is
patents, as well as trademarks. the system automatically flags when funded with `40 million in capital,
Employees are encouraged to file recalibration is necessary. which sustains its operations and
patents, contributing to India’s Like most startups, VECROS has R&D efforts.
—Nitisha Dubey

2 “WHY BUY A NEW KIT EVERY TIME

WHEN ONE CAN DO IT ALL?”
From failed attempts to smart solutions, three friends turn hardware problems into a robotics kit.
This could be the future path to learn AI and ML for school students as well as professionals.

I
n 2022, three college friends— applications. Arduino Nano, Raspberry Pi Pico,
Hitendra, Bhagyesh, and Guru— This year, in 2025, they regis- STM32, and ESP32 on the same
decided to start something new. tered their company as Ecruxbot custom motherboard. Adhyay allows
Fascinated by robotics, especially Private Limited and shifted focus students to begin with basic LED
autonomous robot navigation, they towards helping students learn control and scale up to TinyML,
initially aimed to build indigenous robotics and advanced technolo- IoT, and AI, running models directly
industrial and customer-oriented gies. Their first product, Adhyay, on hardware with built-in sensors,
robots to support industries in India. is an educational kit designed for Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
As they worked on their projects, flexibility. Instead of buying a new What makes it unique and how
they realised the real opportunity kit for every project, students can it helps its target users? Hitendra
was in education, not just industrial swap development boards like explains, “ESP32 supports both

48 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 BUSINESS: INNOVATORS
of AI and ML, Bhagyesh adds, “We
had to create our own mathemati-
cal library, building functions that
run directly on the microcontroller.
The first challenge was essen-
tially recreating NumPy in a much
simpler form, and it is still being
improved for wider TinyML use.
Apart from library issues, hardware
limitations were a major problem.
Unlike laptops or computers,
microcontrollers have very limited
RAM, and sensor data often comes
in inconsistent formats, making it
difficult to use for model training.”
While discussing revenue,
Hitendra says, “The company was
registered as a Private Limited
in March 2025 and has provided
Robotics and AI labs to about 50
schools and colleges since then.”
Though Adhyay emerged as a
by-product of their bootstrapped
startup, their long-term aim remains
building robots for industry, similar
to Tesla’s autonomous navigation
(Left to right) Bhagyesh Tajne, CTO; Rajesh Thakre, MD; Hitendra Valhe, CEO; and
Nilesh Wagh, CMO with products
cars. Currently, they are developing
Arya, a receptionist robot with AI.
Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF coding. while advanced AI-focused videos Arya will include machine learning,
We included STM32 as an entry- are paid and created in-house.” image and voice recognition, and
level industrial controller, so when Designing the kit involved many interactive conversation capabil-
students list experience with technical hurdles. After five itera- ity. Orders are already in place, but
Arduino, ESP, STM, and Raspberry tions, solving impedance, memory, delivery will follow once develop-
Pi on their résumé, it stands out. and buffer issues through forums, ment is complete. This reflects
Plus, we offer a full open source mentors, and trial and error, the their vision of advancing indus-
learning management system with final kit was stabilised and refined trial robotics alongside education
videos, lectures, and courses. Basic through student workshops. products.
and intermediate courses are free, While discussing the integration —Nidhi Agarwal

3 “WHY LEAVE YOUR PARKING SPACE IDLE

WHEN IT COULD BE EARNING FOR YOU?”
Amid the city’s layered obstacles, two friends set out to rethink urban mobility and discovered that real
change began when private property owners unlocked the hidden potential of their empty parking spaces.

“W hy leave your parking

space idle when it
could be earning for
circling for parking spots, while
thousands of private spaces sit
unused, the founders saw an oppor-
expertise in RFID, IoT, and fintech
to create the world’s first personal,
IoT-enabled parking barrier system.
you?” This simple question laid the tunity to unlock hidden value. Their vision is to turn every idle
foundation for ParkoBot, a startup Launched in 2023 by Amrit parking slot into a shareable, reve-
addressing one of India’s most per- Choudhury, Raj Kumar Bihani, and nue-generating asset—an ‘Airbnb for
sistent urban challenges: parking. Animesh Mukherjee, the ParkoBot parking.’
In cities where drivers waste fuel founders combine over a decade of At its core, ParkoBot is an

50 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 GROUP OF INDUSTRIES
“Thinking Beyond The Future”

Shaping Metal.
Perfecting precision
Rewale Group is a pioneering enterprise established
by Mr. Vilas Rewale in 1993. The company has built a
reputation for delivering world-class precision sheet
metal products across sectors such as Automotive,
Medical, Electronics and Electrical, Energy, Elevators
and Escalators, and HVAC systems. The groupʼs
vision is to lead in precision sheet metal and industrial
fabrication. This vision is realized through
state-of-the-art machinery and a highly skilled
technical workforce. Mr. Vilas Rewale is known for his
passion for using advanced technology in sheet metal
fabrication. He was among the early entrants in the
1990s and 2000s to adopt high-power Laser machines
and fast turret Punch machines in India. In fact, he was
+91-8660263372 the first buyer of the Salvagnini S4 + P4 line in India.
prateek@[Link]
This machine is often compared to a "Ferrari" in
[Link]
automated sheet metal processing.

AC-DC CONVERTERS (3W-90W)

• Open Frame / Enclosed Module
• Wide Input Voltage Range (85~305Vac)
• Package : SIP / DIP
• Protections : OVP, OLP, SCP
• High Efficiency (≥ 85%)
• CE, REACH, ROHS etc.
• Temperature : -40˚C to +85˚C

DC-DC CONVERTERS (0.25W-350W)

• Fixed Input / Wide Input Voltage / Dr. Rohit Nehe from the Engineering Department of
Switching Regulators Rewale Group highlights their strengths. He says,
• Isolation : 1500Vdc / 3000Vdc / 6000Vdc
"What sets us apart is our commitment to accuracy,
consistency, and innovation for volume manufacturing.
• Package : SIP / DIP / SMD Many shops offer sheet metal process solutions, but
• CE, REACH, ROHS etc. few provide services from initial design to final product
• Temperature : -40˚C to +85˚C with top-quality craftsmanship. Our group has champi-
oned turnkey solution services in B2B contract
manufacturing over the last 30 years. Clients rely on
OTHER PRODUCTS us not just for precision sheet metal products, but also
for innovative problem-solving and long-term collabo-
• IGBT Driver Power Supply (SiC / GaN) ration."
• BUS Transceiver Modules (CAN / RS485 / RS232)
Rewale Group provides end-to-end solutions, offering
businesses a single point of contact. This simplifies
APPLICATIONS operations, reduces complexity, and allows businesses
• EV, IOT, Renewable Energy, Telecom, Medical Etc. to focus on core areas like marketing, sales, and
branding. Meanwhile, Rewale Group manages the full
manufacturing cycle.

Rajshree Electronics & Automation India Private Limited For more details contact us:
No.385/38 1st Floor, 12th main road, Dr. Rajkumar road,
6th block, Bangalore-560010. Rewale Group of Industries
Plot No. 78/3, S Block, M. I. D. C. Bhosari, Pune – 411026
Email: rohit@[Link], [Link]
 BUSINESS: INNOVATORS
Designing a device for Owners purchase the barrier, while
India’s chaotic conditions ParkoBot earns a commission on
was not an easy task. Early each booking. For drivers, flexible
prototypes failed against options include pay-per-use or sub-
dust, waterlogging, and scription packages.
heavy misuse, forcing Today, ParkoBot manages over
multiple redesigns. The 2500 parking spaces and facilitates
final product is an IP65- more than 20,000 bookings every
rated, cold-rolled steel month across India. Its multilingual
barrier built to withstand app, available in multiple global
loads up to five tons. Power languages, supports adoption across
management was another diverse communities. Community-
challenge. Since many specific models include:
sites lacked reliable power, • Residential complexes→guest-
ParkoBot engineered the only sharing
smart barrier to run from • Offices→hourly slot conversion
six months to two years • Malls→premium spots near
on batteries, depending on elevators, often reimbursed by
usage. It currently runs on merchants
Duracell dry cell batter- • Urban hubs→digital allocation
ies, with lithium models in crowded zones
planned for By reducing time spent hunting
Founders, ParkoBot the future. for parking, ParkoBot helps save
On the electron- fuel, cut emissions, and decongest
embedded electronics and IoT-driven ics front, each barrier houses a roads. Integrated EV charging turns
parking management solution. Unlike custom in-house PCB and proxim- idle spaces into green energy assets.
conventional boom barriers placed at ity sensors to ensure reliability. ParkoBot is now expanding into
entry points, ParkoBot operates directly Bluetooth enables local commu- tier-two Indian cities and branch-
at the slot level. Each device is a nication, while cloud connectivity ing into two-wheeler, truck, and
rugged, waterproof barrier that prevents manages booking and analytics. bus parking. International pilots
unauthorised parking, connects For underground basements, where in France, Dubai, and Qatar signal
securely to the cloud, and enables: signals are weakened, ParkoBot has their global ambitions. Backed by
• Time-based booking and secure partnered with telecom providers to fresh seed funding, the company is
payments ensure stable network performance. strengthening infrastructure, forging
• AI-driven dynamic pricing Technology alone was not enough. partnerships with banks, telecoms,
• Real-time visibility of available ParkoBot had to convince property and property associations, and
slots owners, most of whom were unfa- adding new features:
Property owners, whether in miliar with monetising parking. The • Priority parking
offices, malls, residential complexes, company rolled out incentives such • Mall customer reimbursements
or homes, can install the barrier in as pre-booking offers, hardware • Helmet lockers for two-wheelers
their parking slots. Whenever the subsidies, and even perks like free • AI-driven parking management
space is free, it can be listed automati- electric car shades. ParkoBot is more than just
cally on the ParkoBot app or set for Keeping engineering in-house hardware. It is a resilient IoT eco-
manual approval by the owner. Drivers proved critical. From PCB design system designed to withstand dust,
gain stress-free, bookable parking; and sensor calibration to prototyping flooding, misuse, and unreliable
owners earn a share of revenue, with and software, ParkoBot retained full power. Its vision is to transform every
some slots generating up to `300,000 control while outsourcing large- slot into a multi-use urban asset,
annually. The system also integrates scale manufacturing to partners from EV charging hubs to logistics
with EV charging, transforming idle in Kolkata, Chennai, Taiwan, and nodes and micro-retail spaces.
office and mall spaces into overnight China. Devices were rigorously By merging electronics engi-
charging hubs, particularly attrac- tested in flooded basements, dusty neering, IoT, and smart incentives,
tive for fleet operators. In this way, lots, and high-traffic sites to fine- ParkoBot demonstrates how technol-
ParkoBot simultaneously addresses tune durability and reliability. The ogy can reshape urban mobility, one
congestion and accelerates India’s business model is equally innova- slot at a time.
green mobility transition. tive: hardware plus revenue share. —Akanksha Sondhi Gaur

52 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 BUYERS’ GUIDE

Leading Suppliers of
SMT PICK-AND-
PLACE MACHINES
Who are India’s leading
suppliers of Pick-and-
Place Machines? Here is
the list…
A & A GLOBAL RESOURCES PVT LTD
Website: [Link]
Address: 327, Siddharth Tower,
12/3B, Paschimanagri, Kothrud, Pune,
Maharashtra 411038
Email ID: sales@[Link]
Contact: 98231 41496
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Hanwha

ABTEKTRON PVT LTD

Website: [Link] ASMPT Siplace SX
Address: Unit No.102, Globe Business
Square, Plot No.C8/2, MIDC Phase 1,
Industrial Area Dombivli East, Kalyan, Maharashtra, 421203 ACCUREX SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
Email ID: bharat@[Link] Website: [Link]
Contact: 8779398764 Address: #782, 3rd Main, 1 Cross, BEML

10 Leading Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:

HWGC
Standalone Pick & Place Brand(s)
Layout, 5th Stage, Rajarajeswari Nagar,
Bengaluru - 560 098 India
Email ID: info@[Link]
Global OEMs Supplied: HWGC
Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Contact: 080-28611871
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
ASMPT SMT SOLUTIONS HWGC Mycronic
HQ: Singapore
DDM NOVASTAR INC.
HQ: USA
EUROPLACER
Global OEMs In India (Inline)
HQ: UK ORGANISATION WEBSITES BRAND
ASMPT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED [Link] ASMPT
FUJI CORPORATION
HQ: Japan FUJI INDIA CORPORATION PRIVATE LIMITED [Link]/en FUJI
HANWHA SEMITECH CO., LTD [Link] HANWHA
HANWHA SEMITECH CO., LTD
HQ: South Korea JUKI INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED [Link] JUKI
PANASONIC INIDA PVT LTD [Link] PANASONIC
JUKI CORPORATION
HQ: Japan X. J. S. ELECTRONIC PVT LTD [Link] XJS
MYCRONIC AB YAMAHA MOTOR SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT LTD [Link] YAMAHA
HQ: Sweden
NEODEN SMT
HQ: CHINA Indian Brands
PANASONIC CORPORATION ORGANISATION WEBSITES BRAND TYPE
HQ: Japan A & A GLOBAL RESOURCES PVT LTD [Link] Agate Desktop P&P
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD ENTHU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS [Link]/smtmate- SMTMATE Inline P&P
HQ: Japan INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED products
PRAJWAL LALE ROBOTICS PVT LTD [Link] PL Robotics Desktop P&P
Note: This list is alphabetical
XALTEN SYSTEMS [Link] Xalten Desktop P&P
 BUSINESS: PURCHASE

Types Of SMT Pick-And-Place Machines

FEATURE SMT INLINE SMT STANDALONE DESKTOP
Production volume High (50,000+ CPH) Low to medium (1000-20,000 CPH) Very low (500-3000 CPH)
Automation level Fully automated, conveyorised Semi-automated, batch processing Manual or semi-automatic
Flexibility Low (suited for stable, high-volume) High (ideal for high-mix, low-volume) Very high (prototyping, small runs)
Space requirements Large (30-40+ ft) Moderate (compact setups) Small (benchtop)
Cost High ($100,000+) Moderate ($20,000-$100,000) Low ($5000-$30,000)
Feeder capacity High (many tape, reel, tray feeders) Moderate (fewer feeders) Low (limited feeders)
Precision Very high (advanced vision systems) High (vision systems, less advanced) Moderate (basic vision or manual)
Use case Mass production (e.g., smartphones) Small/medium runs, prototyping Prototyping, hobbyist, small batches
Advantages High throughput, minimal operator input Flexible, cost-effective for variety Affordable, compact, easy to use
Disadvantages Expensive, less flexible, large space Slower, some manual intervention Very low throughput, manual errors

ACD RENAISSANCE LLP Address: 857, Anagha Building,

Website: [Link] ACES Layout, 1st Main, B Block,
Address: E-303, Spring Meadows, Singasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Ambegaon Bk, Pune, Maharashtra -411046 -560068
Email ID: contact@[Link] Email ID: sales@[Link]
Contact: 8411935923 Contact: 080 49529793
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Inline Pick & Place Brand(s)
Universal Instruments Supplied: Mycronic
Standalone Pick & Place Brand(s)
ALN TRONICS PVT LTD Supplied: Faroad
Website: [Link]
Address: 11, Sampigehalli Main road, BERGEN ASSOCIATES PVT LTD
Agrahara Village, Kogilu, Yelahanka, Website: [Link]
Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka, India Address: 305-306, Magnum
Email ID: [Link]@[Link] House-1, Commercial Complex,
Contact: 9945274752 Karampura, Delhi -110015
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Email ID: info@bergengroupindia.
ASMPT com
Contact: 011 41425362 Panasonic NPMJW
AMERICAN TEC INDIA PVT LTD Inline Pick & Place Brand(s)
Website: [Link] Supplied: Europlacer Ltd, Universal Near Lakshmi Gold Paradise, Manorayana
Address: FF-41, Omaxe Square, Jasola, Instruments Palya, R.T. NAGAR, Bengaluru, Karnataka
New Delhi, South-East Delhi 110026 Standalone Pick & Place Brand(s) -560032
Email ID: Rakesh@[Link] Supplied: Europlacer Ltd, Universal Email ID: info@[Link]
Contact: 8923459870 Instruments Contact: 9243777818
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Fuji-Global, Essemtec Lpkf Laser, Electronics Ag NeoDen
Standalone Pick & Place Brand(s)
AXIS AUTOMATION BERGEN SYSTEMS PVT LTD Supplied: NeoDen
Website: [Link] Website: [Link] Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Address: 409, Sector - 8 IMT Manesar, NeoDen
Gurugram -122050
Email ID: sales@[Link] DAIICHI JITSUGYO INDIA PVT LTD
Contact: 0124 4599124 Website: [Link]
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Address: Unit 101, First Floor,
Universal Instruments Time Tower, MG Road, Gurugram,
Haryana - 122002
CHIPMAX DESIGNS PRIVATE Email ID: shreyansh@[Link]
LIMITED Contact: 0124 4266080
Website: [Link] Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Address: #45, 1st Floor, 2nd Cross, Panasonic

ADVISORY PANEL
EXPANDS
In addition to Mr B.N. Shukla and Mr Shrikant
Borkar, we have now been blessed with the
NeoDen N4+
addition of a new advisor: Mr Mukesh Vasani,
who is the founder and chairman of a leading
EMS, i.e., Aimtron. We thank our advisors for Mukesh Vasani,
Founder and Chairman,
reviewing and shaping this Buyers’ Guide for you.
[Link] ELECTRONICS FOR YOU Aimtron
EXPRESS Electronics Ltd 57
| OCTOBER 2025
 BUSINESS: PURCHASE
EMST MARKETING Address: 3A/89, Ground Floor,
Website: [Link] NIT-3, Near Arya Samaj Mandir,
Address: Gat No.322, Plot Faridabad - 121001
No.1, At Post- Pirangut, Taluka Email ID: sales@[Link]
Mulshi, Dist. Pune 412115 Contact: 85870 11151
Email ID: contact@emstonline. Inline Pick & Place Brand(s)
com Supplied: Panasonic, Essemtec
Contact: 9595525010
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) INVARIANCE AUTOMATION
Supplied: Autotronik, Hanwha Website: [Link]
Address: TP-102, first floor,
EMT INDIA ASSOCIATES Technopark@IITK, Kanpur,
Website: [Link] Uttar Pradesh-208016
Address: No 1188, 1st Floor,1st Email ID: [Link]@
Cross, Keerthi Layout, [Link]
Kammanahalli, Bengaluru - Contact: 7755839309
560084, Karnataka, India Mycronic Mypro A40 Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s)
Email ID: sales@[Link] Supplied: Charmhigh
Contact: 9513725725 Email ID: sales@[Link]
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Contact: 9971302649 KAMPFER AUTOMATION PRIVATE
Hanwha Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: LIMITED
Zheng Bang Website: [Link]
ENTHU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Address: 119, E-20, BDA, Domlur 2nd
INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Zheng Bang stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560071
Website: [Link] Email ID: sales@[Link]
Address: 32, PMR Layout Goldwins, INDOE ENTERPRISES Contact: 080 25351440
Coimbatore 641014 Website: [Link] Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Email ID: gowrisankar@[Link] Address: G-232, G Block, Sector 63, Noida, Juki, Universal Instruments,
Contact: 9940716782 Chotpur, Uttar Pradesh- 201301 DDM Novastar
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Email ID: sales@[Link] Standalone Pick & Place Brand(s)
SMTMATE Contact: 8299544092 Supplied: DDM Novastar
Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
IMTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Charmhigh DDM Novastar
Website: [Link]
Address: G-312, Ground Floor, Sector-63, INNOTRONICS TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD KYORITSU ELECTRIC INDIA PVT LTD
Noida - 201301 Website: [Link] Website: [Link]
Address: Plot No.10(P), Survey No.234, 235
& 245, India Land Global
Suppliers Of Industrial Park, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech
Park, Phase 1, Hinjewadi, Pune,
Desktop Pick-And-Place Machines Maharashtra -411057
Email ID: sales@[Link]
ORGANISATION WEBSITES BRAND Contact: 9552597468
A & A GLOBAL RESOURCES [Link] Agate Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
PVT LTD Essemtec
ABTEKTRON PVT LTD [Link] HWGC LEAPTECH CORPORATION
BERGEN ASSOCIATES PVT LTD [Link] Lpkf Laser and Website: [Link]
Electronics Ag Address: Unit No. 240, Raheja Tesla
CHIPMAX DESIGNS PRIVATE LIMITED [Link] NeoDen Industrial, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC
Juinagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra -400705
IMTRONICS TECHNOLOGY [Link] Zheng Bang
Email ID: info@[Link]
INDOE ENTERPRISES [Link] Charmhigh Contact: 9321710216
INVARIANCE AUTOMATION [Link] Charmhigh Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Yamaha
KAMPFER AUTOMATION PRIVATE [Link] DDM Novastar
LIMITED
M/S JVA SMT TRADERS
M/S JVA SMT TRADERS [Link] Zheng Bang, HWGC Website: [Link]
MECTRONICS MARKETING SERVICES [Link] Zheng Bang Address: Shop No. F-15, Greater
Faridabad, V.P.O.- Kheri Kalan, Faridabad -
MR TECHNOLOGY [Link] Qihe
121002, Haryana
N.D TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD [Link] Zheng Bang, Email ID: jvasmttraders@[Link]
Charmhigh, Winstar Contact: 7971190246
PRAJWAL LALE ROBOTICS [Link] PL Robotics Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
PVT LTD Zheng Bang, HWGC
SUMILAX SMT TECHNOLOGIES [Link] Charmhigh Standalone Pick & Place Brand(s)
Supplied: Zheng Bang, HWGC
TESSCORN NANOSCIENCE INC. [Link] Charmhigh Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
XALTEN SYSTEMS [Link] Xalten Zheng Bang, HWGC

58 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 BUSINESS: PURCHASE

Key Considerations For Selecting

Pick-And-Place Machines For SMT
Selecting a pick-and-place machine involves aligning its capabilities with the type of job and other criteria like speed, precision,
and flexibility. The critical applications column highlights where each criterion is most vital, aiding targeted decision-making. A
well-chosen machine ensures first-pass yields above 99.2%, minimises defects, and meets reliability needs for applications from
prototyping to high-volume, high-reliability production.
CRITERION DESCRIPTION IMPORTANCE CONSIDERATIONS CRITICAL APPLICATIONS
Type of Job Nature of production, includ- Foundational; defines pro- • High-mix/low-volume: Requires flexibility for frequent IoT devices (high-mix), smart-
ing high-mix/low-volume duction context, impacting changeovers and diverse components (01005 to QFPs). Choose phones (high-volume), aerospace
(e.g., contract manufacturing, speed, precision, and modular feeders, quick setup, and versatile component PCBs (specialised), medical
R&D prototyping), low-mix/ flexibility needs handling prototypes (R&D)
high-volume (e.g., consumer • Low-mix/high-volume: Prioritises speed for repetitive
electronics, automotive), production (e.g., smartphones). Select high-speed machines
or specialised tasks (e.g., (>50,000 CPH) with large feeder capacity
LED boards, high-reliability • Specialised tasks: Demands precision for unique compo-
aerospace/medical) nents (e.g., LEDs, BGAs). Opt for high-accuracy machines
(±0.01mm)
• Prototyping/R&D: Needs versatility and compact size for low-
volume, iterative runs. Choose benchtop or semi-automated
machines
Type of PCB Physical and technical Critical; determines • Small/large PCBs: Ensure worktable size supports PCB Wearables (small, flexible PCBs),
characteristics of the PCB, in- machine compatibility dimensions (e.g., 50x50mm to 510x460mm); large boards servers (large, multi-layer), RF
cluding size (small to large), with board dimensions, need robust handling modules (high-frequency), auto-
complexity (single-sided, density, and material- • Complex PCBs: Multi-layer or high-density boards require motive (complex, multi-layer)
double-sided, multi-layer), specific handling needs high-precision placement for fine-pitch components (0.3mm)
and material (rigid, flexible, • Flexible/high-frequency PCBs: Need specialised handling
high-frequency) (e.g., vacuum support, gentle placement) for delicate or non-
standard materials
• Select machines with adjustable worktables, precision for
dense layouts, and support for special substrates
Precision and Accuracy of component Essential for high-density, Select machines with advanced vision systems (e.g., Vision Aerospace (high-reliability BGAs),
Repeatability placement (±0.01mm) and high-reliability PCBs; On the Fly, laser alignment) for fine-pitch (0.3mm, 01005) medical devices (fine-pitch ICs),
consistency across multiple ensures quality and components; verify repeatability (<0.01mm) for consistent high-density telecom boards
runs, critical for fine-pitch minimises defects performance
components
Speed and Components placed per hour Essential for high-volume Match CPH to job type: low (500-5000CPH) for prototyp- Consumer electronics (e.g.,
Throughput (CPH), critical for meeting jobs; impacts cost per ing, medium (5000-50,000CPH) for mixed volume, high smartphones, TVs), automotive
production targets. unit and delivery (>50,000CPH) for mass production ECUs, LED lighting production
timelines
Component Ability to handle diverse Ensures versatility for var- Support components from 0.4mm x 0.2mm to 150mm² (e.g., Wearable devices (small compo-
Compatibility component sizes (01005 ied PCB designs, reducing BGA, QFN, PoP) with flexible feeder systems nents), automotive modules (large
to 150mm²) and packaging equipment needs connectors), mixed-technology
types (tape, tray, tube) PCBs
Type of Type of components requiring Critical for complex PCBs Select machines with advanced vision systems for fine-pitch Aerospace (BGAs), medical de-
Placement specific placement precision with fine-pitch (0.3mm) or (01005, 0.3 mm pitch) and odd-form components vices (fine-pitch ICs), LED boards
Needed (e.g., fine-pitch, odd-form, diverse components (e.g., (small components)
large components) BGA, QFN)
Flexibility and Ability to handle diverse Critical for high-mix/low- Prioritise modular designs, quick-change feeders, and program- Contract manufacturing (diverse
Changeovers PCB designs and switch volume jobs to support mable software for rapid transitions between jobs PCBs), IoT devices, R&D prototyp-
setups quickly with minimal varied production and ing
downtime reduce setup time
Feeder Number of feeder slots for Critical for high-mix jobs Ensure sufficient feeder slots (e.g., 80–200) for diverse compo- High-mix contract manufactur-
Capacity component reels, trays, or to reduce reloading and nents; modular feeders enhance adaptability ing, IoT devices with diverse
tubes. setup time components
Production Scale of output, from low- Determines machine type Select benchtop for low volume (<5000CPH), mid-range for Prototyping (low volume),
Volume volume prototyping to high- (benchtop, mid-range, mixed volume (5000–50,000CPH), or high-speed for high consumer appliances (mid-range),
volume mass production or high-speed) and scal- volume (>50,000CPH) smartphone manufacturing (high
ability needs volume)
Cost and Initial investment, mainte- Impacts ROI, operational Evaluate total cost of ownership (machine, maintenance, Budget-constrained startups (low-
Support nance, training, and spare reliability, and budget software, spares). Ensure local vendor support to minimise cost), large manufacturers (robust
parts availability feasibility downtime support for high-reliability)
Data Collec- Ability to collect and analyse Enhances quality control, Choose machines with IoT connectivity, MES compatibility, Automotive (traceability for
tion production data for trace- defect tracking, and and real-time data logging for traceability and predictive safety), medical devices (regula-
ability and optimisation Industry 4.0 integration maintenance tory compliance), smart factories
Automation Degree of automation, from Impacts labour costs, Opt for fully automated systems with conveyor integration for High-volume consumer electronics
Level manual to fully automated efficiency, and consist- high-volume; semi-automated for low-volume or R&D: ensure (fully automated), R&D labs (semi-
operation ency in high-throughput compatibility with SMT line automation automated)
environments
Space Re- Physical footprint of the Vital for space- Assess machine dimensions vs. available space: compact Small startups, R&D labs, contract
quirements machine relative to factory constrained facilities or models for small setups; modular for scalability manufacturers with limited floor
space small-scale operations space
Footprint and Machine size and ability to Critical for space-limited Choose compact machines for small spaces or modular Small-scale electronics startups,
Scalability scale with production growth facilities or future expan- designs for scalability expanding contract manufacturers
sion plans

60 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 BUSINESS: PURCHASE

Classification By Speed And Application

This category focuses on operational focus and production goals.
TYPE DESCRIPTION KEY SPECIFICATIONS ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES TYPICAL USES
High-Speed Turret-based for rapid place- 50,000-100,000CPH; tape Fastest for lightweight Limited to low-precision Initial placement in
Chip ment of simple components feeders; accuracy ~0.1mm; parts; efficient for high-
components; requires SMT lines for resis-
Shooters like resistors/capacitors optimised for small SMDs volume simple assemblies precision placers for tors/capacitors
complex parts
Precision Gantry-based with advanced 5000-30,000CPH; accuracy Superior precision for ICs, Slower than chip Placement of complex
Placers vision for accurate placement ±0.01mm; handles fine-pitch BGAs; reliable for fine-pitch shooters; not suited for components like ICs,
of complex components (12mil) and large ICs and large components ultra-high volumes connectors, and coils
All-in-One Multi-headed systems com- 30,000-200,000CPH; Versatile for high-mix/low- High cost ($200,000+); Flexible production
Modular bining speed and precision swappable heads; AI/vision volume; reduces need for requires advanced from prototypes to
for versatile production integration; handles 01005 to multiple machines; scalable software and training mass runs, e.g., IoT
large parts devices

Technological Advancements
INNOVATION BENEFIT
AI-Driven Vision Systems Real-time component recognition and placement optimisation
IoT and Industry 4.0 Connectivity for predictive maintenance and remote monitoring
Package-on-Package (PoP) and Supports advanced assembly like 3D stacking
Wafer Placement
Open Source Software Enhances flexibility for custom setups
High-Speed Modular Designs Combine speed (up to 200,000CPH) with flexibility for high-mix
environments

MAXIM SMT TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
LIMITED Zheng Bang
Website: [Link]
Address: Plot No.78 A, Sector-5, IMT MR TECHNOLOGY
Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana -122050 Website: [Link]
Email ID: sales@[Link] Address: Unit No. 212 &203, Master Mind I,
Contact: 9540870431 Royal Palms, Aarey Colony, Goregaon East,
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Mumbai - 400065
ASMPT Email ID: sales@[Link]
Contact: 9702221244
MECTRONICS MARKETING SERVICES Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Website: [Link] Qihe
Address: 313, 2nd Floor, Patparganj Standalone Pick & Place Brand(s)
Industrial Area, Functional Industrial Supplied: Qihe
Estate, New Delhi, Delhi -110092 Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
QiHe Q4
Email ID: manish@[Link] Qihe
Contact: 011 43041581
N.D TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
Website: [Link] NMTRONICS INDIA PVT LTD
Address: MCF 123, Gali No. 4, Raja Website: [Link]
Nahar Singh Colony, Sector 3, Ballabgarh, Address: SDF NO. E-17 & C-2, Noida
Faridabad - 121004, Haryana Special Economic Zone, Noida Dadri Road,
Email ID: devprithla@[Link] Phase-II, Noida- 201305
Contact: 9654776501 Email ID: info@[Link]
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Contact: 0120 4603500
HWGC Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Fuji
Zheng Bang, Charmhigh
PIONEER SMT TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
NEXTONIC SMT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD Website: [Link]
Website: [Link] Address: Plot No. 78A, Second Floor,
Address: #61/54, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Sector-05, IMT Manesar, Manesar,
Sastha Nagar, Villivakkam, Chennai 600049 Gurugram-122050, Haryana, India
Email ID: punesales@[Link] Email ID: pankaj@pioneersmt,com
Contact: 8398904630 Contact: 9811121331
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Juki LX8 Juki ASMPT

62 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 BUSINESS: PURCHASE

Suppliers Of Refurbished Pick-And-Place Machines

ORGANISATION WEBSITES EMAIL ID NUMBER
ABS ELECTRO SERVICES [Link] info@[Link] 9871937523
ABTEKTRON PVT LTD [Link] bharat@[Link] 8779398764
ANTRIX ASSOCIATES [Link] antrixsales@[Link] 9844135310
EMT INDIA ASSOCIATES [Link] sales@[Link] 9513725725
ESSEMTRONICS INDIA PVT LTD [Link] sales@[Link] 9880795227
HJE TECH INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED [Link] sales@[Link] 9870432802
JYY AUTOMATION [Link] sales@[Link] 9311880951
N.D TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD [Link] devprithla@[Link] 9654776501
NCR SMT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD [Link] devprithla@[Link] 8071792799
NECTOR EMS TECHNOLOGIES LLP [Link] info@[Link] 9315560437
SBS ENGINEERING PVT LTD [Link] sbsengineeringpvtltd@[Link] 9599314036
SUMILAX SMT TECHNOLOGIES [Link] sales@[Link] 9910103126
VISION SMT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD [Link] info@[Link] 8587878532

PRAJWAL LALE ROBOTICS PVT LTD

Website: [Link]
Address: Ram Mandir 5, Karanja,
Washim- 444105
Email ID: contact@[Link]
Contact: 7058091580
Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
PL Robotics

PROSEM TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE

LIMITED
Website: [Link]
Address: No.51/1/8, Site-4, Sahibabad
Industrial Area, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad,
Uttar Pradesh -201010
Email ID: sales@[Link] Xalten Desktop Pick & Place
Contact: 0120 4284733
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
TESSCORN NANOSCIENCE INC. Ecotech - III, Greater Noida (U.P)-201306
HCT, Assembleon
Website: [Link] Email ID: unisert@[Link]
Standalone Pick & Place Brand(s)
Address: 50, 3rd floor, 100 Feet Road, Contact: 9350170118
Supplied: HCT, Assembleon
Koramangala 2nd Block, Bengaluru-560034 Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Email ID: info@[Link] Yamaha
SMS ASSOCIATES PVT LTD
Contact: 080 25729425
Website: [Link]
Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: XALTEN SYSTEMS PVT LTD
Address: 14-F, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar,
Charmhigh Website: [Link]
New Delhi 110057
Address: Maker Village, KTIZ, Kinfra Hi Tech
Email ID: [Link]@[Link]
TRANS TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE Park, Kalamassery, Kochi - 683503
Contact: 011-26140346
LIMITED Email ID: sales@[Link]
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Website: [Link] Contact: 6282340731
ASMPT
Address: 601A, 6th Floor, Tower-2 DLF Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Corporate Greens, Sector-74A, Gurugram- Xalten
SUMILAX SMT TECHNOLOGIES
122004, Haryana
Website: [Link]
Email ID: [Link]@[Link] YAMAZEN MACHINERY AND TOOLS
Address: Plot No. 1069, Palam Vihar
Contact: 9611102830 INDIA PRIVATE LTD
Road, Bijwasan, New Delhi - 110061,
Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Website: [Link]
Delhi, India
Yamaha Address: Ground Floor, Plot No. 44,
Email ID: sales@[Link]
Sector 44, Gurugram - 122002
Contact: 9910103126
UNISERT MACHINES INDIA PVT LTD Email ID: jatinbhardwaj@[Link]
Desktop Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied:
Website: [Link] Contact: 9289547700
Charmhigh
Address: 228, Udyog Kendra - II, Inline Pick & Place Brand(s) Supplied: Yamaha

HOW To help electronics manufacturers make informed decisions while purchasing

manufacturing equipment, the Electronics For You team has taken on the challenge of
TO GET publishing a directory of leading suppliers in India and the brands they offer. The next
FEATURED few lists planned include: Selective Soldering Systems, and Automated Storage Units for
HERE? Components. To enquire about being featured here, please write to efy-edit-team@[Link].

64 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRY UPDATES

Electronics cheaper and EVs steady as

GST reforms roll
The GST Council has overhauled
India’s indirect tax system, introduc-
ing just two slabs, 5% and 18%, with

Representational image
a 40% rate for demerit goods, effec-
tive September 22. Consumer dura-
bles become cheaper, drones receive
tax clarity, EVs retain a 5% GST, and
renewables drop to 5%. The reforms
aim to spur demand, boost MSMEs,
jobs, and green growth.

PEOPLE (on the move)

Intel revamps leadership to strengthen products operations. The leadership change echoes STMicroelectronics’
focus on strengthening its India market position, reflecting broader
and foundry semiconductor trends emphasising local leadership, talent
Intel has reorganised its senior leadership to strengthen product development, and supply chain resilience.
development, foundry operations, and engineering collaboration.
Kevork HCLTech appoints Amitabh Kant as Independent Director
Kechichian HCLTech appointed Amitabh Kant as an
has been Independent Director, effective September
appointed 8, 2025. Kant, a former G20 Sherpa and
Executive ex-CEO of NITI Aayog, brings extensive
Vice experience in policy and development. His
President expertise in initiatives such as Startup India,
and Make in India, and PLI schemes is expected
General Manager of the Data to support HCLTech’s growth strategy, digital
Centre Group (DCG). Jim transformation, and long-term organisational objectives.
Johnson becomes Senior
Vice President and General Magenta Mobility welcomes Bhavesh Panchal as its CTO
Manager of the Client Magenta Mobility appointed Bhavesh Panchal
Computing Group (CCG). as Chief Technology Officer on September
Srinivasan (Srini) Iyengar will 1, 2025. With 25+ years of experience in AI,
lead the newly created Central Engineering Group as Senior Vice cloud, automation, data governance, and
President and Fellow. Naga Chandrasekaran expands his role as cybersecurity, he will drive the company’s
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Operations technology strategy, digital transformation,
Officer of Intel Foundry. At the same time, Michelle Johnston ESG-aligned solutions, and next-generation
Holthaus, former Chief Executive of Intel Products, will depart but platforms. Panchal previously held leadership roles at VFS Global,
remain as an advisor during the transition. Hitachi Consulting, Deloitte, and Mahindra & Mahindra.
(From left to right: upper row: Kevork Kechichian, Jim Johnson,
Srini Iyengar; lower row: Naga Chandrasekaran, Michelle Johnston Mukundan Menon becomes the
Holthaus) Managing Director of Voltas
Voltas Limited appointed Mukundan Menon
STMicroelectronics names Anand Kumar as Managing Director, effective September 1,
as new MD for India 2025. With 30+ years in home appliances,
STMicroelectronics has appointed Anand including 17 years at Blue Star, Menon
Kumar as Managing Director for India, will expand Voltas’ market share across
succeeding Vivek Sharma, who retired after 34 refrigerators, ACs, and other appliances, enhance distribution,
years of service. Based in Greater Noida, Kumar after-sales service, and sustainability, and strengthen brand value
will drive growth strategy, innovation, and in India’s consumer durables market.

66 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 industry news
India’s July trade gap hits $27.35 billion high
India’s trade deficit hit an eight-month high of $27.35
billion in July as imports of petroleum, electronics, and
machinery outpaced export gains. Exports rose to $37.24
billion, led by electronics, as well as engineering and
pharmaceuticals, but imports surged to $64.59 billion.
Even with the US tariffs looming and energy risks escalat-
ing, officials remain optimistic about the momentum in
September exports.

US enforces 50% tariffs on Indian exports;

electronics spared
On August 27, the US imposed steep 50% tariffs on key
Indian exports, including textiles, gems, leather, machin-
ery, and marine products under President Trump’s order
targeting Russia-linked trade. Electronics, autos and
pharma are exempt, shielding India’s fast-growing tech
exports. Experts warn of heavy losses in labour-intensive
sectors. India promises relief measures while vowing to
protect farmers, SMEs, and jobs.

Government plans $20 billion outlay

for ISM 2.0
India’s semiconductor push may get a $20 billion boost,
with MeitY seeking Cabinet approval by December
to double incentives under the second phase of India
Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The plan targets fabs,
design, and packaging, benchmarking against US and EU
schemes. Projects like Tata-PSMC and Micron are under-
way, with the first fabs expected to be operational soon
this year. Experts flag global competition and high costs.

India’s non-smartphone electronics exports

cross $14 billion in FY25
India’s electronics exports hit a record $38.57 billion in
FY25, up 32.47% YoY, with non-smartphone products
crossing $14 billion. Key drivers included inverters, telecom
gear, photovoltaic cells, and PCs. Tamil Nadu led in exports.
Backed by chip investments, PLI schemes, and ECMS
rollout, India aims for $200 billion in electronics exports by
2030, strengthening supply chains and reducing imports.

India ramps up critical minerals drive with

global tie-ups
India is accelerating its critical minerals strategy with a
war chest of more than `45 billion for overseas acquisi-
tions and stockpiles, claimed G. Kishan Reddy, Union
Minister of Mines. Among the current joint ventures,
Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) has partnered with the
UAE’s IRH and Russia’s Uranium One for uranium and
rare earths, while advancing lithium projects in Argentina
and scouting for opportunities in Australia and Africa. The
new MMDR Act changes enable larger funding, thereby
bolstering EV and green energy security.

CG Semi’s landmark OSAT pilot line takes off

in Gujarat
India inaugurated its first OSAT pilot line in Sanand, Gujarat,
under CG Semi, which is a JV of CG Power, Renesas, and

[Link] Electronics For You express | October 2025 67

 industry news

INTERNATIONAL news
China’s rare earth exports hit a six-month high in July facility in Om Noi, Thailand, in H2 2025, its second in the country.
Targeting consumer, automotive, telecom, and AI/IoT sectors,
China’s rare earth exports hit a six-month high in July, surging 69% the automated plant aims to cut supply chain risks and reduce
to 6422 tons after months of volatility tied to US-China tensions. reliance on China, Taiwan, and Japan, while aligning with carbon-
The rebound follows Beijing’s easing of magnet export controls im- reduction goals and securing global certifications.
posed earlier this year amid tariff disputes. While shipments show
partial recovery, supply remains fragile, underscoring China’s Amkor relocates $2 billion chip facility to larger
leverage in global advanced manufacturing supply chains.
Arizona site
Intel and Trump administration agree on $8.9 billion Amkor Technology will build its $2 billion semiconductor pack-
investment deal aging and test plant on a larger 104-acre site in north Peoria,
Arizona, after a land swap resolved local opposition. Backed by
Intel secured an $8.9 billion investment from the US government, $407 million in CHIPS Act funding, the facility, set to open in early
which will buy a 9.9% stake to bolster domestic chipmaking and 2028, will create 2000+ jobs and serve Apple, linking directly with
supply chains. Funded via CHIPS Act grants and the Secure En- TSMC’s Arizona fabs.
clave programme, the deal raises total federal support to $11.1
billion. Intel continues $100+ billion US expansion, with Arizona ASML becomes biggest Mistral investor in boost to
fabs set to begin production.
Europe’s AI ambitions
TSMC prepares four 1.4nm chip fab facilities ASML has invested $1.5 billion in French startup Mistral AI,
TSMC will break ground in October on four 1.4nm fabs at the securing an 11% stake and becoming its largest shareholder.
Central Taiwan Science Park, with mass production scheduled The funding round valued Mistral at $11.7 billion, Europe’s most
for 2028 and a monthly capacity of 50,000 wafers. The $98.1 mil- valuable AI firm. The partnership will integrate AI into ASML’s
lion project boosts local supply chains and cements TSMC’s lead chip equipment, reinforcing Europe’s push for AI leadership and
over rivals like Samsung in next-generation chips amid intensify- technological sovereignty against US dominance.
ing global foundry competition. SpaceX to acquire EchoStar Spectrum in $17 billion deal
US-EU trade deal caps tariffs on semiconductors SpaceX will acquire EchoStar’s wireless spectrum licences for $17
The US and EU sealed a trade pact setting new rules for semi- billion to boost its Starlink satellite network and launch next-gen-
conductors and industrial goods. Washington capped tariffs at eration 5G services. The deal, partly in cash and stock, includes
15% on chips, drugs, and lumber, while the EU pledged to cut direct-to-cell access for Boost Mobile users, expands coverage
tariffs and expand farm imports. The deal includes $40 billion in in underserved regions, assumes $2 billion in debt, and positions
SpaceX to massively scale satellite throughput and connectivity.
EU AI chip purchases, $750 billion in US energy sales, and $600
billion in EU investments in America. Foxconn invests $30 million in Robocore’s global
Australia to spend $1.1 billion on Anduril undersea expansion
drone fleet Foxconn has invested up to US$30 million in Robocore’s subsidi-
ary RoboTemi Global, taking a 6.6% stake via Q-Run Holdings.
Australia will invest $1.1 billion in Ghost Shark undersea drones,
The funding, tied to Robocore’s IPO plans, will boost telemedicine
co-developed with Anduril, to boost surveillance and strike ca-
in the US, Europe, and Japan, expand China launches, and drive
pabilities alongside submarines and surface ships. Built in New
global sales. Robocore expects revenue to triple in three years
South Wales, the first units are expected to arrive in 2026 under
and grow fivefold by 2028.
a five-year contract. The programme supports AUKUS goals,
export prospects, and counters China’s expanding Indo-Pacific
naval presence.
GE Appliances to invest $3 billion in US expansion
GE Appliances will invest over $3 billion in its US operations over
Tesla’s US EV market share falls to its lowest level the next five years, boosting production, automation, and product
since 2017 innovation while creating more than 1000 jobs. The phased plan
spans plants in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and
Tesla’s US EV market share slipped to 38% in August, its lowest South Carolina, with the goal of reshoring lines from overseas.
since 2017, as rivals launch new models and incentives. Once Backed by Haier, the move strengthens domestic supply chains
above 80%, Tesla now struggles amid high costs, expiring tax after $3.5 billion spent since 2016.
credits, and lukewarm reception for its Model Y refresh and
Cybertruck. Despite challenges, its auto business dominates SoftBank invests $2 billion in Intel
revenue alongside Musk’s $1 trillion pay plan. Intel has secured a $2 billion equity injection from SoftBank, giv-
Nvidia freezes H20 production, builds China-specific ing the Japanese group just under 2% ownership without a board
seat. The deal, at $23 per share, bolsters Intel’s turnaround after
B30A chip a $18.8 billion loss in 2024. It also strengthens SoftBank’s US
Nvidia is recalibrating its China strategy, halting H20 AI accelera- semiconductor push, following its Ohio chip-packaging project
tor production after regulators questioned purchases and US– with Foxconn.
China tensions created uncertainty. Suppliers, including Amkor,
Samsung, and Foxconn, were instructed to halt production. At US eyes equity in Samsung and TSMC for CHIPS Act funds
the same time, Nvidia is developing the Blackwell-based B30A The US government is considering an equity-for-subsidy model
chip for China, pending US approval, aiming to balance export under the CHIPS Act, potentially taking stakes in firms such as
curbs with market demand. TSMC, Samsung, and Intel in exchange for billions in incentives.
Intel’s $7.86 billion grant could translate to a 10% US stake. Ana-
Harmony Electronics to open new fab in Thailand lysts warn retroactive conditions risk unsettling foreign investors
Harmony Electronics is set to open a new crystal resonator and complicating global semiconductor expansion plans.

68 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

 industry news

snippets
• India’s `181 billion battery PLI faces major hurdles, prepping
for review
• LG Electronics to finally launch its India IPO in October
• SEBI proposals aim to boost mega IPOs, ease market strain
• Ashok Leyland to invest 50 billion in battery localisation with
CALB
• DE-CIX becomes the first to integrate Starlink in India
• Xiaomi to target the European EV market by 2027
• IIT Bombay and Nagpur University drive critical minerals push
for semiconductors
• Semiconductor startup Netrasemi raises $12.5 million
• Cadence uses Nvidia hardware to speed power analysis for
AI chips
• L&T Semiconductor sets $500 million revenue target before IPO
• Honor set to manufacture smartphones in India by 2026

Stars Microelectronics, with `76 billion investment. The G1

plant starts with 0.5m units/day, scaling to 14.5m by 2026
via a second site, creating 5000+ jobs. Minister Vaishnaw
hailed it as a milestone for the India Semiconductor Mission.

Tamil Nadu launches subsidies to promote

fabless chip design firms
Tamil Nadu has launched a semiconductor design promo-
tion scheme under its `5 billion Semiconductor Mission
2030, offering subsidies, prototyping grants, and training
support to fabless firms. CoEs with TIDCO and universi-
ties will boost testing and research. Approximately 1000
students will be trained, with some sent abroad, as the
state aims for a comprehensive chip ecosystem.

Odisha launches policy to boost electronics

component manufacturing
On August 25, Odisha approved its Electronics Component
Manufacturing Policy, 2025, aligning with the Centre’s
ECMS to boost domestic electronics production. Incentives
include up to 50% capital subsidy, power duty exemptions,
and tailored benefits for mega-projects. Alongside the IT
Policy, 2025, Odisha aims to create high-skilled jobs and
strengthen its role in electronics and tech sectors.

Draft Telecom Policy 2025: India eyes 50%

import substitution
India’s draft National Telecom Policy 2025 targets 100%
4G, 90% 5G, and 80% tower fibre-isation by 2030, while
boosting local manufacturing and cutting imports by
half. VoICE seeks mandatory indigenous gear, a ‘Rip and
Replace’ of Chinese equipment, and `200 billion R&D
grants. COAI, however, opposes direct enterprise spec-
trum allocation, citing revenue and security risks.

RRP Electronics gets land for semiconductor

fab in Navi Mumbai
RRP Electronics has secured 100 acres in Navi Mumbai to
set up a `120.35 billion semiconductor fab, relocating its
Texas unit. Backed by Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, the pro-
ject aligns with ISM, promising jobs, supply-chain strength,
and a wafer capacity of 125,000 per month. Construction

[Link] Electronics For You express | October 2025 69

 industry news
is scheduled to begin in six months,
with Phase 1 targeted for Q2 2026. Updates From EFY Group
Event, Date and Venue Topics Contact for details
Elista launches `2.5 billion NEPCON ASIA 2025 Asia’s leading exhibition for electronics R&D, manufacturing, Website: [Link]
consumer electronics plant October 28-30, 2025 and packaging technology. It consists of six shows specialised in [Link]/[Link]
in Andhra Pradesh Shenzhen Convention &
Exhibition Centre
essential areas for electronics manufacturing and R&D. The show
has increased its value as an exhibition representing Asia’s leading
Elista, part of Dubai’s TeknoDome one-stop venue for all those involved in the electronics industry.

Group, has opened a `2.5 billion, Open Source India The twenty-second edition of Open Source India (OSI) maintains its Website: [Link]
November 5-6, 2025 ethos of bringing various stakeholders under one roof. The team at [Link]
12,263 square metres (132,000 NIMHANS Convention Open Source For You magazine, in partnership with India’s Open
square feet) consumer electronics Centre, Bengaluru Source community and industry, comes together to accelerate
development and deployment of Open Source in India and beyond.
plant in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh.
productronica This event presents the entire range of technologies and solutions for Website: https://
Phase one will produce one mil- November 18-21, 2025 electronics production and provides in-depth insights into the latest [Link]/en
lion TVs and monitors; phase two Trade Fair Center Messe trends in practice-oriented forums and live demonstrations. Every two
München, Germany years, the world of electronics production meets in Munich.
adds appliances. The first shipment DigiTech ASEAN Southeast Asian face-to-face ‘Digital Solutions for Business’ exhibition Website: https://
included 650 TVs destined for Dubai Thailand 2025 and networking platform to connect with the global tech and digital [Link]
under the FTA. Equipped with robot- November 19-21, 2025 markets.
Hall 7-8, Impact Exhibition
ics and green features, the facility Center, Bangkok, Thailand
supports exports to 18+ markets. EFY Expo Gujarat “Enabling new product development till manufacturing of innovative Mobile: +91-9811155335
November 21-22, 2025 electronics.” And it will host conferences highlighting growth (Extension 2)
Jupiter International Helipad Exhibition Centre
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
opportunities in the fields of space and defence electronics, semicon,
electronics components, and DREAMS (Drones, Robotics, EVs, and
to invest `109 billion AutoMobileS).
in Nagpur solar plant NEPCON China 2025 With the new theme of ‘New Business, New Opportunities,’ NEPCON Website: [Link]
November 22-24, 2025 China gathers new resources of high-quality electronic manufacturing, [Link]
Kolkata-based Jupiter International Shanghai World Expo enhances brand value, efficiently develops new business, discovers
will invest `109 billion to set up a Exhibition & Convention new industry networks, and expands new business opportunities.
Center, Shanghai, China
fully integrated solar manufacturing EFY Expo Pune Electronics expo with conferences on automotive electronics, EVs, Website: [Link]
plant in Nagpur’s Butibori, creating January 8-10, 2026 and Industry 4.0 (IIoT). Covers a wide range of electronics-related [Link]
8300+ jobs. Backed by the Maha- Auto Cluster Exhibition technologies, products, and topics, including electric drives, battery
Center, Pimpri, Pune management systems, and IIoT solutions.
rashtra state government, the project Since this information is subject to change, all those interested are advised to ascertain the details
aims to cover wafers, cells, and from the organisers before making any commitment.
modules, boosting India’s solar self-
reliance and reducing imports. India and Japan deepen systems. Integrating the Philippines
chip cooperation with into India’s $115 billion electronics
Suzuki drives `700 billion Modi’s Sendai visit ecosystem enhances Indo-Pacific
India EV commitment tech cooperation and supply chain
Suzuki Motor Corporation will PM Modi, along with Japanese PM resilience.
invest `700 billion in India over five Shigeru Ishiba, toured Tokyo Elec-
to six years, chairman Toshihiro tron’s Miyagi semiconductor facility, Paras Defence bags `453
Suzuki announced as PM Modi highlighting India-Japan cooperation million order from BEL
flagged off Maruti Suzuki’s eVitara in critical technology. Talks focused Paras Defence has secured a `453.2
BEV at Gujarat’s Hansalpur plant. on tech transfer, chip industry million order from BEL to supply
Positioned as Suzuki’s global EV collaboration, and supply chain signal and data processing systems
hub, the site will export to 100+ resilience. The visit followed pledges and multi-wensor fusion systems
countries. The company aims to under the Industrial Competitiveness for next-generation air defence.
target 67,000 EVs by FY26, despite Partnership, with a focus on semi- The 29-month domestic contract
affordability challenges. conductors, digital technology, and reinforces Paras Defence’s role in
critical minerals as priorities. Over advanced defence electronics, sup-
India eyes electronics boost 150 bilateral MoUs support expanded porting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat
as Modi-Xi talks signal industrial cooperation. initiative and enhancing situational
warming in ties awareness, sensor integration, and
PM Modi’s meeting with President Xi India and Philippines forge real-time decision-making in air
at the SCO summit signalled a thaw electronics, space, supply defence operations.
that could unlock Chinese invest- chain partnership
ment, rare earth supplies, and elec- SIA-India and the Electronic Industry Clean Max eyes `5.2 billion
tronics partnerships for India. With Association of the Philippines signed IPO to power renewables
EMS firms seeking joint ventures and an MoU to boost collaboration in Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions,
technology transfer, easing FDI rules electronics, space, and satellite India’s largest commercial renewable
and visa requirements may follow. communication. The deal covers energy provider, plans a `5.2 billion
The move comes as India balances co-development, joint research, and IPO, with an OFS of up to `37 billion
US tariff pressures with the need for manufacturing of satellite hard- by promoters and investors. Funds
supply chain security. ware, IoT devices, and next-gen will repay borrowings and sup-

70 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

 industry news
port corporate purposes. The IPO, conducted through
book-building, includes employee reservations, pre-IPO
placement of up to `3 billion, and allocations for insti-
tutional, non-institutional, and retail investors.

Vedanta invests `125 billion to boost

EV metals
Vedanta Limited plans a `125 billion investment to
expand metals capacity for EVs, covering aluminium,
zinc, nickel, ferrochrome, and steel. Projects include
the expansion of an aluminium smelter, zinc alloy and
roaster plants, as well as low-carbon metal production.
Vedanta aims to support EV components like batteries,
motors, and frames, while exploring rare earths and
other critical materials for India’s growing EV sector.

PM Modi marks two-day visit at SEMICON

India 2025
At the beginning of September, Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2025 in Delhi,
unveiling India’s first indigenous microprocessor. He
highlighted $18 billion in chip investments, the first
commercial chips by 2025, and ISM 2.0 plans. The
event drew 2500 delegates, 350 exhibitors, and global
CEOs, underscoring India’s semiconductor ambitions
and talent strength.

Made-in-India chips unveiled at SEMICON

include four from West Bengal
At SEMICON India 2025, West Bengal contributed
four of the first 33 ‘made-in-India’ semiconductor
chips: C2S0007 (IIEST Shibpur), C2S0001 and C2S0048
(University of Calcutta), and C2S0029 (NIT Durgapur).
Developed under the Chip-to-Startup and DLI schemes,
these chips highlight India’s push for indigenous
design. Alongside it, ISRO’s VIKRAM3201 processor, a
32-bit chip for space launch vehicles, was also unveiled.

ILJIN Electronics secures `12 billion

to boost EMS
ILJIN Electronics (India) raised `12 billion in a strategic
funding round from ChrysCapital and InCred Growth
Partners to scale its manufacturing operations, enhance
technology, and drive acquisitions, including Power-One
Micro Systems and Unitronics. Serving the EMS needs
of the consumer, automotive, telecom, defence, and
renewable sectors, ILJIN aims to capitalise on India’s $80
billion EMS growth and reduce import dependence.

Six firms unite to push India’s

semiconductor ecosystem
Six firms, 3rdiTech, Kaynes Semicon, SPARSHIQ,
SENSESEMI, Focally, and NXP, have formed a consor-
tium to build India’s semiconductor and vision systems
ecosystem. Covering chip design, packaging, optics,
firmware, and system integration, the group targets
vehicles, defence, surveillance, and industrial electron-
ics. The initiative aims to cut import reliance, strength-
en local manufacturing, and align with government
semiconductor programmes.

[Link] Electronics For You express | October 2025 71

 BUSINESS: policy Impact

GST 2.0: Why India’s

Electronics Sector Welcomes It
And Awaits A Festive Boost
GST 2.0 spans electronics,
EVs, drones, and renewables,
offering lower costs, clearer
policies, and simpler
compliance. Its success
depends on how rapidly
the gains flow through,
aligning India’s industry with
global tax frameworks.

G
Shubha Mitra ST, launched in 2017 to overhaul to spur festive demand. Other items, such as
India’s indirect tax regime, remains electric accumulators, ignition equipment,
a work in progress eight years later. and select electronics, also see steep cuts,
Electronics and other price-sensitive sectors while mobiles and laptops stay at 18%. The
still feel the weight of frequent tweaks. On 3 reform relieves big-ticket appliances while
September 2025, the GST Council cleared its keeping high-volume goods stable.
most sweeping reform to date, merging rates Gagan Sharma, Managing Director of
into two slabs, 5% and 18%, while keeping XElectron, notes how GST 2.0 could reshape
40% for demerit goods. Having seen over 500 consumer choices: “The timing makes this
revisions since inception, the system contin- move even more impactful, as the revised
ues to adapt. From 22 September, the new rates will come into effect during the festive
framework is expected to ease household season, when people actively purchase
costs, lift sectors such as drones and EVs, and gift electronics, giving a boost to the
and finally bring long-promised simplicity. consumer electronics market.”

Electronics cheaper, sellers gear up for Drones: Lifting off with tax clarity
festive season India’s drone sector, long hindered by frag-
GST cuts have eased rates on consumer mented taxation ranging from 5% to 28%
durables, with TVs, refrigerators, washing depending on camera integration, finally has
machines, air-conditioners, and dishwashers clarity. Commercial drones will now uni-
dropping from 28% to 18%, reducing prices formly attract 5% GST, while defence drones,
by `1500-`2500. Retailers like Croma and high-performance batteries, and critical com-
Reliance Digital are rolling out discounts, munication systems are fully exempt.
exchange offers, and online deals up to 70% India already has over 600 drone startups

72 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

 BUSINESS: policy Impact
that have collectively raised more
Key GST rate cuts for electronics
than US$500 million. With a sim-
plified GST regime, investors and • Electric accumulators (excluding lithium-ion): 28%→18%
entrepreneurs now have the policy • Select categories under 8525 60: 12%→5%
certainty needed to scale operations. • Electric ignition and starting equipment: 28%→18%
• White goods such as TVs, refrigerators, and air-conditioners: 28%→18%
Electric vehicles: No tax hikes, Lower GST rates mean lower prices, stronger demand, and a boost for domestic
more confidence electronics manufacturing.
Contrary to fears, all electric vehicles
(EVs)—mass-market and luxury— modules, wind turbines, biogas such as retail, repairs, insurance, and
will continue to enjoy the 5% GST plants, and green hydrogen equip- financing.
slab with no additional cess. ment, have been cut from 12% to 5%.
Vasudha Madhavan, Founder Dhruv Sharma, Chief Execu- Industry perspectives
and Chief Executive Officer of tive Officer of Jupiter International Shashank Shekhar Gupta, a chartered
Ostara Advisors, calls it significant: Limited, calls it historic: “This move accountant and lawyer, and founding
“By removing the tax disparity not only lowers the cost of solar and partner at Marg Tax Advisors,
between smaller EVs and larger SUV clean energy solutions but also ener- explains that white goods, accumu-
models, the policy creates a level gises the entire ecosystem—manu- lators, and ignition equipment now
playing field, improves affordability, facturers, developers, and end users enjoy significant cuts, potentially
and encourages greater consumer alike.” saving consumers up to `4500 on a
choice. It will also accelerate growth The shift is expected to reduce `50,000 appliance.
by keeping upfront costs low and renewable project costs by approxi- The input tax credit (ITC), once
strengthening the EV component mately 5%, making tariffs more availed, remains indefeasible. Stream-
ecosystem in India.” affordable while boosting domestic lined refunds will see 90% released
Meanwhile, smaller petrol and manufacturing and green investment. promptly to low-risk exporters via
diesel cars (under 4 metres, with ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic
engines up to 1200cc petrol and 1500cc Beyond tax cuts: Jobs and Gateway), while the GST Appellate
diesel) will now be taxed at 18%. MSMEs Tribunal is set to launch in Septem-
Larger internal combustion engine cars “The government’s landmark GST ber 2025. Aadhaar-based checks and
and strong hybrids face a uniform 40% reform represents a crucial step automatic registration aim to curb
tax, compared with earlier effective in simplifying India’s indirect tax fraud, and transitional rules provide
rates of 50% and 43%. regime. By consolidating most goods clarity for businesses.
Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-time and services into two slabs and He outlines key takeaways for the
Director at Chartered Speed, broadens retaining a 40% sin tax on harmful electronics industry:
the mobility perspective: “Equally products, the reform is designed to • Lower consumer prices will
important is the relief on input costs, boost consumer spending, stimu- stimulate demand and strengthen
with GST on key components such as late corporate demand, and ease order books.
tyres, air-conditioners, engines, and compliance for millions of small • The two-slab structure aligns
other aggregates now rationalised.” businesses,” says Sachin Alug, Chief India with global Value-Added Tax
Executive Officer of NLB Services. (VAT) models in the European Union,
Renewable energy: Powered by Lower GST rates on automo- Gulf Cooperation Council, and
tax breaks biles, appliances, and electronics are Malaysia.
Clean energy also gains under GST expected to drive volumes, create • Rationalised slabs encourage
2.0. Rates on renewable energy multiplier effects across the manu- localisation and scaling of supply
components, including solar cells, facturing sector, and lift allied sectors chains.
• Automated refunds will ease
liquidity for products in the 5% slab.
• Faster refunds will reduce
working capital pressure across the
B2B chain.
• Clear HSN (harmonised system
of nomenclature) codes simplify
compliance.
Gautam Ray, Senior Advisor to
56th GST Council announcements (Source: ELCINA, Shashank Shekhar Gupta) the India Cellular and Electronics

74 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

 BUSINESS: POLICY IMPACT

Transitional GST rate rules (effective September 22, 2025)

When supply, invoice, and payment dates fall across old (28%) and new (18%/12%→5%)
rates, the time of supply rules mentioned below decide the applicable rate:
• Supply+invoice+payment before 22 Sept→old rate applies
• Supply before, invoice and payment after 22 Sept→new rate applies
• Supply before, invoice before, payment after 22 Sept→old rate applies FOR EVERYONE.
• Supply and invoice after 22 Sept→new rate applies (irrespective of payment date)
The VERSAFLOW ONE –
Tip: The sequence of supply, invoice, and payment determines whether the old or new Your Entry into Selective
GST rate applies. Soldering Excellence.

Key transitional aspects (Source: ICEA, PwC)

ion
ability vers
Association (ICEA), stresses that What about business operations NEW X-vari gn ificant
es a si
“procedural simplification is as and compliance? guarante
troughput.
critical as rate cuts,” pointing to Companies are updating HSN reg- increase in
time-of-supply rules and job-work isters and purchase records, planning
ambiguities. refunds where inverted duty applies.
The industry body stated that A short-term dip in transactions is
the Central Board of Indirect Taxes likely as buyers wait for lower rates, Your Entry into the leading
and Customs (CBIC) will continue to followed by a surge in demand. VERSAFLOW world
monitor stock-keeping unit (SKU)-level What are the implications for
 Quality and Services from the
prices until March 2026 to enforce international trade?
World Market Leader
anti-profiteering measures, with strong The two-slab structure aligns
 Highest throughput in this
documentation required for credit India with global VAT models.
segment thanks to variable X-axis
notes and returns. While GST cuts Exporters will see reduced credit
 Up to 4 solder pots
are positive, dual-use products still accumulation, and imports will be in 2 solder modules
face higher rates. Lithium-ion battery realigned, boosting competitiveness.  Up to 8 boards (max. 350 x 508 mm)
makers may claim refunds, but must Will new inverted duty struc- simultaniously when using stoppers
pass tax savings transparently amid tures arise?  Simultaniously soldering
scrutiny and rising costs. Yes. Items moving into 5% of 4 boards
may face accumulation of credits.  Future proof technology
FAQs: Know from the experts However, automated refunds of up to & a sustainable investment
How will GST reforms benefit the 90% for low-risk businesses will ease  Quick & easy program setup
middle class? liquidity pressures.  10 % energy savings
Electronics will see up to a 10%  Award-winning user interface
GST cut, making goods more afford- Looking ahead...
able. Moving many items from 28% As the country heads into the festive
Further
to 18% is bolder than expected and season with what is, in theory, a Information:
directly eases costs for consumers. fairer and simpler regime, the real AN
TECHN
OL
GERM

What is the monetary impact, test will be whether industries and

OGY

and will the benefits be passed on? retailers pass on the benefits swiftly
•

A •
MA

DE
DI

F OR IN
Prices will fall substantially, to consumers.
leaving more disposable income.
With anti-profiteering provisions Shubha Mitra is Assistant Editor at EFY,
phasing out, market competition will keenly interested in policies and developments
shaping the electronics business. GLOBAL. AHEAD. SUSTAINABLE.
ensure the benefit reaches buyers.

[Link] ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS | OCTOBER 2025 75

250827_Ersa_AZ_VF1_X_india_55x245mm.indd 1 10.09.2025 [Link]
 DESIGN: CIRCUIT

5 Interesting Reference Designs For

WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Build wearables faster with sensors, Bluetooth, and extended battery life—powered by
ready-to-use reference designs.

W
NIDHI AGARWAL earable electronics are increas- detect steps, calculate rotation vectors, or
ingly common in health, fitness, recognise activities.
and industrial applications, but The design offers low-power wireless
designing them remains complex. Refer- connectivity, built-in motion processing to
ence designs from leading OEMs simplify reduce controller load, environmental and
the process, providing ready platforms light sensors, secure on-device operation,
that enable engineers to connect sensors, and a compact form with multiple sensors
manage power, and integrate wireless and indicators, making wearable develop-
features without creating every circuit from ment easier.
scratch. Below are some notable examples Applications. Suitable for motion
worth exploring. sensing, environmental monitoring, and
BLE connectivity
Wearable demo Link. [Link]
The Wearable demo reference design [Link]/electronics-projects/
provides engineers with a foundation wearable-demo-reference-design
for developing wearable electronics with OEM Brand. Atmel
sensors and wireless connectivity. It
includes a 6-axis IMU with a sensor fusion Wearable heart rate monitor
Designing wearable medical devices
requires combining heart rate monitor-
ing with health and compliance tracking.
Most devices rely on reflective monitors
that struggle with noise, even when using
advanced circuits. This demonstration
board for wearable heart rate monitoring
measures heart rate using a phase division
multiplexing technique, enabling multiple

core, an environmental sensor for pressure,

humidity, and temperature, and a light signals to be captured simultaneously
and UV sensor enabling applications such without interference.
as fitness trackers, health monitors, or The MCU’s built-in core-independent
environmental sensors. A cryptographic peripherals (CIPs), 10-bit digital-to-
module supports authentication and data analogue converters (DACs), opera-
protection. With built-in sensor fusion, tional amplifiers, and configurable logic
additional software is not required to cell (CLC) reduce the need for external

76 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 DESIGN: CIRCUIT
components, simplifying design and heart-rate-monitor-wrist-band-refer- It enables controlled turn-on to
lowering the bill of materials (BOM) ence-design prevent current surges, minimises
cost. Engineers can control LED OEM Brand. Analog Devices (ADI) leakage when off, and maintains
intensity and manage LED driving very low power use when active.
without using the CPU, reducing Wearable sensor unit With a low-resistance MOSFET
software complexity and improving Wearable sensors need to be reducing voltage drop and a fixed
efficiency. compact, energy-efficient, and slew rate preventing supply droop,
Applications. Suitable for appli- operate continuously across health, the design remains compact, compo-
cations including lighting, power fitness, safety, and environmental nent-efficient, and power-conscious.
supplies, battery charging, motor applications. This reference design The result is longer battery life,
control, and other general purposes supports those needs through a smoother out-of-box operation, and
Link. [Link] watch strap form factor that enables scalability across many wearable
[Link]/electronics-projects/wear- and portable devices.
able-heart-rate-monitor-reference- Applications. Useful for smart-
design watches, navigation tools, industrial
OEM Brand. Microchip wearables, and other low-power
electronics
Heart-rate monitor wrist band
Compact devices are now expected
to track heart rate, monitor blood
oxygen, and run all day without
frequent charging. Designing such
solutions means fitting multiple
functions into a low-power package
while maintaining accuracy and interaction with motion, environ-
mental, and battery data. A micro-
controller with embedded sensor
fusion reduces processing load, sup-
porting motion tracking, environ-
mental sensing, and context-aware
applications.
Data can be streamed and Link. [Link]
configured through mobile apps [Link]/electronics-projects/
and BLE interfaces, while on-board industry-grade-projects/load-switch-
battery performance, particularly cryptography secures information. based-ship-mode-reference-design-for-
since most devices spend over 90% By combining sensors, indicators, wearables
of their time in standby. power management, cross-platform OEM Brand. Texas Instruments
This wristband reference design app support, and regulatory compli-
integrates a microcontroller, low- ance, this design provides a ready- To conclude
power heart rate and pulse oximeter to-deploy wearable platform. From compact health monitors to
front end, power management, Applications. Suitable for energy-conscious power solutions,
and signal processing. With only a wearable motion sensing these reference designs show how
few LEDs and sensors, it delivers a Link. [Link] much complexity can be reduced
complete optical heart rate solution [Link]/electronics-projects/ with ready-to-use platforms. Instead
while conserving energy. The result wearable-sensor-unit-reference-design of starting from scratch, engineers
is longer battery life, accurate OEM Brand. STMicroelectronics can build devices that are compact,
readings, and a comfortable form reliable, and efficient, while meeting
factor, while power management Ship mode for wearables the growing demands of health,
supports multiple voltage require- Battery drain during shipping, fitness, safety, and industrial appli-
ments and safe battery charging. storage, or inactivity is a recurring cations.
Applications. Enables efficient, challenge in portable electronics.
reliable, and accurate wearable This reference design addresses the Nidhi Agarwal is Senior Technology
health devices issue by using a load switch to put Journalist at EFY with a deep interest in
Link. [Link] the device into ‘ship mode,’ keeping embedded systems, development boards
and IoT cloud solutions.
[Link]/electronics-projects/ it in an ultra-low-power state.

78 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 do-it-yourself: Circuit Idea EF Y
vedi
Dwi
S.C.

Delay-Off
Appliance Timer
Suresh Chandra Dwivedi

T
his delay-off timer is a that need to remain active for a running briefly to eliminate residual
cost-effective, reliable, and defined duration even after the moisture or odours. In staircases or
easy-to-assemble device for control switch or trigger has been corridors, it ensures lights remain on
automating time-based switch- turned off. They contribute to con- just long enough for safe passage.
ing operations. It improves energy venience, safety, and power savings Other applications include auto-
efficiency and adds convenience in across residential, commercial, and matic water pumps, car interior
both home and office settings by automotive applications. lighting, and buzzers or alarms.
ensuring appliances remain on only Typical uses include exhaust This timer circuit is built around
as long as required. Delay-off timers fans in bathrooms and kitchens, a TLC555 IC configured in monosta-
are commonly used in appliances where the timer keeps the fan ble mode. Once the start switch is
pressed, the circuit powers
the connected appliance
for a preset interval before
automatically switch-
ing it off. Dedicated push
switches allow selection of
delay options—5, 10, 15,
20, or 30 minutes—based
on the switch used. Fig. 1
shows the timer circuit on
a breadboard.

S.C. Dwivedi is an electronics

enthusiast and circuit designer
at EFY
Fig. 1: Author’s prototype tested on a breadboard

Fig. 2: Circuit diagram

THIS WAS JUST For full content read ezine edition of

Electronics For You.

AN EXTRACT. CLICK HERE TO BUY OR SCAN

QR CODE

80 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

 150,000-plus
Readers Like You
Will Read This Ad.
Budget friendly ad
options available...

Interested? Email: growmybiz@[Link]

 DO-IT-YOURSELF: PROJECT
EF Y
K .
wini
Ash inha
S

LAPTOP-BASED HMI For DC Motor

Speed And Direction Control
PRADIPTA GHOSH

D
C motors are usually con- offers an alternative, enabling both
TABLE 1
trolled with switches or speed and direction control of a DC
buttons for direction and motor (up to 36V) directly through
BILL OF MATERIALS
Components Quantity
a potentiometer for speed. While a laptop. It integrates an Arduino
the potentiometer remains effective Uno board for serial communication Arduino Uno board (MOD1) 1
for speed regulation, this system with a graphical user interface (GUI) L293D motor driver IC (IC1) 1
developed using 2-pin, 5.08mm pitch plug-in screw 1
terminal block connector
Processing. (Process-
ing is a free, open DC motor (M) may use 5 to 36V DC 1
source programming 9V external power supply for motor 1
language and envi- Laptop with USB interface 1
ronment for creating Connecting wires and a breadboard Need
interactive graphics, based
animations, and
applications.) The Materials Table 1. A breadboard-
GUI functions as a based author’s prototype of the
laptop-based human- system is shown in Fig. 1.
machine interface
(HMI), providing Circuit and working
smooth, screen-based Fig. 2 shows the circuit diagram
motor control. of the laptop-based HMI for DC
The components motor speed and direction control.
required to assemble The system is built using an
the hardware are Arduino Uno board (MOD1), the
Fig. 1: Author’s prototype tested on a breadboard listed in the Bill of L293D motor driver IC (IC1), a DC
motor (M), and a few supporting
components.

Pradipta Ghosh holds an M.E. in Electronics

and Instrumentation. He currently
serves as Section Engineer (Signal
and Telecom) at Maha Mumbai
Metro Operation Corporation
Limited. He is passionate about
electronics, MCU-based embedded
systems, and IoT devices.

THIS WAS
JUST AN
EXTRACT.
For full content read ezine
edition of Electronics For You.

CLICK HERE TO BUY

OR SCAN QR CODE
Fig. 2: Circuit diagram

82 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 UPGRADE
To A Complete Electronics For You!

Thanks for being a loyal

electronics for you EXPRESS reader.
Upgrade to Electronics For You and
read all the awesome content.

What’s the difference between

electronics for you EXPRESS
and Electronics For You? Electronics For You
Access of full e-zine edition
electronics for you EXPRESS Delivery of print edition*
Access of EXPRESS e-zine edition Access the complete Tech Articles
Delivery of print edition Access the complete Business Articles
Access the complete Tech Articles Access the complete DIYs
Access the complete Business Articles Access all the past issues
Access the complete DIYs Customer support
Access all the past issues
Customer support 1 Issue (Ezine edition) `50
1 Issue (Print edition) `100
`50 `0.00 12 Issues (Ezine edition) `420
12 Issue (Print edition) `840

*Not applicable for Ezine edition

SUBSCRIBE NOW >>> Visit: [Link]

For any assistance, call: +91-98111 55335 or write at: support@[Link]

 DO-IT-YOURSELF: PROJECT EF Y
K.
wini
Part 1 Ash inha
S

An IoT GAS And

ENVIRONMENT MONITOR SENSOR
ASHWINI KUMAR SINHA

E
nvironmental sensing plays
a key role in managing air
quality, controlling pollution,
ensuring factory safety, detecting
hazardous gases, and supporting
laboratory monitoring. To be effec-
tive, such systems must be battery-
efficient, lightweight, compact,
versatile, and capable of real-time
wireless data transmission. While
most existing solutions are bulky, this
design offers the same functions in a
compact multi-gas sensor module.
The environmental sensor
is designed to record gas data,
humidity, and temperature alongside
each gas measurement and export
it as a CSV file. It includes a sleep
mode option, allowing users to set
intervals for the device to sleep and Fig. 1: IoT dashboard of sensor data on the author’s prototype
wake to collect data, enhancing
battery efficiency. The design incor-
BILL OF MATERIALS
porates the BME690 (U2) sensor,
Components Name Quantity
which provides real-time data on
IndusBoard Coin V2 U1 1
humidity, air pressure, temperature,
BME 690 U2 1
VOC (volatile organic compound) gas
resistance, and an estimated indoor MICS 6814 U3 1
air quality (IAQ) index. While the GC9A01/LCD LCD1 1
IAQ is not highly accurate, it meets 24-pin 0.5mm FPC ribbon 1
most environmental monitoring cable
requirements. Additionally, the MICS- Battery 3.3V-3.7V 1
6814 sensor is integrated to measure
gases such as CO, NO2, NH3, C3H8,
Ashwini Kumar Sinha, an IoT and AI
C4H10, CH4, H2, and C2H5OH. enthusiast, is Tech Journalist at EFY.
Fig. 2: Code snippet configuring Wi-Fi SSID and
For IoT functionality and data pro- password
cessing, a small but powerful develop-
ment board, the IndusBoard Coin, is this device, the required components
THIS WAS
JUST AN
used. An OLED display can be added are listed in the Bill of Materials table.
to display basic environmental data
Software
in real time. The FPC (flexible printed
circuit) sensor module is designed To begin, install the necessary librar-
EXTRACT.
For full content read
for seamless integration with the ies for the sensors and display. All ezine edition of
IndusBoard Coin ecosystem, making library files and code can be down- Electronics For You.
it compact, reliable, and easy to use. loaded by scanning the QR code at CLICK HERE TO BUY
Fig. 1 shows the IoT dashboard of the bottom of this article. Copy the
sensor data on the prototype. To build libraries to the Arduino library folder. OR SCAN QR CODE

84 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]

 DO-IT-YOURSELF: PROJECT EF Y
K.
wini
Ash inha
S

WATER LEVEL And

TEMPERATURE MONITOR
With TFT Graphics Using Arduino
ASHUTOSH M. BHATT

W
ater and temperature quality. In chemical processing, continuous, real-time monitoring of
monitoring systems are for instance, both parameters liquid level and temperature.
crucial across various must remain within defined limits Traditional systems often rely on
industries, including the chemical, throughout the operation. basic LED indicators or 7-segment
pharmaceutical, and textile sectors. This system uses contact or displays, which do not show actual
They help maintain precise liquid non-contact water level sensors water volume (in litres) or precise
levels and stable temperatures— along with a probe-type temperature temperature (in degrees Celsius).
factors essential to ensuring product sensor. A digital display provides Some modern systems do feature
LCDs that display both parameters
with numerical accuracy.

Ashutosh M. Bhatt is [Link] (Gold Medalist)

in Embedded Systems. A lecturer in the
Electronics and Radio Engineering
Department, he is a GES CL-II
(Gazetted Govt. Officer) officer
in the Department of Technical
Education, Government of Gujarat.

THIS WAS
JUST AN
EXTRACT.
For full content read
ezine edition of
Electronics For You.
CLICK HERE TO BUY

OR SCAN QR CODE
Fig. 1: Author’s prototype (L) and a snapshot of the TFT display (R)

Fig. 2: Components connection

[Link] ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS | OCTOBER 2025 85

 or test
th

au
•

ed
•
do-it-yourself: Project

vid e o

ed
v id
pr
o o f pro

Pi Zero World Wide Web

Streaming On Mobile Hotspot
Somnath Bera

W
ebcasting on Software components:
a server-grade Motion and ZeroTier
machine such Motion. The core of
as a laptop or desktop is the system is the open
routine and unremark- source Motion software.
able. Streaming through It includes a built-in
modem port forwarding is web server that handles
similarly straightforward. video streaming, motion
What is far more challeng- detection, and record-
ing, however, is achieving ing. Motion captures
stable, long-term webcast- video streams from the
ing using only a mobile camera and processes
phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot them in real time. When
and a compact Raspberry motion is detected, it
Pi Zero instead of a full- can trigger actions such
sized computer. This was as recording video,
accomplished with a Rasp- taking snapshots, and
berry Pi Zero equipped saving them locally or
with just 500MB RAM and transmitting them over
a 5MP Pi Zero camera— the network.
small in form, yet powerful Fig. 1: Author’s prototype Several other software
in function. solutions, including
This portable system delivers to provide continuous video stream- Python and OpenCV-based setups,
one-to-one streams globally without ing and motion detection. Fig. 1 were evaluated. However, apart
dependence on proprietary software shows the prototype. The required from Motion, all others proved too
or paid services (beyond standard components are listed in the Bill of heavy for the Raspberry Pi Zero,
mobile internet charges). Stream- Materials table. resulting in unreliable streaming
ing is powered by the open source In addition to the components performance.
Motion software. The same setup listed in Bill of Materials table, basic
can also double as a surveillance soldering tools, including soldering
Somnath Bera is an electronics
tool, capturing images and videos of wire, a soldering iron, and soldering enthusiast. He is a freelancer
intruders with date and time stamps paste are also required. and has written several articles
across the globe.
for added security.
The Raspberry Pi Zero web Hardware setup
camera system integrates compact The system consists of a Raspberry
hardware with open source software Pi Zero board connected to a 5MP
THIS WAS
JUST AN
Pi camera module, as shown in Fig.
Bill of Materials 1. The Pi Zero accesses the internet
Components
Raspberry Pi Zero W
Quantity
1
via a mobile phone acting as a Wi-Fi
hotspot. This compact and portable
EXTRACT.
For full content read ezine
configuration enables the Pi Zero to edition of Electronics For You.
5MP Pi DSI Zero camera 1
function either as a web camera or a
RPi camera DSI ribbon cable 1
motion detection system.
SD card (8GB minimum, 32GB 1 CLICK HERE TO BUY
Schematic circuit: A Raspberry Pi
recommended)
Zero connected to a camera via its OR SCAN QR CODE
2A, 5V Raspberry Pi power adaptor 1
camera port.

86 October 2025 | Electronics For You express [Link]

 or test
th

au
do-it-yourself: Project •

ed
•

vid e o

ed
v id
pr
o o f pro

A Small Touch-Controlled
Solid State Relay
Ashwini Kumar Sinha

T
he demand for modern touch- SSR performance without moving
based control systems is rising parts. By combining touch sensing and
quickly, driven by their sleek relay functions, the system achieves
design, ease of use, and lack of a compact, smart, and silent design
mechanical components. This system within a 4cm footprint.
introduces an AC touch-controlled
solid-state relay (SSR) capable of Ashwini Kumar Sinha, an IoT and AI
handling input voltages from 100V enthusiast, is Tech Journalist at EFY.
to 250V AC. It is designed to switch
loads such as bulbs, fans, and other
household appliances. At its core is
THIS WAS
JUST AN
the TTP223 touch sensor IC, which
integrates an ADC converter and
supports selectable touch modes via
a solder jumper (J1). These modes
EXTRACT.
For full content read ezine
can be configured through TOG edition of Electronics For You.
(toggle) and AHLB (active high/low
at power-up) settings, offering flex-
CLICK HERE TO BUY
ibility in operation.
The switching is managed by a OR SCAN QR CODE
BT136S TRIAC, delivering reliable Fig. 1: Touch solid-state relay (SSR) PCB

Bill Of Materials
Name Desinator Footprint Quantity Manuf. Part Manuf. [Link]
C-0805 C1 CAPACITOR_0805 1
30pF C2 201 1 GJM0335C0J300JB01D Murata 81-GJM-
Electronics 0335C0J300JB1D
100nF C3 C1206 1 CC1206KKX7RYBB104 YAGEO C106241
Toggle Mode Jumper J1 JUMPER_SOLDERPAD_2-1 1
LED LED1 LED_CHIP-LED0805 1
1kΩ R1 R0805 1 0805W8F1002T5E UNI-ROYAL C17414
220Ω R2 R0402 1 RC0402FR-07220RL YAGEO C112291
100Ω R3 RES-SMD_L6.4-W3.2-R2512 1 SR2512FK-7W100RL YAGEO C876841
BT136S U1 TO-252-2_L6.6-W6.1-P4.57- 1 BT136S-600D GOODWORK C18186224
LS9.9-BR-CW
MOC3041SM_ U2 SMD-6_L8.8-W6.4-P2.54-LS9.4- 1 MOC3041SM AOTE C22373366
C22373366 BL
LD05-23B05R2_ U3 PWRM-TH_LD05-23BXXR2 1 LD05-23B05R2 LZTEC C42432360
C42432360
TTP223 TOUCH PAD U4 TOUCH_PAD 2
TTP223E-BA6 U5 SOT-23-6_L2.9-W1.6-P0.95- 1 TTP223E-BA6 TONTEK C129457
LS2.8-BR
3pin_solder_pad U6 3PIN_SOLDER_PAD 1
DB301V-3.5-2P-GN U7, U8 CONN-TH_DB301V-3.5-2P-GN 2 DB301V-3.5-2P-GN-S DORABO C695629

[Link] Electronics For You express | October 2025 87

 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
Advertiser Name Page No.
AIKO TECHNOLOGIES Pvt Ltd ([Link])..........................................................35
ANSOL PREMIER INDUSTRIES LLP ([Link])..............................................90
ASMPT India Private Limited ([Link]).............................................................23, 24
Bhagyashree Industries ([Link]).................................................47
Binay Opto Electronics Pvt Ltd ([Link])...........................................Gatefold, 94
CHIPMAX DESIGNS PVT LTD ([Link]
DAIICHI JITSUGYO INDIA PVT LTD ([Link]
Diotec Electronics India Private Limited ([Link]
EFY: Subscription Scheme ([Link]
Electronics For You Expo Gujarat 2025 ([Link] 55
Electronics For You Expo Pune 2026 ([Link]
Electronics Industry Directory 2025 ([Link]
element14 India Pvt Ltd ([Link] Cover
EtaPro Technologies Pvt Ltd ([Link]).............................................................21
Harwin Plc UK ([Link]
Hetzner Online GmbH ([Link])............................................................................13
HIOKI INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ([Link]
IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd (DigiTech) ([Link]
India Electronics Week 2026 ([Link]
IndusBoard Coin ([Link] 69, 71
JC Eletronica Private Limited ([Link])..........................................................41
Kioxia Singapore Pte. Ltd ([Link]
Kurtz Ersa India – Smart Production Technologies
Private Limited ([Link]
ManVega Technologies Pvt Ltd ([Link]).............................................................15
Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd ([Link]).............................63
Mini-Circuits Neptune ([Link]).................................................................38, 39
Minmax Electronics ([Link])..............................................................................43
Montu Electronics LLP ([Link]
Mouser Electronics India Pvt Ltd ([Link]
National Controlling & Equipments ([Link])...........................................................91
O/E/N India Ltd ([Link]).....................................................................................89
Qmax Test Equipments Pvt Ltd ([Link])...........................................................11
R M G Electronics Private Limited ([Link])....................................................29
Rajguru Electronics (I) Pvt Ltd ([Link])...............................................31
Rajshree Electronics & Automation India Pvt Ltd ([Link]
Rewale Group of Industries ([Link]).............................................................51
RIGOL Technologies India Pvt Ltd ([Link]
RJ Industrial Corporation ([Link])...........................................................................27
Sakthi Accumulators Pvt Ltd ([Link]
SCHUNK Intec India Private Limited ([Link]
TAEJIN Technology Co., Ltd (HTC KOREA) ([Link]
Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o. ([Link])........................................................43
Uchi Embedded Solutions ([Link]).........................................................49
VE Quality Instrumentation Pvt Ltd ([Link]
VITZROCELL ([Link]).......................................................................................93
Zosh Aerospace Private Limited ([Link]

92 OCTOBER 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR YOU EXPRESS [Link]