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Discuss anything related to the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Power, electronics, electromagnetics, semiconductors, software engineering, embedded systems - all topics relevant to this field, professional or academic.

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22 awg high voltage wire...

I need 22awg wire that plugs into a JST wire to board connector. So the O.D. must be < 1.8mm.

1100vdc is the customers requirement. Temp rating 150C.

Can anyone point me in the right direction. I'm desperate at this point. I can probably get anything close approved. I pretty much don't care about price as much as lead times and specs. Obvs the diameter requirement is pretty rigid.

All I can find is really 600vdc. Anything higher has the O.D. of a highlighter.

Maybe a multi conductor cable...

7 Comments
2024/12/05
22:56 UTC

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What to Expect as a SCADA engineer working for a power utility?

I have accepted a role as an engineer for a large power utility in NE Ohio. From the job description, it looks Like i'll essentially be a SCADA engineer for transmission. What can I expect from this role? I am just worried I'll be over my head (although people assure me I won't). I will be graduating with an ECE degree focusing in energy and Power Electronics from Virginia Tech.

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2024/12/05
19:53 UTC

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Post Final Round Meta Interviews (ASIC intern and HW Systems intern)

I finished my final rounds for these two intern positions at Meta, and my recruiter emailed me asking if I would be excited to be extended an offer and if I would have a reason to not accept?

Is this a good sign? Theoretically, she would not ask me that if the interview feedback was bad right?

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2024/12/05
19:20 UTC

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Internship help

Ok so I'll keep it straight I have to select a internship for my degree COMP ENG one that will be a crucial part of my degree now I need to decide where to apply help would be appreciated.

One is abroad CERN And one is local at a Telecom company

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2024/12/05
18:21 UTC

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Help with Internship Offers

I currently have two offers for an internship but I am struggling to choose which one. For context, this will be my final internship and my current interest/trajectory is in firmware/embedded software. The first option is as a firmware engineer intern at 25 an hour at a smaller company (access solutions) I used to work at as a test engineer so I’m familiar with their work and people there. The other place is as a firmware devops engineer at a much bigger company (wireless semiconductors) in Texas at 32 an hour with relocation assistance and a stipend for rent. What would be the right choice? Any advice or insights?

3 Comments
2024/12/05
18:07 UTC

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Never trust ChatGPT

This is just a headsup for students learning signal and system and trust chatgpt for solutions. I mean sure chatgpt can make mistakes. But specifically in signal n systems, the frequency of errors is so high, it makes chatgpt literally un-usable. Even some solutions on chegg are wrong when you look for them.

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2024/12/05
17:37 UTC

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Job Advise

So Im a 2025 Graduate from a tier 2 college in Bangalore. Can ik if any of you have an idea of companies which are hiring freshers..because our on campus placements don't give priority to core electronics

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2024/12/05
16:03 UTC

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How to Transition from RTL/Digital Systems Design to Embedded Systems Design?

Hello!

So I'm a third year Electrical and Computer Engineering student who has thus far been focusing on projects, design teams, and courses related to RTL Design, Static Timing Analysis, and Microarchitecture Design (FPGA prototyping and ASIC design). However, as career opportunities of an RTL Design Engineer in the region I live in (western Canada) are not too great, I really want to start learning more about firmware and embedded software engineering.

I've previously worked on developing a RISC-V core from scratch, using Verilog to develop the microarchitecture. I've also taken courses regarding memory mapped I/O, interrupts, embedded C, and pipelining. This led me to really become interested in low-level programming and CPU/GPU architecture. I am considering developing a RISC-V C compiler as a personal project to learn more about the intersection between hardware and software, as well as an opportunity for me to transition to a more firmware focus. I just wanted to ask for feedback on whether this project would be something that might help me build experience for firmware/embedded software engineer internships?

In general, I wanted to ask what would be some good starting points and important concepts I can begin learning, as I begin my journey as an aspiring embedded software and firmware engineer. How might I prepare to get an internship in this field in the future, and how might I be able to use my previous experience with digital design and computer hardware?

Any advice is sincerely appreciated!

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2024/12/05
09:31 UTC

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Computer Engineering Major into the Power Industry?

Currently a junior in Computer Engineering and passed my FE last summer. I’ve been applying to a lot of internships at +60 and I can’t tell if either the market is tough or that I’m getting auto rejected because of my major. I'll hopefully reach +150 by march. I was lucky to get to the 2^(nd) stage of an interview by a engineering firm but sadly didn’t get the offer. My GPA is 3.98/ I’ll be taking more electives in power pretty soon. I have some project experience related to PCB design and am the president of an Engineering club.

 

Is it realistic for me to be able to enter the power industry?

 

From a career standpoint the stability seems really nice compared to software. I could attempt a double major too in electrical but it’d add an extra year and a half to my graduation. Any advice is appreciated. I felt pretty down after not getting that offer, but in other ways too I was happy I was able to make it that far in the first place haha.

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2024/12/05
09:13 UTC

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Intel internship offer

Hi guys, I accepted an offer for an intern position with a start date of mid-December (in 2 weeks!) about 2 weeks ago. The offer was contingent on passing a background check. I emailed with the background check team at Intel to confirm I passed and no further info was required from me. In my letter it suggested that I email my new manager about a week or 2 before my start date to ask where to report for my first day.

I emailed them at 8am yesterday and have yet to hear back. I know managers are probably super busy, and it’s only been one day, but this is my very first real internship so I’m paranoid I’m gonna get ghosted. Can anyone provide any insight on what to do if they do not respond? Super nervous, just trying to chill out, thanks

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2024/12/05
09:02 UTC

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Transition from application engineer to R&D?

Hello everyone, I have been offered the job role of application engineer at Applied materials. The company is one of the best semiconductor equipment manufacturing companies in the world but i want to know whether it would be possible for me to transition to product development or research and development down the line? I have a dual masters in materials science and electronics engineering.

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2024/12/05
04:54 UTC

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Is roboKits trustable

I've only ever bought stuff on robu. I've got scanned like a bitch from electronicscomp just yesterday. I'm in dire need of N20 motors 600 rpm 12v but it's not available on robu so idk about other websites. But please tell if roboKits is legit. Or any other good website.

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2024/12/05
04:52 UTC

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Subsystem vs SoC verification

What’e the difference, which is more in demand, which leads to more career opportunities?

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2024/12/04
22:56 UTC

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Smart community Project

Hey guys, I'm a studying electrical engineering and I'm trying with a team to build a small scale smart community with a peer to peer system. We'll have solar panels and batteries etc and as loads we'll have resistances. But I need help with how we'll do the connections between smart meters, loads, panels, etc. any suggestions?

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2024/12/04
21:42 UTC

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Verbal to Written Offer Timeline

How long does it take for big companies like Apple to give a written offer after Verbal (for internships)??

I don't want to be anxious, so want to be clear about the normal timelines.

8 Comments
2024/12/04
21:00 UTC

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Keysight Firmware Internship Technical Interview Advice

Has anyone done a technical screening for the PNA Firmware/Software Engineering Intern position at Keysight, or any firmware internship role in general? Haven't done a technical screening before and not sure what to expect or the best things to prepare for exactly.

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2024/12/04
20:28 UTC

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Requesting Resume Review for VLSI/Verification Roles – Getting Rejected Everywhere

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2024/12/04
18:51 UTC

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where do you guys find internships ?

Hi guys !
I’m a second-year Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) student in India, and I’m looking to learn about how to find internships in this field.

I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experiences or advice on

-Where to look for internships (platforms, websites, or companies that are ECE-friendly)

-Eligibility criteria that companies typically ask for (e.g., CGPA, skills, or certifications).

-Type of projects that are good to have in a portfolio for an ECE-related role.

-Any tips for preparing for internship applications or interviews.

I’m especially interested in internships related to core ECE areas like embedded systems, VLSI, IoT, or signal processing. I’m also keen on exploring roles as a Machine Learning Engineer(i am doing some related course on the side), so any advice related to breaking into that field would be great too.

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2024/12/04
15:37 UTC

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What are some hardware companies that are hiring new grads right now?

2025 graduate here, studying engineering and physics. What companies can I apply to right now that do hardware and are hiring? Also anyone want to share their new grad recruiting experience (in recent years)? I’ve applied to 50 jobs so far since September with no luck. Just seems like the hiring landscape is very software focused right now, so I’m wondering what companies should be on my radar. Thanks!

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2024/12/04
12:40 UTC

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Exploring AI/ML as a Career Path for an ECE Graduate

I'm a recent ECE graduate currently working as an Associate Engineer at a semiconductor company. I'm really interested in pursuing a master's degree related to AI/ML, but I’m unsure if this is a feasible or practical career path, given my background.

I’d appreciate any advice from those who transitioned into AI/ML after ECE, or insights into how my current role might help in this shift. Is a master's degree in AI/ML worth it for someone like me? I really want to pursue masters next year but I'm not sure which path.

Thanks in advance! Looking forward to your insights!

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2024/12/04
09:17 UTC

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Anyone with a ECE degree doing Data Engineering?

Hey all. I'm currently in midst of interview one company in particular reached out this week scheduling an interview for a Data Engineer Intern position. I think my concern is this field seems to be geared a lot towards computer science, math and data science and not so much in align with my CompE degree. But at the same time, I do see the overlaps in certain areas (esp in the software side) so I'm interested.

Its a rough job market and as a junior in college, I dont think I can be very picky but was just wondering if there are other full time Data Engineers with an ECE degree that can share their expereince and share some insight as to what they think. All responses are appreciated!

2 Comments
2024/12/04
07:57 UTC

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getting into plc programming

I'm interested in learning about control systems through programmable logic controller programming. As I have no background in this area, what are some things I should do or buy to get started?

6 Comments
2024/12/04
07:15 UTC

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GATE ECE 2025

Need some advice, I have an Unacademy Iconic Subscription and have received books for theory and practice but the courses for each lectures are 80+ classes with a general approach for EC/EE/IN and also syllabus is covered for GATE/ESE/PSUs. My only aim is GATE so it is very time consuming and I am planning to focus only on a few subjects but it will take forever to follow the Unacademy Courses.
Should I just follow YT Material and practice questions and test series on Unacademy?
This will save me a lot of time and content on YT is more GATE oriented.
Any suggestions?

1 Comment
2024/12/04
05:45 UTC

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EE or CmpE for FPGA

For FPGA positions, is it better to have an EE degree or Computer Engineering degree? Is FPGA work more related to computer engineering or electrical engineering?

5 Comments
2024/12/04
04:30 UTC

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2 Meta Internship interviews for different roles

So I got selected weeks ago for 2 different screening interviews for Meta (ASIC intern roles), and I dont know, if I get through both of them, do I need to choose one for the onsite or can I have 2 onsites? Also, is there a cooldown for Meta internships?

I'm doing a MS in CE.

12 Comments
2024/12/04
01:59 UTC

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Tips on getting a VLSI internship with fab experience?

Hi All,

I am currently pursuing my master's in ECE and I would like your advice on how to increase my chances in finding a summer internship or co-op for next Fall.

I studied ChemE and have 5 years of industry experience in fab (etch in FeOL), currently looking to transition my career to VLSI/design in general with the graduate degree in ECE, but I recognize that I have very limited relevant experience in order to secure an internship in this field.

I will be taking solid state devices course in the spring, and then MOS VLSI design course next fall. Prior to these, I'm planning to take a coursera course to get familiarized with HDL. I have very little confidence at this point since I haven't had any experience in VLSI.

A few questions I have:

- Is there any way that my fab experience can be relevant to VLSI?

- Anything else I can self-learn to build a strong resume?

- What qualifications do interns in VLSI usually hold?

- Other career suggestions if you think my plan is absurd?

Thank you!

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2024/12/03
21:26 UTC

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Urgent: need to make a critical decision by 11:00 AM today

I'm an undergraduate just completed my 7th semester from an average IIIT, today I got an offer of 5 LPA from a company for the hardware role, it has good work culture and growth environment and its work location is Chennai which is far from my native.

My current cpga is almost 9 out of 10 and I have decent knowledge also interest to work in hardware role but I'm a fresher and don't have any experience in hardware or any other role.

In the dileme to take it or reject the offer.

My reason for dilema: The number of companies coming to my college for the drive on hardware are very few. So I'm not sure how many will come in the last semester that are of hardware role (which I'm interested in) and my current state of mind is that 5 LPA is not good enough considering the amount of effort and time I put in so I'm almost at the edge of thought to reject the offer.

Is 5LPA really a decent offer for hardware? Help me avoid making a bad decision.

Thankyou.

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2024/12/03
20:19 UTC

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How to improve Resume for Hardware/Embedded Internships?

Anonymized Resume

For context, I am targeting digital hardware or embedded internships. I am also applying for ECE technical sales internships which sound really fun, but such openings are rare to find.

For more context, I am USA-based, and all of my experience has been unpaid or for academic credit except for my undergraduate teaching assistant role. Also, none of these roles have been completely full-time, if it matters.

I’ve had my resume reviewed by TI employers at a TI-sponsored event at my school, and they said it looked good, but I‘ve had no luck getting an interview from them or any company, except 1, which I’m still waiting to hear back from.

I’ve applied to many many internships, so what can I do to improve my resume?

8 Comments
2024/12/03
17:38 UTC

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