Phoenix

“Opportunities? They are all around us. There is power lying latent everywhere waiting for the observant eye to discover it.” Phoenix has always lived, exploring everyone's imaginations and singularities and abilities of its members and has surely enhanced them in the best possible ways. With the same animating force, we are ready to witness the ignition turning into the flame incubating talented individuals. Here we are presenting before you the official video of the RECRUITMENT DRIVE 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐓 of Team Phoenix 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 : ROUND 1: Written Round ROUND 2: 2nd and 3rd year PI Round ROUND 3: 4th year PI Round 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 So gear up first year and pace yourself with this enthralling journey. It's time to showcase your skills, fuel your passion and brace yourself up with dexterity. The wait is over! All the best!

“If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade.” Team Phoenix is here with its most awaiting Workshop ROBOVERSE'20 on MANUAL BOTS and MICROCOMPUTERS. Build your path through curiosity and diligence and seize the occasion. Here we are presenting before you, the teaser video of the most prominent event of the year by team phoenix. For more updates stay tuned.

Whenever you splash holi colors on somebody, You give them a promise of being truthful towards them always, maintaining a life long brotherhood with them and showering them with all the possible love. Team Phoenix wishes you and your family a wonderful and happy holi. Let the colors of Holi spread the message of peace and happiness.

After a long wait, here comes the Founders Day Board of TEAM PHOENIX. The theme of the board is based on "Home Automation", which is a appreciable success of science to ease the daily life chores. Technology through automation is one of the most disruptive innovation. Automation provides us with wondrous increase in production and information. When it comes to synchronizing homes to the technology lifestyle, the sky’s the limit. The board is activated by a specific application that can be installed in mobile using QR Code. Here is a glimpse of the working of the Board!!

:: THE CIRCUIT SCRIBE :: There has never been an invention like this in the history of electronics. Ever since the first electrical circuit, electric engineers used paper and pencil to draw up schematics for electronic circuits and then built them. But now, with the help of the Circuit Scribe, this may all change. The circuit scribe is a project that was funded by public donation, to create a pen that can actually draw working electrical circuits. This remarkable pen uses silver ink that actually keeps conducting the electrical circuit even after the ink has dried up. So with nothing but a battery, a paper clip and light - you can already built a working lamp just using the pen. No shaking, no smell, no waiting for ink to dry. Circuit Scribe draws smooth lines and allows you to create functioning circuits instantly. This will not only be an amazing work tool, but also an excellent way to educate children about basic electronics and electrical currents, so that they understand a bit more about how the objects around them actually work. To this day, this project has raised over thrice the needed amount for development, and is gaining popularity. INFORMATION COURTESY: REWATI RAMAN SINGH (E.C.E. 2nd year)

::BEAM OF INVISIBILITY:: The new study's researchers, from the Technical University of Vienna, have developed a strategy to render an object invisible — using a beam of invisibility. A light wave can enter and exit the object, but will never pass through the medium on a straight line, instead, it is scattered into all possible directions. The concept involves shining a beam, such as a laser, onto a material from above to pump it full of energy. This can alter the material's properties, making it transparent to other wavelengths of light coming in from the side. To achieve this, a beam with exactly the right pattern has to be projected onto the material from above. The pattern that is projected onto an object to render it invisible must correspond perfectly to the inner irregularities of that item that usually scatters light, the researchers said. However, considerable work is still required to get this from the stage of fundamental research to practical applications. INFORMATION COURTESY: SHUBHANGI AGARWAL (E.C.E. 2nd year)

:: MEDIPIX :: Medipix is a family of read-out chips for particle imaging and detection developed by the Medipix Collaborations. The concept of Medipix is that it works like a camera, detecting and counting each individual particle hitting the pixels when its electronic shutter is open. This enables high-resolution, high-contrast, noise hit free images – making it unique for imaging applications. Hybrid pixel detector technology was initially developed to address the needs of particle tracking at the CERN LHC. To further take it into new scientific fields the Medipix2 Collaboration was started in 1999, the Medipix3 collaboration in 2005 and finally the Medipix4 collaboration in 2016. The Medipix chips that implement on-pixel single photon counting provide many advantages for use in many fields like in X-ray, computed tomography (CT), in prototype systems for digital mammography, in CT imagers for mammography and for beta and gamma autoradiography of biological samples. Moreover, with the Medipix3 chip, the images are no longer black and white - they have colours to indicate different energy levels of the photons. The colour X-ray imaging technique produces clearer and more accurate pictures that should help doctors give their patients more accurate diagnoses. INFORMATION COURTESY : SRISHTI SAHU (E.I. 3rd year)

:: E - WHISKERS :: Scientists have created 'e-whiskers', that mimic the sensitive abilities of their natural counterparts, to help create future robotics and prosthetics. These e-whiskers or hair-like structures can pave the way for engineering electronic human-like skin for robots and prosthetics. These long, sticky hairs are actually the touch receptors you see on your pet send vital information about the surroundings to the brain and help the animals make sense of their environment. Researchers from University of Texas used shape-memory polymers to create artificial, electronic versions named as e-whiskers, which mimic the properties of the real thing. These structures are a significant advancement toward engineering electronic human skin. Seals use long whiskers for very complex sensing. The fish disturbs the water, the water disturbs the whiskers of the seal, and that gives it information about where the fish is. It is the 3D structure of the whiskers that enables these advanced functionalities. Outlines of the e-whiskers are cut out from a flat sheet of shape-memory polymer, which is rigid at room temperature but becomes flexible when heated. A flexible strain sensor is patterned on top of each whisker, which has about the same diameter as a human hair and remains attached to the sheet. Once these e-whiskers are assembled, disturbances induced changes in the resistance of the strain sensor allows for the precise tracking of each e-whisker position. According to the researchers, robotics and prosthetics could be two of the biggest applications for the e-whiskers. INFORMATION COURTESY : MIMANSHU MAHESHWARI (E.C.E. - 3rd year)

Transformation gives route to success, And success is rooted by self belief, hard work and allegiance. This video is a bid for all the tech savvy knights. Let's take you to a space venture of radicalism, thrill and furor. Enjoy the first glimpse of our prime !

::BLOCKCHAIN:: Blockchain is a list of records, called blocks which are linked and secured using cryptography. A blockchain is a decentralized, distributed and public digital ledger that is used to record transactions across many computers so that the record cannot be altered retroactively without the alteration of all subsequent blocks and the collusion of the network. Each block typically contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp and transaction data. Thus, it is an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way. The use of Bitcoin and the revitalization of peer-to-peer computing have been essential for the adoption of blockchain technology in a broader sense. By storing data across its network, the blockchain eliminates the risks that come with data being held centrally. The decentralized blockchain may use ad-hoc message passing and distributed networking. Its network lacks centralized points of vulnerability that computer crackers can exploit likewise. So it will take around 16 to 17 normal computers to hack a blockchain which is not easily possible for any hacker. So this technology is safer. Blockchains can be used in various security protocols because of its unhackable property. Currently blockchain is used as a distributed ledger for cryptocurrencies mostly known as bitcoin. INFORMATION COURTESY: ANADI MISHRA (E.C.E - 1st year)

ROBOVERSE 2K18😎😎

:: NO- DRIVING EXPERIENCE:: Veteran automaker General Motors have asked federal transportation authorities to allow changes in existing safety regulations so they could field an autonomous version of their Chevy Bolt, now called the Cruise AV, by 2019. The reason for the Safety Petition? Well, if you’ve seen the Cruise AV, it’s not similar to other driverless cars currently around. This one really doesn’t want you to drive it. The Cruise AV doesn’t have any steering wheel and pedals. In light of this unusual design, GM has filed the Safety Petition to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on January 11, to allow for 16 changes to existing traffic safety rules, including having an airbag in place of where the steering should be. Autonomous car manufacturers have been rather busy the past year with numerous tests of their driverless technologies. GM is among them, having received approval from New York state officials, as well as a public demonstration of the Cruise AV back on November 2017. GM, which is the first company to mass produce autonomous vehicles, presumably in preparation for a 2019 test of their driverless fleet, has also been testing a ride-sharing app for their driverless cars. INFORMATION COURTSEY- SRIJAN SRIVASTAVA ( E.C.E 2nd YEAR )

:: eSight 3 :: In a world of Internet-connected coffeemakers and juicers and whatnot, it’s nice to find a gadget aiming to solve problems of a higher order. The eSight is an over-eye visor that helps legally blind people navigate via a combined high-definition camera and video display. Showing a live feed on a pair of OLED displays, the lightweight, hands-free device does everything from reading to providing directions. The eSight houses a high speed, high definition camera that captures everything the user is looking at. The eSight’s algorithms enhance the video feed and display it on two OLED screens in front of the user’s eyes. Full color video images are seen clearly by the eSight user with unprecedented visual clarity and virtually no lag. Due to all these features, the eSight is a truly augmented reality headset. INFORMATION COURTSEY- SRISHTI SAHU(E.I 2nd YEAR)

:: PROJECT ARA :: Project Ara was a modular smartphone project under development by Google. Under its original design, Project Ara was supposed to consist of hardware modules providing common smartphone parts, such as processors, displays, batteries, and cameras, as well as modules providing more specialized components, and "frames" that these modules were to be attached to. This design would allow a device to be upgraded over time with new capabilities and upgraded without requiring the purchase of an entire new device, providing a longer lifecycle for the device and potentially reducing electronic wastes. Slide any Ara module into any slot and it just works ! Powering this simplicity is Greybus, a new bit of software deep in the Android stack. It supports instantaneous connections, power efficiency and data-transfer rates of up to 11.9 Gbps. The Ara frame is built with durable latches and connectors to keep modules secured. Ara modules are designed around standards, allowing them to work with new generations of frames and new form factors. The Ara contains all the functionality of a smartphone plus six flexible slots for easy swapping. Ara modules fit neatly into the frame, allowing for upgrades, innovation and style. INFORMATION COURTESY: EKTA SRIVASTAVA (E.C.E. 2nd year)

RFID SENSOR BOARD

The wait is over!! Here comes the Founders day board of TEAM PHOENIX. The board is themed on an electronic development board and is operated with the help of RFID sensor. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. The tags contain electronically stored information. These tags are electronically stored on cards possessed by members of TEAM PHOENIX. When a member scans his/her RFID CARD then the board is activated and timeline starts to rotate. This timeline depicts all the events conducted by TEAM PHOENIX in past years. Media Courtesy: Ansh Bansal (ECE 3rd Yr.)

:: Doherty Power Amplifier :: A major change in amplifier design, which has in 5 years become the standard in base station amplifiers, is the Doherty architecture. The Doherty power amplifier is a form of class B amplifier that is used for RF power amplifiers where RF signals need to be amplified in a linear fashion while maintaining a good level of efficiency. The Doherty amplifier configuration achieves this by having two amplifier sections, one that caters for the lower amplitude signal situations, and second that is additionally brought in to provide the capability to meet the higher level conditions without running into compression. When operating in a linear mode, the output device must always be in conduction, with the output voltage rising and falling between the two limits. Invented by W.H. Doherty of Bell Labs in 1936, this architecture delivers very high power-added efficiency with input signals of high PARs. In fact, when properly designed, a Doherty amplifier can produce increases in efficiency of 11% to 14%. The major advantages of the Doherty amplifier is that its technology is not as complicated as envelope tracking which also improves RF amplifier efficiency. Its main application is as Multiband Doherty Amplifiers for Wireless. In novel 4G/5G cellular communication systems, it is required that the radio transmitter in general and power amplifier as its key part in particular operates with high efficiency over wide frequency ranges to provide multiband and multistandard operation. INFORMATION COURTESY: YASHASWI DAS (E.C.E 2nd year)

::U841 DRONE:: The UDI U841 is a micro quadcopter that has a diagonal rotor size of 100mm and comes with a few unique features that sets it apart from other quads in the same class. It is a power-hungry drone and although it comes with a 3.7V 450mAh battery, it's average flight time is a little over 7 minutes without any payload. It comes with a set of propeller guards that double as wheels, giving the U841 some unique features such as the ability to “climb” walls and ceilings as well as roll on the ground like a small RC car. Specifications:- Size: 100mm (diagonal) Weight 64g (with battery, micro SD card and standard prop guards) Battery: 3.7V 450mAh Li-Po Dimensions: 176.5 x 140 x 60.5 mm Control range: Up to 30m Control frequency: 2.4GHz Maximum memory card support: 64GB Video recording modes: HD 1280 x 720pb Max bitrate of video storage: 30 Mbps Supported file formats: FAT32, Photo: JPEG Thus, whether you’re flying just for fun or whether you’re using it as a trainer drone — the U841 won’t disappoint. It’s also a drone that can operate fairly well in tight spaces thanks to its size and control precision. INFORMATION COURTESY: SHRUTI SINGH (E.C.E. 2nd year)

::TECH TATS:: If you haven’t heard already, the future of wearables is going to get under your skin – literally. Implantable technology trackers may still be a distant future, but Chaotic Moon is presenting an interim option in the form of Tech Tats. These removable biosensor wearables put complicated circuitry into the form of a temporary tattoo. The Tech Tat circuitry is extremely thin, but it is basically laying a circuit board full of chips and sensors on your skin. Still, Tech Tats stick out less than a lot of popular wearable gadgets and fitness trackers. Tech Tats feature an ATiny85 microcontroller that serves as the brains connecting any sensors implanted in the tattoo’s circuitry. Current prototypes already include temperature sensors and ambient light sensors. In the world of health and medicine, a Tech Tat could transmit data to an app on your mobile device over a Bluetooth Low Energy connection. Professional settings like hospitals and doctors’ offices could use Tech Tats to triage patients and get faster diagnostics. INFORMATION COURTESY : LUCKY DIXIT (E.C.E 3rd YEAR)

SPACE MOUSE

*The space mouse is a peripheral tool for controlling three-dimensional objects created by computer programmers. *This tool represents part of the vanguard of a class of three-dimensional mouse products that allow users to use more natural movements in manipulating three-dimensional objects on the screen. *A three-dimensional mouse has its own system of controls and its own signals that need to be interpreted by an operating system or application. *Although makers of these devices point out that they can theoretically be used with any application,the specific interface b/w the space mouse and Os or application needs to be supported by a driver or other facilitating resource. *While CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software and three-dimensional tools often support the space mouse and other three-dimensional mouse models ,other software and some Os do not support these tools. *The basic controls of the space mouse enable certain kinds of movement and manipulations. A simple twist left and right, or push up and down,will correspond to the given direction on the screen. A zoom feature and a tilt feature are also included. Some other features- #WIRELESS FREEDOM-For the first time 3-D connections 6 degrees of freedom sensor is combined with 3D connection 2.4 Ghz wireless technology and a rechargeable battery to deliver the reliability of a wired device,without the clutter of cords. #FLEXIBLE RECHARGING-You will never have to cope without space mouse wireless thanks ro its impressively long battery life of up to one month and corded or un-corded operation. #STYLISH DESIGN -Everything about space mouse wireless says attention to detail, from its small footprint and brushed steel base to its two conveniently positioned buttons. #EASY TO USE- Each space mouse wireless button open its own radial menu providing convenient mouse-click access to four application commands. Information Courtesy : Neha Saini (E.C.E. IInd Yr.)

FUZE

BrilliantTS has just launched its latest product – Fuze Card. Fuze Card is the world’s thinnest all-in-one smartcard that incorporates all of the cards in your wallet into a single secure smartcard. Fully funded on Indiegogo in just 2 hours, Fuze Card is compatible with Mag-strip/NFC/EMV/Bluetooth and works with iPhone and Android phones. With Fuze, all of your credit, debit, membership, and loyalty cards can be combined into one. At a sleek 0.03 inches thick, Fuze can replace your entire wallet, holding information on up to 30 cards in one encrypted chip. With a flexible display, a 30-day rechargeable battery, and advanced security features, Fuze offers consumers both convenience and peace of mind. Media Courtesy : Lucky Dixit E.C.E.( II yr.)